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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 Blue and White Eternity Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional shape for jars used to hold Chinese tea leaves or herbal medicines.
The sides are brushed with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$248 / item
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$1,280 / set
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Blue & White Floral Plate, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
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Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage Chinese Ridged Wine Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This large ceramic jar is a vintage Chinese wine vessel from the early 20th century, originally used for aging wine and spirits made from rice, barley or other grains. Rich with char...
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Set of Four Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman, c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Buddhist White Marble Relief Stele
Located in Chicago, IL
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
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