Ginger Jar Paintings
21st Century and Contemporary Analytic Cubist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Antique 1880s Dutch Paintings
Canvas
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Gold
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Acrylic
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
Ingrid SmulingGreen Ginger jar with snowberries- 21st Century Contemporary Still-life Painting, 2023
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century Still-life Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Gilt Metal
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Porcelain
20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Acrylic, Canvas, Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Canvas
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Ink
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
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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.