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Vintage Rington's Tea Caddy, Blue Willow Ginger Jar, No Lid, England 1930, B86
Vintage Rington's Tea Caddy, Blue Willow Ginger Jar, No Lid, England 1930, B86

Vintage Rington's Tea Caddy, Blue Willow Ginger Jar, No Lid, England 1930, B86

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage Rington's tea caddy, blue Willow ginger jar, No Lid, England 1930, B86 England 1930 In excellent condition No chips or cracks Blue willow pattern with nice deep blue colour ...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Porcelain

Henriot Quimper-Style Faience Ginger Jar Lamp
Henriot Quimper-Style Faience Ginger Jar Lamp

Henriot Quimper-Style Faience Ginger Jar Lamp

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Henriot Quimper-style Faience Ginger Jar Lamp. A 19th century faience leaf and floral decorated lidded ginger jar in the style of Henriot Quimper French pottery, fitted as a lamp.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Located in Washington, DC

Elegant pair of Chinese ginger jars with lids. Hand-painted in the traditional figural and landscape motif.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Located in Washington, DC

Elegant pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars with lids. Expertly hand-painted in the traditional dragon motif.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Located in Washington, DC

Elegant pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars with lids. Expertly hand-painted with the traditional floral motif.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Located in Washington, DC

Elegant pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars with lids. Expertly hand-painted in the traditional floral motif.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars

Located in Washington, DC

Elegant pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars with lids. Expertly hand-painted with a scholar's objects motif.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Kangxi Blue White Prunus Blossom Style Large Ginger Jar, circa 1880
Kangxi Blue White Prunus Blossom Style Large Ginger Jar, circa 1880

Kangxi Blue White Prunus Blossom Style Large Ginger Jar, circa 1880

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful lidded ginger jar, 10 inches tall with the lid, 8.5 inches without and 8 inches wide.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamp Made from 1820s Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar
Table Lamp Made from 1820s Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar

Table Lamp Made from 1820s Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar

Located in Stamford, CT

Table lamp made from Chinese blue white ginger jar, the jar and lid are very finely hand-painted in flower and vine pattern.

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Covered Asian Jar in Oxblood on Stand, 19th Century
Covered Asian Jar in Oxblood on Stand, 19th Century

Covered Asian Jar in Oxblood on Stand, 19th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

Covered Asian vase with cipher inside lid. Mid-Late 19thC. Sang de Boeuf glaze porcelain ginger jar (with lid) with a true oxblood color.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tea Caddy
Chippendale Period Mahogany Tea Caddy

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

The earliest examples that came to Europe were of Chinese porcelain and approximated in shape to the ginger-jar. They had lids or stoppers likewise of china, and were most frequently...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy
George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy

George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

The earliest examples that came to Europe were of Chinese porcelain, and approximated in shape to the ginger-jar. They had lids or stoppers likewise of china, and were most frequentl...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

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Ginger Jar Lids For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of ginger jar lids available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ginger jar lids was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and pottery. Find 54 antique and vintage ginger jar lids at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ginger jar lids have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of ginger jar lids to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco ginger jar lids are of considerable interest. Delft, Boch Freres Keramis and CANTON FAMILLE ROSE each produced beautiful ginger jar lids that are worth considering.

How Much are Ginger Jar Lids?

Prices for ginger jar lids can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, ginger jar lids begin at $65 and can go as high as $18,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Questions About Ginger Jar Lids
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.