Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Hand-Painted Floral Motifs
An elegant Chinese blue-and-white ginger jar, adorned with hand-painted floral patterns in cobalt blue on a white porcelain ground. The floral motifs — executed with fine brushstrokes — refer to ancient Chinese porcelain traditions dating back to the Ming and Yuan dynasties. This type of jar was originally used for storing ginger or other spices, and has been cherished as a decorative object for generations.
The jar has a classic slender shape with a wide neck and stable base, and fits perfectly into an Asian, classic, or eclectic interior. A beautiful piece for collectors of Chinese porcelain or as an elegant accent in the living room.
- Style: Chinese blue and white porcelain, floral decoration
- Decoration: hand-painted floral motifs in cobalt blue
- Glaze: transparent, glossy white
- Material: porcelain
- Dimensions: height 20 cm, neck diameter 10 cm, bottom diameter 12 cm
- Weight: 1,540 grams
- Origin: China
- Condition: used — minor signs of use commensurate with age, otherwise in good condition
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