Antique Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar
This 19th-century Chinese porcelain ginger jar brings detailed hand-painted artistry to a mantel, console or display cabinet. Dating to the late Qing dynasty, its rounded, melon-shaped body features a ceremonial court scene with figures, attendants and horseback riders carrying banners.
Design & Materials
Polychrome overglaze enamels in pink, iron red, green and blue stand out against white porcelain. A custom-turned dark hardwood lid adds a warm contrast to the colourful famille rose decoration.
Condition & Details
Condition: In as found antique condition, with 2 internal hairline star cracks and chips to the rim. Part of the seal has broken off. Please review the photographs carefully for condition details.
Dimensions: 8 x 8 3/8 inches
Maker: Unknown. It is an official "Jian Ding" (鉴定 - Certified) export approval seal issued by the Chinese government's Cultural Relics Bureau.
Origin: China
Era: c. 1860–1900 (seal applied c. 1950s–1980s)