Antique Ginger Jars
18th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Crystal, Other
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
1880s Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Ginger Jars
Enamel
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Hardwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
1810s Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Metal
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Ginger Jars
Pottery
1920s Japanese Art Deco Antique Ginger Jars
Pottery
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars
Enamel
19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Ginger Jars
Clay
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
1860s Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
1920s Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Antique Ginger Jars
Metal
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars
Enamel
19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Antique Ginger Jars
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 1900s Asian Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Brass
1880s Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars
Porcelain
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- What were temple jars used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, temple jars were used as receptacles for storing the ashes of dead relatives in Buddhist temples. Today, most people use them as decorative objects in their homes. Find a range of temple jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.