Vintage Ginger Jars
1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Ginger Jars
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
Brass
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20th Century Vintage Ginger Jars
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Ginger Jars
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ginger Jars
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Ginger Jars
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1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Ginger Jars
Pottery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ginger Jars
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1940s French Vintage Ginger Jars
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1980s Vintage Ginger Jars
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
Porcelain
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Ginger Jars
Glass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Ginger Jars
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ginger Jars
Bronze
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
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1940s French Vintage Ginger Jars
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Ginger Jars
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Ginger Jars
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Ginger Jars
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Ginger Jars
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Ginger Jars
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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.