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19th Century Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful set of Chinese ginger jars 18th century or earlier.  
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18th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th  Century Chinese Ginger Jars
19th  Century Chinese Ginger Jars
H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Covered Ginger Jars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese cinnabar covered ginger jars decorated with carved figural landscapes Late Qing
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Crystal, Other

Japanese Miniature Hand Painted Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted Japanese porcelain miniature ginger jar with handled top. Old Japan motifs of a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Cloisonné Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful 19th century Chinese cloisonné ginger jar lamp on a wooden stand. The lamp has a nice
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1880s Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Metal

Antique Cloisonné Ginger Jar Lamp
Cloisonné Ginger Jar Lamp
H 19 in W 6 in D 6 in
Japanese Black Polychromed Porcelain Ginger Jar by Yamatoku Meiji Era
By Arita
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Japanese black polychromed porcelain ginger jar. Handcrafted towards the end of the 19th century
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Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Enamel

Chinese White and Blue Character and Floral Lidded Ginger Jar
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (late 19th century) lidded ceramic ginger jar urn with blue floral designs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Famille Rose Chinese Ginger jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
petite ginger jar is decorated in the famille rose style with a lively scene of young boys playing in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Ginger Jars with Phoenixes, China, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large pair of baluster-shaped ginger jars in polychrome porcelain from the Famille Rose. With rich
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Pretty pair of early 20th century Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jars. Featuring floral
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique 19th Century Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique 19th Century Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Covered ginger jar converted to lamp. Overall ginger jar diameter is 10.5" wide at its widest point
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of beautiful green glazed lidded vintage porcelain ginger jars. Unmarked on the bottom
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Ginger Jars
Vintage Porcelain Ginger Jars
H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in
Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Ginger Jar & Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar ginger jar & stand Exquisite high relief carved continuous landscape
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Chinese porcelain ginger jar
By Napoléon III
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This Chinese ginger jar in ceramic is a true work of art. Its elegant decoration featuring a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese porcelain ginger jar
Chinese porcelain ginger jar
H 5.12 in Dm 5.12 in
Pair Famille rose Ginger jars / lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th Century Famille Rose Ginger jar / lamps, each depicting mothers and children playing
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chinese blue and white covered ginger jar.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Fabulous pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jars, Early 1800s
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an exquisite duo of antique ginger jars, dating back to the year 1810. These captivating
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1810s Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Quality antique Japanese Satsuma ginger jar and cover
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Japanese Satsuma ginger jar and cover having a quality antique Japanese ginger jar
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Early 20th Century Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Ginger Jar
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual antique Chinese ginger jar handcrafted in a cloisonne technique, decorated with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Metal

One of Two Chinese Porcelain Glazed Figural Ginger Jars with Lids, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Chinese blue and white porcelain glazed decorative figural and floral ginger jars with the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Antique Chinese Famille-Rose porcelain Ginger Jar was 100% hand made and hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Antique Chinese Famille-Rose porcelain Ginger Jar was 100% hand made and hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Large William Moorcroft Art Pottery Pomegranate Lidded Ginger Jar or Vase
By Moorcroft Pottery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large lidded ginger jar was made by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1935
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Pottery

Pair Antique Awaji Pottery Turquoise Ginger Jars
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair antique hand turned Awaji Pottery ginger jars in fantastic turquoise monochrome glaze, circa
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1920s Japanese Art Deco Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era tripod and covered enamel gilt metal ginger jar. The jar is enameled
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Enamel

Chinese White Porcelain Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th Century) white porcelain ginger jar form lamp with foliate & bird details
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19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

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Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this oval ginger jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Adriaen Luffneu Delft Blue & White Tall Pierced & Cased Ginger Jars
By Delft
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine antique ginger jars, circa 1699-1714) with pierced and cased cartouches and hand
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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Clay

