Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Jar

Description

This striking lidded ginger jar features the beloved prunus blossom motif — white flowering plum branches set against a rich cobalt blue ground — a design rooted in Chinese ceramic tradition dating back to the Kangxi period of the Qing dynasty. The pattern became one of the most iconic and widely reproduced in the history of Chinese export porcelain. The jar displays the classic temple jar silhouette: a full, rounded body rising from a footed base, narrowing to a fitted domed lid crowned with a ball finial. A crisp white geometric band encircles the collar, adding refined contrast to the painterly floral design. This piece fits seamlessly into chinoiserie, transitional, and maximalist interiors alike and pairs beautifully with complementary blue and white accents. A timeless decorative statement piece with broad collector and design appeal.

Dimensions

W 6.5" × H 8.5"