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Ginger Jar Dragon

Tall Chinoiserie Blue and White Dragon Ginger Jar Urn
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinese blue and white covered urn features a dragon motif on front and back. Displayed on a
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Early 20th Century Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Fine Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Doucai Dragon Covered Ginger Jar Modern 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
We are delighted to showcase this exquisite Chinese porcelain covered ginger jar, a piece that
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamp with Dragon Motif by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful blue and white ginger jar style lamp by Frederick Cooper. The lamp has an Asian motif
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

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19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jars
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand painted Chinese porcelain ginger jars. Depicting a dragon and fish.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Clobbered Squat Jars, circa 1800
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Chinese "clobbered" small ginger jars enameled with gilding, red dragons, a figure with
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

English Chinoiserie Porcelain Green Dragon Ginger Jar by Sadler
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid-century English Chinoiserie Green Dragon Ginger Jar by Sadler, featuring a vibrant hand-painted
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Mid-20th Century British Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Celestial Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. This oval ginger jar is beautifully
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Black & Gilt Ginger Jar Table Lamps With Dragon Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant black and gilt Asian ginger jar form table lamps with solid brass turned feet bases. Sold
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Cloisonné Dragon Ginger Jars Urns Vessels on Carved Wood Stands
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning cloisonné dragon ginger jars with carved wooden stands..
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Urns

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Qing Blue & White Porcelain Dragon Ginger Jar Vase with Seal Mark
Located in Nottingham, GB
Late 19th century Chinese blue & white ginger jar, decorated with swirling dragon. From a private
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Antique Late 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Scale Chinese Export Style Ginger Jars with Dragons Brown Tones, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale Chinese Export style ginger jars With dancing dragons in neutral
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2010s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Dragon and Cloud Motif
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautiful Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar hand-painted with dragons and phoenix motif
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Nashville, TN
Antique Chinese blue and white ginger jars with lids. Painted with dragons in clouds amongst
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Chinese blue and white glazed porcelain ginger jars featuring a dragon motif
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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Fine Carved Porcelain Jars with Covers
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain ginger jars with fine carved dragon decorations. Circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Ceramics

Pair of Blue and White Lidded Temple / Ginger Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Adorn your space with timeless elegance! These exquisite Blue and White Temple/Ginger Jars feature
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Hand-Painted Dragon Ginger Jars
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large hand-painted Chinese export blue and white lidded Ginger jars decorated with dragon phoenix
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Pair of Large Hand-Painted Dragon Ginger Jars
Pair of Large Hand-Painted Dragon Ginger Jars
H 27.5 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Chinese Blue and White Dragon Ginger Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With its simple, round form and even white glaze, this early 20th century ginger jar is all about
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamps with Dragon Motif
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of blue and white porcelain temple or ginger jar lamps with a Chinese dragon motif, circa late
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Black and Gilt Ginger Jar Table Lamps with Dragon Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant black and gilt Asian ginger jar form table lamps with solid brass turned feet bases. Sold
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chinese Blue and White Dragon Covered Ginger Jar Urn Vase with Foo Dog
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinoiserie glazed blue and white covered porcelain jar with intricate paintings of dragons
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Dragon Ginger Jar Table Lamps Dragon Lamps Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lovely vintage ginger jar table lamps in blue and white with dragon motifs. These look to be from
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Located in Greenwich, CT
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Located in London, GB
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Ginger Jar Dragon For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ginger jar dragon available at 1stDibs. Each ginger jar dragon for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and brass. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage ginger jar dragon you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ginger jar dragon — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ginger jar dragon bearing Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ginger Jar Dragon?

Prices for a ginger jar dragon start at $338 and top out at $2,600 with the average selling for $1,045.
Questions About Ginger Jar Dragon
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.