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What is the difference between a ginger jar and a temple jar?

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What is the difference between a ginger jar and a temple jar?
A ginger jar is a typically round jar that widens toward the top, or ‘shoulders’ of the jar. The narrower mouth is topped by a smooth domed lid. A temple jar features a handle or knob on the top of the lid. The jar itself is more curved as well. On 1stDibs, find a selection of ginger jars and temple jars.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Ginger Jar Lids on 1stDibs
Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Ginger Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1940’s Chinese cloisonné lidded ginger jar in jade and taupe. Jade green colored foliage and a
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Maroon and Umber Lidded Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese porcelain lidded ginger jar in a finish that shifts within a range of umber, red and maroon
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Turquoise Enamel Hand Painted Porcelain Ovoid Lidded Ginger Jar
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vibrant vintage Chinese hand-painted, ovoid form porcelain lidded ginger jar, circa 1960-70s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Qianlong Porcelain Lidded Dragon Vases Urns Pottery Ginger Jars
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Chinese Qianlong style porcelain ginger jars Large pair standing in at almost four feet tall Impressive
Category

Vintage 1980s Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Lidded Ginger Jars Vases
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Chinese Kangxi style handmade ceramic lidded ginger jars hand painted in
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Off-White and Blue Vine Lidded Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Queens, NY
"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) lidded porcelain ginger jar with a dark blue vine and floral
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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