{"product_id":"19th-century-qing-dynasty-ginger-jar-blue-39326","title":"19th Century Qing Dynasty Ginger Jar Blue \u0026 White Chinese Porcelain Antique Tea Caddy Covered Jar Chinoiserie Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are confident this is an authentic Qing Dynasty (19th century) ginger jar, then you should absolutely lead with that, as it's far more valuable than a generic vintage blue-and-white jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEO Title (140 characters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19th Century Qing Dynasty Ginger Jar Blue \u0026amp; White Chinese Porcelain Antique Tea Caddy Covered Jar Chinoiserie Decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(139 characters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 6 × 6 × 10 in (15.2 × 15.2 × 25.4 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 2.46 lb (1,118 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful 19th-century Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain ginger jar, hand-painted with a traditional Chinese riverscape featuring mountains, village architecture, trees, and flowing water. The jar is fitted with a later turned wooden lid, allowing it to function beautifully as both an antique decorative object and practical storage vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created as a ginger jar, these covered porcelain vessels were used to transport and store valuable commodities such as ginger, tea, herbs, spices, and medicinal ingredients before becoming highly sought-after decorative pieces throughout Europe and America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique may also be described as a Chinese porcelain tea caddy, temple jar, covered urn, apothecary jar, export porcelain jar, scholar's object, cabinet piece, chinoiserie accent, or collectible Asian ceramic. Its timeless blue-and-white decoration complements English Country, Traditional, Colonial, Grandmillennial, Chinoiserie, Maximalist, and refined eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed on a mantel, bookshelf, console, or in a porcelain collection, this authentic Qing Dynasty vessel offers centuries of history and enduring craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-painted cobalt blue decoration\u003cbr\u003e\nLater turned hardwood lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nGood antique condition with expected age-related wear, firing imperfections, glaze variations, and surface wear consistent with 19th-century porcelain. The wooden lid is a later addition and fits securely. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galaida Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58055680196939,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/5448\/4299\/files\/il_fullxfull.8390325171_mal8.jpg?v=1786011077","url":"https:\/\/galaidastudios.com\/products\/19th-century-qing-dynasty-ginger-jar-blue-39326","provider":"Galaida Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}