What were Chinese ginger jars used for?

Chinese ginger jars were originally made as utilitarian vessels used to store various herbs and spices.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

What are the defining factors of a Chinese ginger jar?

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

What does a Chinese ginger jar look like?

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.

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Chinese Han Dynasty: Jar with Mountain Lid

Located in Irvine, CA

This is a beautiful ceramic vase with a mountain shaped lid circa 206 BC-220 AD during China's Han

15th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Han Dynasty: Jar with Mountain Lid, Circa 206 BC-220 AD

H 21 in W 12 in

Blue and White Mountain Village Lantern Jar

Located in Carson, CA

Blue and white mountain village lantern jar The special antique process makes it looks like a

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Mountain Village Lantern Jar

H 15 in Dm 12 in

Large Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar with Mountain Landscape

Located in Chicago, IL

Tea drinking has been an important part of Chinese culture for at least a thousand years. Emulating

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar with Mountain Landscape

H 21 in Dm 14.5 in

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Chinese Mountain Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese mountain jar available at 1stDibs. A Chinese mountain jar — often made from ceramic, porcelain and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Chinese mountain jar, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese mountain jar, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Onda Yaki and Phaidon each produced at least one beautiful Chinese mountain jar that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Mountain Jar?

A Chinese mountain jar can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,300, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $27,500.

Questions About Chinese Mountain Jar

What were Chinese ginger jars used for?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Chinese ginger jars were originally made as utilitarian vessels used to store various herbs and spices. Today, they are almost exclusively decorative objects.
What are the defining factors of a Chinese ginger jar?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Chinese ginger jars are defined by their round, compact shape, wide mouth, short neck, and fitted cover.
What does a Chinese ginger jar look like?
1 Answer
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
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.