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Cinnabar Ginger Jar

Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Ginger Jar & Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar ginger jar & stand Exquisite high relief carved continuous landscape
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Hardwood, Lacquer

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Crystal, Other

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Antique Chinese Cinnabar Dragon Vase, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Wall Hanging Panel, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
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The Education of Achilles by Auguste-Clément Chrétien
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Guaynabo, PR
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By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
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Located in San Diego, CA
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19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
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Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer and Enameled Bowl Deer and Chrysanthemum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Pair of Cinnabar Red Ginger Jars Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Cinnabar Red Ginger Jar Table Lamps. A great pair of Cinnabar Red Ginger Jar Table Lamps with
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Located in Dublin, Ireland
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Marbro Cinnabar Chrysanthemum Porcelain Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Chinese Cinnabar and Cloisonné Lidded Jars
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Questions About Cinnabar Ginger Jar
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ginger jars are blue and white patterned jars that were once used for transporting spices in Ancient China. Today, they serve decorative purposes in homes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A ginger jar lamp pairs a lovely lampshade with an ornate Chinese spice jar to create a visually appealing lamp. The lampshades can be neutral or colorful to create a beautiful effect. Find a collection of antique and vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The original purpose of a ginger jar was to transport herbs and spices. It was European traders who gave the highly decorative containers their name. Today, people use ginger jars as decorations. Find a selection of ginger jars on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ginger jar is a typically round jar that widens toward the top, or ‘shoulders’ of the jar. The narrower mouth is topped by a smooth domed lid. A temple jar features a handle or knob on the top of the lid. The jar itself is more curved as well. On 1stDibs, find a selection of ginger jars and temple jars.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

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

  • Lotus Gallery
    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.

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