Chinese Cizhou Glazed Storage Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
pickles in a Qing-dynasty kitchen. Shaped by hand, the large jar has an elegant, tapered form and is
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese Jars Antique
Stoneware
Chinese Cizhou Glazed Storage Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
pickles in a Qing-dynasty kitchen. Shaped by hand, the large jar has an elegant, tapered form and is
Stoneware
Chinese Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
made from rice and other grains. Shaped by hand in Jincheng, Shanxi, the large jar has an elegant
Stoneware
Chinese Neolithic Painted Ovoid Pottery Jar, Machang Period #10
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in
Pottery
Chinese Neolithic Painted Ovoid Pottery Jar, Machang Period #7
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in
Pottery
Chinese Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Period #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in
Pottery
Circa 1890-1912 Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Covered Jar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1890-1912 Cloisonné covered jar, Chinese, Qing dynasty. Richly colored burnt red ground with
Ceramic
Pair of Ginger Jars with Phoenixes, China, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large pair of baluster-shaped ginger jars in polychrome porcelain from the Famille Rose. With rich
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
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Ceramic Rice Wine Jar - With Cover
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A large 19th-century Chinese rice wine jar From Shanxi Province - circa 1890. Displaying a graceful
Ceramic
Classic Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Lidded Wedding Jars
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless blue and white antique Chinese lidded wedding jars that make elegant accessories.
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
Porcelain
Pair Large Chinese Export Blue & White Temple Jars Hand Painted 1870
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of large Chinese Export porcelain blue and white temple jars stands out for its assured
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars with Lids - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jars with Foo Dog Finials. Jars feature dragon motifs
Porcelain
$264Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand painted Porcelain Ginger Jar - a pair
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of Chinese export porcelain ginger jars decorated in the famille rose palette. They
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Black Drip Glaze Vinegar Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked inside and out with a glossy black glaze, this antique Chinese pickling pot was originally
Earthenware
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lidded Jar in the Qing Style
Located in Wichita, KS
A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar featuring traditional phoenix and peony decoration with
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Lidded Jars or Urns
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded ginger jars hand crafted and
Porcelain
Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus & Birds' Jar/Vase & Cover Earlier Qing Dynasty
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Blue & White 'Prunus' Jar/Vase & Cover Early Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) This impressive
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Peacock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant mid-19th century Chinese porcelain ginger jar, finely painted in cobalt blue under a
Enamel
An Early 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Canton Temple Jar
Located in London, GB
China, circa 1820 An early nineteenth century Chinese porcelain Canton temple jar of large scale
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Jars With Cranes- A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Baluster Chinese Baluster Jars With Cranes. Jars feature rich
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Export Urn Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally a covered Chinese jar converted to lamp with very fine French dore bronze mounts
Bronze
$600Sale Price|40% Off
A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Impressed
Stoneware
Large Antique Ming Dynasty, China Russet Glazed Ovoid Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Ovoid Jar from Ming Dynasty, China. Large jar with textures and a russet glaze (brown). Top
Ceramic
Fabulous pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jars, Early 1800s
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an exquisite duo of antique ginger jars, dating back to the year 1810. These captivating
Porcelain
Pair of early 20th century, circa 1920 Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of Chinese porcelain lidded jars with hand-painted decoration of a village.
Porcelain, Paint
$1,369Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Of Antique Decorative Spice Jars, Chinese, Celadon, Ceramic Pot, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative spice jars. A Chinese, celadon ceramic pot, dating to the late
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Powder-Blue Gilt-Decorated Jars, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Each gold painted with a composite floral patterns. Measure: Height 43 cm.
Porcelain
$1,030Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Decorative Spice Jars, Chinese, Cloisonné, Baluster Urn circa 1900, Pair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative spice jars. A Chinese, cloisonné baluster urn, dating to the
Brass
Antique Ming Dynasty, China Black Glaze Bamboo Shaven Jar with Russet Neck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Bamboo Shaven Jar with Russet Neck Ming Dynasty China Black Glaze Hand Made Ceramic
