This vessel represents the continuity of Chinese porcelain traditions into the late imperial period. Ginger jars, originally conceived as utilitarian storage containers, became emblematic objects within domestic and ceremonial contexts. The present example demonstrates the refined craftsmanship of Qing-era porcelain, with a well-proportioned form and a preserved matching lid. Such jars occupy a significant place in the study of Chinese ceramics, illustrating both functional design and the aesthetic sensibilities of the period.
-Size: [insert size]
-Materials: porcelain
-Provenance: Ming/Qing Dynasty, circa 1900
-Made in: China
-Notes:
This vessel represents the continuity of Chinese porcelain traditions into the late imperial period. Ginger jars, originally conceived as utilitarian storage containers, became emblematic objects within domestic and ceremonial contexts. The present example demonstrates the refined craftsmanship of Qing-era porcelain, with a well-proportioned form and a preserved matching lid. Such jars occupy a significant place in the study of Chinese ceramics, illustrating both functional design and the aesthetic sensibilities of the period.
-Size: [insert size]
-Materials: porcelain
-Provenance: Ming/Qing Dynasty, circa 1900
-Made in: China
-Notes:
