Lot 113: Vintage Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Motif Ginger Jar

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A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. - View 2 A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. - View 3 A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. - View 4 A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. - View 5 A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. - View 6 A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. - View 7 A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. - View 8

Description

A vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring a pointed finial lid, adorned with a central dragon motif and intricate traditional patterns, embodying classic Asian ceramic artistry. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Vintage, Asian * Material: Porcelain * Style: Traditional Chinese blue and white ware * Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm high (with lid), 27 cm high (without lid), 10 cm opening diameter. Condition: A visible vertical crack with evidence of repair (filler/adhesive) extends downwards from the rim on one side of the jar body. General surface wear and grime are present. Interesting fact: * Blue and white porcelain, pioneered in China, has been a dominant force in ceramic art for centuries, influencing global design with its distinctive cobalt oxide pigments. * The dragon, a mythical creature, is a revered symbol in Chinese culture, representing power, nobility, and good fortune. Use: An ornamental piece for collectors of Asian ceramics, suitable for display in various interior settings or for storing dry items.

Condition Report

A visible vertical crack with evidence of repair (filler/adhesive) extending downwards from the rim on one side of the jar body.

Specifications

CategoryCeramics
Lot ReferenceLOT-113
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