An antiqued ginger jar hand-painted in Jingdezhen, China, marries centuries of porcelain mastery with a softened, timeworn aesthetic: its fine white body, thrown from the region renowned as the “Porcelain Capital,” bears delicate cobalt and polychrome motifs applied by skilled artisans, then subtly distressed or glazed to evoke age—tiny crackle patterns, muted highlights, and a warm patina that suggests long history without diminishing craftsmanship.
The jar’s rounded silhouette and flared lid reflect classical Chinese forms while the hand-painted scenes—floral sprays, pagodas, or stylized foliage—retain lively brushwork and gradations of pigment that reveal the maker’s hand. Finished with a slightly dulled sheen, the piece reads equally as a decorative accent in contemporary interiors or a curated antique in traditional settings, offering tactile richness and cultural provenance that anchors a room with quiet elegance.
49cm tall
Free UK delivery
An antiqued ginger jar hand-painted in Jingdezhen, China, marries centuries of porcelain mastery with a softened, timeworn aesthetic: its fine white body, thrown from the region renowned as the “Porcelain Capital,” bears delicate cobalt and polychrome motifs applied by skilled artisans, then subtly distressed or glazed to evoke age—tiny crackle patterns, muted highlights, and a warm patina that suggests long history without diminishing craftsmanship.
The jar’s rounded silhouette and flared lid reflect classical Chinese forms while the hand-painted scenes—floral sprays, pagodas, or stylized foliage—retain lively brushwork and gradations of pigment that reveal the maker’s hand. Finished with a slightly dulled sheen, the piece reads equally as a decorative accent in contemporary interiors or a curated antique in traditional settings, offering tactile richness and cultural provenance that anchors a room with quiet elegance.
49cm tall
Free UK delivery
