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What are ginger jars?
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Ginger jars are blue and white patterned jars that were once used for transporting spices in Ancient China. Today, they serve decorative purposes in homes.
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Moorcroft Pottery Queens Choice Large Ginger Jar 769/8, Emma Bossons, circa 2000
By William Moorcroft
Located in Banner Elk, NC
First quality 8" Moorcroft Pottery in Queens Choice large ginger jar, 769/8 by Emma Bosson, circa
Category
Early 2000s English Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Green Ginger Jar Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French porcelain table lamps in the form of large ginger jars.
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Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Brass Ginger Jar Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of large ginger jar lamps in antiqued brass finish. 17" diameter by 26" high top of the socket
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Basketweave Wicker Paper Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large ginger jar shaped table lamp features full veneer of woven paper wicker. Brass socket and
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Large Covered Jar
Located in New York, NY
Chinese famille jaune ceramic porcelain covered large ginger jar hand-painted with court scenes of
Category
Antique 18th Century Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
