Grythyttan, SE
Details
- Dimensions
- 9.84ʺW × 9.84ʺD × 9.45ʺH
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. A small chip … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. A small chip on the inner ring of the jar's opening which is only noticeable when the lid is lifted, The gold paint on the knob of the lid is worn, There are a few darker spots on the inside of the jar less
- Description
-
Antique ginger jar with lid, porcelain, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, pumpkin-shaped featuring boys at play in Famille Rose colors. …
more
Antique ginger jar with lid, porcelain, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, pumpkin-shaped featuring boys at play in Famille Rose colors.
This elegant piece, an antique ginger jar most likely from the Tongzhi period (1861-1875), showcases a meticulously hand-painted scene in rich, colorful overglaze enamels. The artwork depicts a scenery filled with blossoming trees in traditional Chinese style. It is adorned with decorations on all sides, featuring boys at play in a garden and symbolic bats, which are associated with happiness and prosperity. The theme of young boys playing in a courtyard garden is prevalent in Chinese decorative arts, expressing a wish for many successful sons. The boys are shown with everyday objects like fans, lanterns, or a qin, a musical instrument symbolizing high Chinese culture, frequently depicted by scholars. The vibrant enamel colors are thick and lively. The original lid, which is a rare find, complements this exquisite piece! Dating back to the Late Qing Dynasty Tongzhi period, this antique Chinese ginger jar stands out with its beautiful decoration in the Famille Rose palette, celebrated for its delicate pinks, greens, and intricate details, all hand-painted with care. with its intricate decoration and playful colors, this Famille Rose ginger jar is a delightful way to enhance any interior space. less
Featured Promoted Listings
Related Collections
- 1800s Perfume Bottles
- 1950s Perfume Bottles
- Pine Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Outsider and Self Taught Art Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Carl Auböck Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Kenneth Ludwig Chicago Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Onyx Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Murano, Venini and Co. Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Timo Sarpaneva Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Iittala Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Royal Worcester Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Tiffany and Co. Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Plaster Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Pyrex Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Kosta Boda Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Lead Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Robert Eickholt Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Belle Epoque Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Orrefors Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Renaissance Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Maitland - Smith Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Jasper Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Creamware Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Fruitwood Bottles and Jars and Jugs
- Safari Bottles and Jars and Jugs