Pair of Chinese lidded ginger jars

Description

A striking pair of hand-painted Chinese lidded ginger jars, featuring intricate floral and vase motifs in a deep cobalt blue, rich orange, and soft white glaze. Each jar is adorned with a repeating lattice border design and framed panels depicting flowering branches and classical urns. Resting on elegant carved wooden stands, these jars display beautifully as a pair but also stand strong individually. The bases bear a red four-character seal mark, typically used in decorative 20th-century Chinese porcelain, and the overall form and detailing suggest a mid-century export piece in the Imari palette tradition.

These jars make stunning decorative accents on a mantelpiece, console, or shelf, and would enhance both traditional and eclectic interiors with their timeless East Asian charm.

• Larger jar (with stand): 23.5cm H × 16cm W

• Smaller jar (with stand): 19.5cm H × 13cm W

• Origin: Chinese, mid-20th century

• Condition: Larger jar –  Excellent vintage condition with light age-related wear

•                        * Smaller jar has significant damage to lid – see images