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A round, blue porcelain jar with a small lid sits on a wooden base. The jar is decorated with intricate white floral patterns and delicate vines, creating an elegant design. A woven wicker background is visible behind the jar.

A round, blue ceramic jar with a lid sits on a wooden base. The jar is decorated with intricate white floral patterns and swirling vines. The lid has a small, pointed handle. The background is softly blurred in warm tones.

A blue and white ceramic jar with a floral pattern sits on a round wooden tray. Its lid, featuring the same pattern, is placed in front of the jar on the tray. The background shows a woven basket with a circular design.

A close-up top view of a blue and white ceramic vase with a wide opening. The vase is decorated with delicate, repeating small white flowers and branches on a soft blue background. The photo is softly focused, and a coaster is partially visible underneath.

A blue and white ceramic vase is shown upside down, displaying its base. The vase features a floral pattern with white blossoms on blue. The bottom is unglazed except for the center, which has the text MADE IN CHINA stamped in blue.

The bottom of a white ceramic object with blue floral patterns around the edge. In the center, MADE IN CHNA is stamped in blue, with CHINA missing the I. The surface is slightly textured with some brown specks.

Qinghua Ginger Jar

Name: Qinghua Ginger Jar
Brand: Unknown
SKU: JAR-QINGGING
Availability: InStock

$120.00

Qinghua Ginger Jar in ceramic with floral motifs reflecting the naturalistic themes favored in Chinese art, symbolizing prosperity and longevity.

• Maker/Brand: Unknown
• Medium: Ceramic
• Style: Decorative Collectibles
• Condition: Excellent vintage; minor expected wear
• Decoration: Classic ceramic

1 in stock

SKU: JAR-QINGGING Category: Vessels Tags: 20th Century, Asia, China, Mid-Century, Vintage Brand: Unknown

Description

Qinghua porcelain, known for its vibrant blue and white decoration, has been a staple of Chinese ceramics since the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The technique involves painting designs onto a white porcelain body using a cobalt-based pigment, which then vitrifies to a brilliant blue under a clearglaze during high-temperature firing.

This style became particularly refined during the Ming and Qing dynasties, with each period developing its own distinctive characteristics in terms of design, form, and the specific shade of blue used.Ginger jars, like this one, were originally used for storing and transporting spices in ancient China, but over time, they evolved into decorative objects prized for their aesthetic appeal.

The floral motifs, meticulously hand-painted, reflect the naturalistic themes favored in Chinese art, symbolizing prosperity and longevity.