Canton Ginger Jar
A 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
By Edmé Samson, CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Polychromed design of flowers and foliages and branches and vases, the ginger jar on a white background
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
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Large Chinese Canton Blue and White Ginger Jar
Located in Wilson, NC
Chinese Canton ginger jar, this blue and white jar has the typical scenes and motifs of Canton
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Painted and Gilt Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or mantle with this important pair of antique porcelain ginger jars. Created in
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Canton Ginger Jar Lamps Near Pair
Located in Essex, MA
Chinese blue and white canton ginger jars made into lamps with new bases and new matching bell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Canton Blue and White Ginger Jar
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Chinese canton blue and white ginger jar with floral and bird decoration.
Measures: 9 1/2
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair Chinese Porcelain Canton School Blue & White Ginger Jars, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese blue and white Canton School ginger jars offer paneled porcelain
Category
20th Century Chinese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Canton Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Chinese blue and white baluster shape lidded ginger jars decorated with floral and phoenix
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Classic Pair of Blue and White Canton Style Ginger Jar Lamps with Carp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of blue and white canton style ginger jars mounted as lamps on dark wood stands and
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Canton Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Two lamps of different sizes made from Canton china ginger jars. china has not been dirlled to
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric
Oversize Canton Style Ginger Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
Very large blue and white porcelin ginger jars
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Pair of 20th century Canton Porcelain Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of Canton porcelain ginger jar lamps with compartmentalized seaweed design. Modern.
Shades
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 20th century Ginger Jar Shaped Canton Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of ginger jar shaped Canton lamps. Modern.
Canton porcelains are Chinese ceramic wares made
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
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Questions About Canton Ginger Jar
- What are ginger jars?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Ginger jars are blue and white patterned jars that were once used for transporting spices in Ancient China. Today, they serve decorative purposes in homes.
- What is a ginger jar lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A ginger jar lamp pairs a lovely lampshade with an ornate Chinese spice jar to create a visually appealing lamp. The lampshades can be neutral or colorful to create a beautiful effect. Find a collection of antique and vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a ginger jar?1 Answer
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020With a similar shape to the baluster jar, Chinese porcelain ginger jars have a rounded form, with broad shoulders tapering to the base and a narrowed neck topped by a domed lid. The unusual name comes from the export market, wherein salt and spices such as ground ginger travelled West in lidded storage vessels.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The original purpose of a ginger jar was to transport herbs and spices. It was European traders who gave the highly decorative containers their name. Today, people use ginger jars as decorations. Find a selection of ginger jars on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ginger jar is a typically round jar that widens toward the top, or ‘shoulders’ of the jar. The narrower mouth is topped by a smooth domed lid. A temple jar features a handle or knob on the top of the lid. The jar itself is more curved as well. On 1stDibs, find a selection of ginger jars and temple jars.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Chinese ginger jars were originally made as utilitarian vessels used to store various herbs and spices. Today, they are almost exclusively decorative objects.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Chinese ginger jars are defined by their round, compact shape, wide mouth, short neck, and fitted cover.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
A Chinese ginger jar should be fairly compact in size, with a rounded, globular or ovoid body, high shoulders, a wide circular mouth, short neck, and a fitted cover.