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Pair of Vintage Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids | Chinoiserie Lotus & Bird Motif | Hand-Painted …
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Pair of Vintage Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids | Chinoiserie Lotus & Bird Motif | Hand-Painted Cobalt Decor
This elegant pair of vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars showcases classic Chinoiserie design, featuring hand-painted cobalt blue decoration on a luminous white porcelain ground. Each jar is adorned with naturalistic motifs of lotus flowers, water lilies, and birds, often interpreted as kingfishers—traditional symbols of harmony and prosperity in Chinese art.
These lidded vessels display the iconic rounded, melon-form body with a fitted lid topped by a sculptural knob or tiara finial, a timeless silhouette that has been admired for centuries. The soft blue-and-white palette makes them a versatile decorative accent.
Historically known in China as “guan” jars, these vessels originated during the Tang Dynasty and were used to store spices, herbs, oils, and ginger—hence the Western name “ginger jar.” Over time, they became highly sought-after decorative objects in Europe and the West, inspiring the Chinoiserie aesthetic, a Western interpretation of traditional East Asian artistry.
Today, blue and white ginger jars are prized as decorative accents, centerpieces, mantel décor, shelf styling pieces, or statement vases, and are especially popular among collectors of Chinese porcelain and blue-and-white ceramics.
Details & Features
• Origin: China
• Material: Porcelain
• Style: Chinoiserie / Traditional Chinese
• Design: Hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze on white porcelain
• Motifs: Lotus flowers, water lilies, foliage, and birds (kingfisher)
• Form: Rounded / melon-shaped body with fitted lid and finial
• Quantity: Set of two (sold as a pair)
• Use: Ginger jars, decorative urns, shelf or tabletop décor
A timeless and sophisticated pair of vintage Chinese ginger jars, perfect for enhancing a blue-and-white porcelain collection, traditional interiors, or global-inspired décor.
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 10.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful condition consistent with age and use Beautiful condition consistent with age and use less
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