Ginger Jar Metal
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Metal, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Jars
Enamel
Antique 1880s Chinese Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Ceramics
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century Metalwork
Metal
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Chinese Pottery
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal, Wire
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Jars
Metal
Antique 1880s French Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Metal, Wire
20th Century Chinese Jars
Metal, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jars
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps
Metal
subtle differences between the two lamps
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Table Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Ceramic
1990s Japanese Japonisme Vases
Metal, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
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- What are ginger jars?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Ginger jars are blue and white patterned jars that were once used for transporting spices in Ancient China. Today, they serve decorative purposes in homes.
- What is a ginger jar lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- Why is it called a ginger jar?1 AnswerPAGODA 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, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 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 GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Chinese ginger jars are defined by their round, compact shape, wide mouth, short neck, and fitted cover.
- 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.