Tung Chun Nanking-style ginger jar with original contents - 1940-1960

A ginger jar by Tung Chun Canning Co from the 1940-1960 period, still sealed with its original contents. The intact label and raffia carrier make this a particularly complete collector's item. The decoration depicts soldiers and warriors, including a figure on horseback.

• Brand: Tung Chun Canning Co
• Period: 1940-1960
• Style: Nanking-style earthenware
• Decoration: Soldiers and warriors, including a figure on horseback
• Special feature: Sealed with original ginger syrup; not suitable for consumption
• Details: Intact label, maker's mark on the base and raffia carrier
• Dimensions: 20.5 cm high, neck diameter 7 cm and base diameter 6.2 cm
• Net weight: 924 grams, including contents
• Condition: Sealed; the raffia carrier is loose on one side.