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What are ginger jars?
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Ginger jars are blue and white patterned jars that were once used for transporting spices in Ancient China. Today, they serve decorative purposes in homes.
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Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Green Ginger Jar Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French porcelain table lamps in the form of large ginger jars.
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Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$5,200 / set
Pair of Large Brass Ginger Jar Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of large ginger jar lamps in antiqued brass finish. 17" diameter by 26" high top of the socket
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,150 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Chinese Bright Pink Porcelain Ginger Jar - Pastel Famille Rose - 1980s
Located in Glasgow, GB
styles of Chinese ginger jars. Decorated with large stylised peony flowers, coloured in lavender and pink
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Enamel
$189 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Ceramic Leopard Glazed Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Large ginger jar shaped ceramic table lamp in leopard pattern hand glazing. Walnut wood base and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Mid Century Hertel Jacob German Porcelain Ginger Jar, Signed Fuchs-Nadler
Located in Soquel, CA
Porzellan (German, 1906-1979). This large ginger jar is ornately decorated with a highly detailed romantic
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Jars
Materials
Gold Plate
