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Qing Jars

QING STYLE

The last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912 was a time of change in China, beginning with the invasion by Manchurian forces that ended the Ming dynasty and established the Shunzhi Emperor. The expansion of exportation and trade that had bolstered the arts during the Ming era continued, as Qing dynasty furniture involved the same attention to craftsmanship with expert construction techniques in hardwood pieces that were assembled with mortise and tenon joints rather than nails or glue. Together, these eras comprise a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Ming-style furniture is simple and elegant with clean lines. Chairs of the period and other Ming furniture made an impression on Scandinavian modernist Hans Wegner and his streamlined seating, for example. Whereas Qing-style furniture is elaborate, with an increasing influence from the West leading to lavish carving inspired by the European Baroque and Rococo styles. And while many of the forms that define examples of the latter are common within classical Chinese furniture, such as curving and folding chairs as well as large screens, Qing designs are laden with ornamentation. Frequently, the carved motifs and inlaid designs in mother-of-pearl were auspicious, such as peonies for wealth or dragons for luck. Bats were symbols of happiness in the design of Qing furniture, with one of the characters in the word for bat, bianfu, being a homophone for fu, or “fortune.”

While several types of wood were used in the construction of Qing beds, tables, storage pieces and seating, today’s collectors know that the most prized were the rare rosewoods zitan and huanghuali. They were both sourced from Hainan, China’s largest island, and are marked by a rich luster that occurs naturally, without the application of lacquer or other decorative materials. Many of the most popular woods were imported from southeast Asia, adding to their value. Red sandalwood was also sought after for its durability and connection with Chinese medicine, with some chairs being made for health benefits.

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Style: Qing
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Peacock
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Peacock

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Peacock

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An elegant mid-19th century Chinese porcelain ginger jar, finely painted in cobalt blue under a soft celadon glaze. This piece, dating from the Qing dynasty, features a fitted lid wi...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Enamel

Chinese Cizhou Glazed Storage Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850
Chinese Cizhou Glazed Storage Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850

Chinese Cizhou Glazed Storage Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store condiments or pickles in a Qing-dynasty kitchen. Shaped by hand, the large jar has an elegant, taper...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Stoneware

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Famille Noire, 1930s, 33cm Tall
Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Famille Noire, 1930s, 33cm Tall

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Famille Noire, 1930s, 33cm Tall

Located in Glasgow, GB

A 1930s hand-crafted Chinese porcelain ginger jar, also known as a large melon jar for its distinctive, rounded shape. In very good condition for its age and use, this collectible p...

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1930s Chinese Vintage Qing Jars

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Enamel

Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars, Famille Noire, Mid-20th Century, Pair
Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars, Famille Noire, Mid-20th Century, Pair

Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars, Famille Noire, Mid-20th Century, Pair

Located in Glasgow, GB

A decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars dating to the mid-20th century, finely executed in the Famille Noire palette—an enamel technique revived in homage to Qing Dynasty ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Gold, Enamel

Chinese Famille Rose Kamcheng Jar, Purple Ground, Dayazhai Style
Chinese Famille Rose Kamcheng Jar, Purple Ground, Dayazhai Style

Chinese Famille Rose Kamcheng Jar, Purple Ground, Dayazhai Style

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Chinese famille rose kamcheng jar is a fine example of late Qing-style porcelain, crafted in the vibrant Dayazhai style circa mid-20th century. The kamcheng, a Straits Chinese t...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Porcelain

Tall Antique Qing Dynasty Period Martaban Jar from China, 18th-19th Century
Tall Antique Qing Dynasty Period Martaban Jar from China, 18th-19th Century

Tall Antique Qing Dynasty Period Martaban Jar from China, 18th-19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period Martaban jar from the 18th-19th century with dragon motifs and loop handles. This tall Chinese jar comes from the Martaban wares, where it was produced during the Qing dynasty (1636–1912). This tall jar is made of varnished brown glaze and features on its belly carved dragons, which are an auspicious pattern in China. The top of the jar displays ceramic loops...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese 19Th Century Earthenware Martaban Storage Jar
Chinese 19Th Century Earthenware Martaban Storage Jar

Chinese 19Th Century Earthenware Martaban Storage Jar

Located in Kastrup, DK

A fine and large Chinese brown ochre glazed stoneware storage jar, commonly known as a Martaban or Martavan jar. Shoulders decorated with pearls and five lion heads molded in relief...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Stoneware