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Green, 18th/19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Bencharong or Bencharong Style Jar in green, red and pink. When
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Black, 18/19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese Porcelain Bencharong Jar, also with black enamel. When Bencharong (Benjarong) is
Porcelain
Early 20th C. Pair of Chinese Qianlong Style Porcelain Jars w/ Dragon Motifs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of Chinese Qianlong style porcelain jars showcases the vibrant color palette and
Porcelain
Near Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jars with Peaches, Roses and Bats
Located in Yonkers, NY
This near pair of antique Chinese porcelain ginger jars features an exuberant famille rose palette
Porcelain
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Chinese High Glaze Black Pottery Temple Jar C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Antique Chinese High Glaze Black Pottery Temple Jar C1930 Measures- 17.5"H x 8.5"W x 8.5"D
Pottery
Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Covered Jars, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
The broad central band molded and painted with lotus flowers and scrolled foliage on an orange ground, the lower and upper registers with butterfly and floral decoration.
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Phoenix Bird Celadon Green Porcelain Covered Ginger Jar - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Qing Chinese Phoenix Bird Cobalt Blue and Celadon Green Porcelain Covered Ginger Jars - a
Porcelain
Ming Dynasty, China Antique Tall Bamboo Shaven Jar in Brown Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Bamboo Shaven Jar Ming Dynasty, China Brown Glaze Hand Made Antique
Ceramic
$2,583Sale Price|30% Off
Kangxi Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Jar w/ One Hundred Treasures Motif, c 1750
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely Kangxi Chinese porcelain ginger jar with hand-painted, blue overglaze decoration with
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Blue/White Temple Jars from Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty
Located in Houston, TX
This pair is very old from the Ching Wang Shu XIX Dynasty And the color is exquisite. They are in good condition with only A few flea bite tiny chips on the under side of the lids...
Porphyry
$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Pretty pair of early 20th century Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars. Featuring floral
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Powder-Blue Gilt-Decorated Jars, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Each painted with a composite floral patterns. Hight 43 cm.
$3,200
Neolithic Jar on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and
Terracotta
$6,400 / set
Pair Porcelain Covered Tea Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese porcelain, glazed tea jars with patinated metal covers and locks, 1 key.
Metal
Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this striking vintage Asian glazed ceramic jar, featuring a bold turquoise
Ceramic
Han Dynasty Glazed Hill Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Han earthenware celedon glazed hill jar The hill jar represents the five sacred mountains which is
Pottery
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Miniature Cabinet Sized Ginger Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique-cabinet sized Chinese porcelain ginger jar. With a creamy blue-white ground and
Porcelain
$154Sale Price / item|30% Off
Vintage Decorative Pottery Fish Jar with Dark Green Glaze
Located in Pomona, CA
This striking vintage deep green glazed ceramic jar from China has beautiful traditional pattern
Ceramic
Orange & Brown Antique Jar with Green Drips
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period green glaze jar from the 19th century with dripping effects and
Ceramic
$1,057 / set
Pair Of Decorative Green Ginger Cloisonné Jars
Located in Kastrup, DK
without). In perfect original condition. Late Qing period, early 1900s, China
Brass
Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China
Located in New York, NY
Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China. A Glaced Ming Urn from China. Made during the Ming Period 1368
Pottery
A Pair of Famille Rose Lidded Jars, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of small Chinese famille rose porcelain lidded jars, late 19th century. 5 ¼ inches wide by
Porcelain
$14,500 / set
Large Pair of Richly Colored Porcelain Covered Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of richly colored, hand-painted porcelain covered jars featuring chrysanthemums
Porcelain, Paint
$1,008
Chinese rice barrel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rice barrel with lid. Decorated with cartouches with flowers and butterflies. China, early 19th
Wood
Antique Chinese Ming Porcelain China Water Pot Landscape, Early 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice water pot/jar for the Japanese market, Late Ming dynasty Kosometsuke. With matching
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Kamcheng Tureen China Bencharong, 18/19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 18th century
Porcelain
Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Plates China Porcelain Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
matching storage box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period
Porcelain

Chinese ginger jars were originally made as utilitarian vessels used to store various herbs and spices. Today, they are almost exclusively decorative objects.

Chinese ginger jars are defined by their round, compact shape, wide mouth, short neck, and fitted cover.

A Chinese ginger jar should be fairly compact in size, with a rounded, globular or ovoid body, high shoulders, a wide circular mouth, short neck, and a fitted cover.

The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.