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Why is it called a ginger jar?
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With a similar shape to the baluster jar, Chinese porcelain ginger jars have a rounded form, with broad shoulders tapering to the base and a narrowed neck topped by a domed lid. The unusual name comes from the export market, wherein salt and spices such as ground ginger travelled West in lidded storage vessels.
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
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Chinese Famille Verte Cabbage Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical Chinese ginger jar is decorated with famille verte enamels for an allover design of
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Peacocks & Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this oval ginger jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Enameled Ginger Jar with Children at Play, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
depicts a popular theme in Chinese decorative arts, conveying a wish for many successful sons. The jar is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Chinese Shizi Hong Ginger Jars
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich, monochrome red glaze coats this ginger jar shaped contemporary vase, drawing attention to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Chinese Blue and White Scholars' Scene Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Working within the time-honored tradition of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, this lidded ginger
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500
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Chinese Two Drawer Kang Chest, c. 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Elm
Chinese Miao Bamboo Tea Container, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite wooden bucket is an early 20th century Chinese tea canister attributed to the Miao people of southern China. The antique vessel is carved from bamboo with ridged sides an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
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Iron
Low Tibetan Painted Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this small painted cabinet is a lovely example of Tibetan folk artistry. The low chest has an overhung top and inset paneled sides, each carved with c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Pine
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
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Ceramic
Chinese Lattice Window Panel with Rose Mirrors, c. 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Pine, Mirror
Chinese Crackle Celadon Candle Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
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Ceramic