Pair Of Decorative Green Ginger Cloisonné Jars
Pair Of Decorative Green Ginger Cloisonné Jars

Pair Of Decorative Green Ginger Cloisonné Jars

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of decorative ginger cloisonné vases made of brass with enamel work. Richly and beautifully decorated with foliage on a black background. Comes with carved wooden bases. Heigh...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Brass

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ochre Glazed Vinegar Jar
Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ochre Glazed Vinegar Jar

Chinese Qing-Dynasty Ochre Glazed Vinegar Jar

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese brown ochre green glazed stoneware vinegar storage jar. Decorative with god, natural patina. Historically these jars were used to ferment and store vinegar in a Qing-dynasty...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Stoneware

Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Pastel Toned Ginger Jar
Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Pastel Toned Ginger Jar

Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Pastel Toned Ginger Jar

Located in Glasgow, GB

A vintage doucai ginger jar, handcrafted in China during the 1980s. Shaped in a unique decagonal form, it features ten individual panels that smoothly twist upwards, creating a har...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Enamel

Chinese antique pottery dyed vase/19th century/Qing dynasty/Dragon pattern
Chinese antique pottery dyed vase/19th century/Qing dynasty/Dragon pattern

Chinese antique pottery dyed vase/19th century/Qing dynasty/Dragon pattern

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a white porcelain vase made in the late Qing Dynasty of China. Made around the 19th century. It has an interesting shape with four ears and a spout. The pattern drawn on the...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar with Lid and Foo Dog Finial
Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar with Lid and Foo Dog Finial

Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar with Lid and Foo Dog Finial

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain lidded jar from the early 20th century with dragon motifs. This blue and white porcelain jar exudes timeless elegance with its intricatel...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850
Chinese Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850

Chinese Cizhou Glazed Wine Jar, Qing Dynasty, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. Shaped by hand in Jincheng, Shanxi, the large jar ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Stoneware

Circa 1890-1912 Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Covered Jar
Circa 1890-1912 Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Covered Jar

Circa 1890-1912 Chinese Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Covered Jar

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1890-1912 Cloisonné covered jar, Chinese, Qing dynasty. Richly colored burnt red ground with turquoise & black ground bands. Illegible chop mark. Three tiny nicks on shoulder &...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

1960s Handcrafted Cloisonné Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemum Design
1960s Handcrafted Cloisonné Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemum Design

1960s Handcrafted Cloisonné Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemum Design

Located in Glasgow, GB

A Large Cloisonné Ginger Jar handcrafted by skilled Chinese artisans in the 1960s. This impressive ginger jar showcases exquisite Chinese cloisonné work. Finely decorated with a s...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Brass, Enamel

Petite Chinese Crème White Glazed Jar, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Crème White Glazed Jar, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Crème White Glazed Jar, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With its graceful silhouette and crème white coloring, this porcelain jar from the mid-19th century embodies the elegance and refinement of Chinese monochrome ceramics. The little ja...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China
Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

Pair Chinese Porcelain Foo Dog Covered Jars, mid 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful pair of Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain covered jars with foo lions, circa 1960's, China. The jars of baluster form and painted in bold and bright famille vert...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Orange & Brown Antique Jar with Green Drips
Orange & Brown Antique Jar with Green Drips

Orange & Brown Antique Jar with Green Drips

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period green glaze jar from the 19th century with dripping effects and petite loop handles. Discover the captivating allure of this Chinese Qing Dynasty period green glaze jar from the 19th century. Hand crafted, this piece showcases a vibrant green glaze that cascades down the generous circular body, creating mesmerizing dripping effects. The jar features a round opening measuring 7 inches in diameter, allowing for easy access and versatile use. Its unique design and vibrant color make it a standout addition to any collection or decor. Adding to its visual appeal, the neck of the jar is adorned with four petite loop handles, providing both aesthetic charm and practical functionality. These handles allow for a rope to be passed through, enabling the secure closure of the jar's top. With its rich history and distinctive characteristics, this Qing Dynasty green...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Lacquered Wood Teapot, c. 1880s
Chinese Lacquered Wood Teapot, c. 1880s

Chinese Lacquered Wood Teapot, c. 1880s

Located in Chicago, IL

Rustic and unusual, this sculptural Chinese teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is crafted of wooden staves bound with twisted metal wire. Likely used for pouring water, the ve...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Green, 18th/19th C.
Antique Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Green, 18th/19th C.