19th Century Hand Incised and Painted Ginger Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century hand incised and painted ginger jar Outstanding hand made ginger jar with a variety
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and Yellow Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Nashville, TN
A Classic Chinese underglaze ceramic lidded ginger jar with blue and yellow enamel painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Celadon Green Style Glaze, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of Chinese ovoid shaped ginger jars in a Celadon style glaze with floral and pomegranate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese Flambe Ginger Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese oval flambe ginger jar with carved wood lid. Flambé ware captivates with beautiful
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Large Japanese Imari Ginger Jars
Located in Montclair, NY
A large and very fine condition pair of antique Japanese Imari Ginger jars from the second half of
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1860s Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Small Vintage Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar
Located in Sheffield, MA
A vintage Chinese ceramic ginger jar in traditional cobalt blue and white with a centered character
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Polychrome Enameled Ginger Jar Vase, China
Located in London, GB
A large antique Chinese polychrome ginger jar. C.1920 Handpainted in a rare colourway with
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1920s Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Oversized Antique Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Garden Flowers c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar With Floral Pattern C1920. 16 3/4" x 12 1/4" x 12 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Metal

Large Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Antique ginger jar with lid, porcelain, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, pumpkin-shaped
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Pair of Japanese Imari Lidded Ginger Jars/Vases
Located in Southall, GB
A beautiful 19th century Pair of Japanese Imari Lidded Ginger Jars/Vases. This highly decorative
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Ginger Jar Conversion Lamp
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A beautifully detailed hand painted vintage Chinese ginger jar that has been converted to a lamp
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Porcelain Famille Rose Covered Ginger Jar Vase
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique Chinese ginger jar, from the Qing Dynasty, is beautifully decorated in the Famille
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

A Blue and White Early Oriental Lidded Ginger Jar
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Blue and White Early Oriental Lidded Ginger Jar, Cobalt Blue Finial on lid with circular and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Cloisonne Enamel Footed Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate your space with this exceptional antique cloisonné enamel footed ginger jar table lamp
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Chinese White and Blue Character Lidded Ginger Jar Vases
Located in Queens, NY
3 antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) similar ceramic ginger jars with blue floral designs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Character Lidded Ginger Jar Vases
Located in Queens, NY
3 antique Chinese (Late 19th century) similar ceramic ginger jars with blue floral designs
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Chinese Decorated Metal Covered Ginger Jar in Japanese Style
Located in Beachwood, OH
Late 19th Century Chinese Decorated Metal Covered Ginger Jar in the Japanese Style Labeled on
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Late 19th Century Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Blue & White Ginger Jar Converted to Lamp
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th Century blue and white ginger jar converted to lamp in the style of the Chinese period
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Chinese Famille rose lidded ginger jar lamps, each with
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps with Iron Red Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
each hand painted ginger jar with domed lid above a bulbous tapering body raised on a stained
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Early 1900s Asian Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese ginger jar lamp in polychrome enamels, c. 1890-1910
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese Qianjiang cai porcelain ginger jar decorated in polychrome enamels and electrified for use
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Late 19th Century Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Blue Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jar with Metal Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a Blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jar with Metal Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jar with Metal Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a Blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Chinese blue and white ginger jar converted to a lamp with brass fittings set on an
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Brass

Ginger Jar Blue White Chinese Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
Decor of double lucky signs and lotus ribbons in underglaze blue, height including lid approx. 24 cm.  
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1880s Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Near Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jars with Peaches, Roses and Bats
Located in Yonkers, NY
This near pair of antique Chinese porcelain ginger jars features an exuberant famille rose palette
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Boch Freres Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand Painted Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boch Freres Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand Painted Table Lamp. Gorgeous and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue And White Ginger Jar As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique blue and white on celadon Chinese porcelain ginger jar converted as a lamp. Hand painted
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair Chinese blue and white Ginger jar vases / lamps, C19th.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An unusual pair of late 19th Century Chinese blue and white ginger jar lamps. Each with hand
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Ovoid Ginger Jar with Lid
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Chinese Famille Noire porcelain ginger jar with lid, c. 1920-30s. Impressive ovoid shape
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ginger Jars

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Ginger Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique ginger jars available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and wood, all antique ginger jars available were constructed with great care. Antique ginger jars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique ginger jars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Rococo and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Edmé Samson, Awaji Pottery and Moorcroft Pottery each produced beautiful antique ginger jars that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Ginger Jars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $100,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Ginger Jars
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.