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What were temple jars used for?
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Traditionally, temple jars were used as receptacles for storing the ashes of dead relatives in Buddhist temples. Today, most people use them as decorative objects in their homes. Find a range of temple jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Antique Ginger Jars on 1stDibs
19th Century Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful set of Chinese ginger jars
18th century or earlier.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$7,344 / set
Pair of Large Cloisonne Ginger Jars
Located in Toledo, OH
Matched pair of large Cloisonne ginger jars with lids in a colorful pattern on a black background
Category
Early 20th Century Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$2,700 / set
French Victorian Porcelain Ginger Jar with Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian small ginger jar with a portrait and green trim
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Jars
Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Ginger Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Ginger Jar. Jar features a finely hand-painted figural scene in rich
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Covered Ginger Jars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese cinnabar covered ginger jars
decorated with carved figural landscapes
Late Qing
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Crystal, Other
$4,800 / set
Japanese Miniature Hand Painted Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted Japanese porcelain miniature ginger jar with handled top.
Old Japan motifs of a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Jars
Materials
Porcelain