Antique Chinese Porcelain Thai Bencharong Jar with Flowers Green, 18th/19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Chinese Porcelain Bencharong or Bencharong Style Jar in green, red and pink. When Bencharong (Benjarong) is used to refer to porcelain it usually means a type of 18th and 19...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars with Dragon Motif, Qing Style
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars with Dragon Motif, Qing Style

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars with Dragon Motif, Qing Style

Located in Glasgow, GB

This pair of blue and white porcelain ginger jars was made in China around the 1980s in the Qing style, each hand painted with a symbolic dragon in deep cobalt blue enamel on a white...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Enamel

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, C. 1900
Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, C. 1900

Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully commemorated on this lidded baluster jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils, the censer issued fragrant smoke that forged a connection to the spiritual realm. This late Qing-dynasty jar...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Qing Large Craquel Glazed Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds
Chinese Qing Large Craquel Glazed Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds

Chinese Qing Large Craquel Glazed Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large antique Chinese Qing porcelain jar and cover hand painted with birds amidst flowering shrubs dating from the 19th century. The large rounded bulbous jar stands raised on a ro...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

Materials

Enamel

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Unique cornflower blue and gray pottery baluster jar
Unique cornflower blue and gray pottery baluster jar

Unique cornflower blue and gray pottery baluster jar

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This large hand-painted urn features a rare and beautiful blend of pale cornflower blue and gray tones, a unique color combination that is hard to find. It’s a nice play on a traditi...

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20th Century Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Coiled Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Coiled Pickling Jar, c. 1900

Chinese Coiled Pickling Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar, this earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The rich brown gla...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th century ceramic stick stand
Mid 20th century ceramic stick stand

Mid 20th century ceramic stick stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century ceramic stick stand circa 1950. Good quality Chinese export blue and white stick stand.  Off white base colour with hand decorated in blue.  Symbols such as yin and...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900

Chinese Dark Glaze Kitchen Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A dark brown glaze clings to the tapered form of this 19th-century jar, once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitchen as evidenced by the glazed interior. The wide-mouth jar is shaped wi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Terracotta

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Glazed Apothecary Jar, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This small glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional me...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Set of Three Petite Chinese Apothecary Jars, c. 1900
Set of Three Petite Chinese Apothecary Jars, c. 1900

Set of Three Petite Chinese Apothecary Jars, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These petite glazed jars from China's Shanxi province exemplify the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Three Chinese Olive and Brown Glazed Storage Jars, Late 19th Century
Three Chinese Olive and Brown Glazed Storage Jars, Late 19th Century

Three Chinese Olive and Brown Glazed Storage Jars, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Three Chinese stoneware storage jars with olive brown glazes, Southeast China, late 19th century. Each of ovoid form with large mouth openings. The tallest (13") subtly decorated...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Stoneware

Chinese Drip Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Chinese Drip Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900

Chinese Drip Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Coated inside and out with a rich drip glaze, this early 20th century jar was originally used for storing foods and condiments in a Provincial Chinese kitchen. The wide-mouth jar has...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Earthenware

Large Decorative Oriental Ginger or Spice Jar on Stand
Large Decorative Oriental Ginger or Spice Jar on Stand

Large Decorative Oriental Ginger or Spice Jar on Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large decorative oriental ginger or spice jar on stand A delightful piece, tall, very bright with fine decorative detail The vase is 16” tall, and 8” in ...

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Mid-20th Century Qing Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Persimmon Ginger Jar with Cartouche Paintings, c. 1900
Chinese Persimmon Ginger Jar with Cartouche Paintings, c. 1900

Chinese Persimmon Ginger Jar with Cartouche Paintings, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

White cartouches open on this vibrant vase’s persimmon orange field like parting clouds, revealing scenes of young boys practicing martial arts. Perhaps c...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple jars. The style and glaze is reminiscent of Han dynasty burial vessels designed to ...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, C. 1900
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, C. 1900

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900

Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Tracing its roots back into the Han dynasty, this early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

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Ceramic

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple jars. The style and glaze is reminiscent of Han dynasty burial vessels designed to ...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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