This elegant blue and white porcelain ginger jar features a classic ovoid body and a matching domed lid topped with a pointed finial. The exterior is vibrantly decorated with a traditional underglaze blue landscape scene, showcasing a pair of long-tailed pheasants perched amidst an abundance of blooming peonies and jagged rockwork. The brushwork is expressive and fluid, utilizing varying shades of cobalt to create depth and texture within the floral petals and avian plumage.

The jar’s shoulders are clean, leading to a short neck that accommodates the recessed lid. Its base is left unglazed at the foot rim, revealing a pale, fine-grained ceramic body, while the center of the underside is finished with a simple double-ring motif in underglaze blue. The overall composition and motifs—representing beauty and prosperity—make this an excellent example of traditional Chinese-style decorative export ware.

Dimensions: Dia 4.5" x h8.5" each +- 0.25"
Origin:      China
Material:   Porcelain
Condition: Handmade, vintage-style finish, minor rough surface, a variation on drawing details.

USA domestic continental buyers of 48 states pay $18.95 shipping (buyers of Hawaii, Alaska, US Islands, Florida Keywest, and Canada pays the extra shipping cost). Insurance and handling charges are already included in the shipping cost. In store pick up is highly welcomed if you are in San Francisco Bay Area. (No charge)