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A vibrant vintage Chinese export porcelain lidded storage jar (styled as a ginger jar or tea caddy) meticulously decorated in …
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A vibrant vintage Chinese export porcelain lidded storage jar (styled as a ginger jar or tea caddy) meticulously decorated in Macau during the mid-to-late 20th century. While it beautifully emulates older Japanese and Chinese brocade-style ceramics, the base carries the definitive Macau-style factory hallmarks: an overglaze iron-red square faux-reign seal flanked by a stamped orange inspection triangle.
The jar features an all-over, densely painted cobalt blue ground covered in a golden scrolling Karakusa (vine) pattern. The front and lid showcase scalloped white windows intricately hand-painted with a traditional Kacho-ga (bird and flower) scene featuring songbirds perched among blooming spring peonies. This serves as a wonderfully decorative, highly colorful piece of mid-century Chinoiserie export history
Dimensions:
5.25" x 6.25" (D x H)
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- Dimensions
- 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 6.25ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Macao
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good Overall; Some stains/discoloration, small hairline at rim Good Overall; Some stains/discoloration, small hairline at rim less
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