Antique Chinese Ginger Jar, 1800s

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Chinese ginger jar, 19th century Chinese porcelain jar with lid. The white mantle is decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue decorations. … Read more Chinese ginger jar, 19th century Chinese porcelain jar with lid. The white mantle is decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue decorations. The main panel depicts a group of figures in traditional dress at a social gathering: several men have gathered around a table, while other figures complete the scene on the sides. Stylized plant motifs appear in the background. The scene is framed by decorative panels with geometric ornaments. The painting is free and in places deliberately irregular, which gives the object a distinctive expression. China, 19th century. Height: 27 cm, diameter: 22 cm See less