Antique Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar with lid, dating to the 19th century.
The jar is decorated with traditional floral scrolls and a bold central auspicious symbol, painted in cobalt blue underglaze on a white porcelain body. The form and decoration are characteristic of Chinese domestic and export porcelain of the period.
A strong decorative piece with authentic age, suitable for collectors of Asian ceramics or as an accent object in an interior.
Details:
• Origin: China
• Date: 19th century
• Material: Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration
• Dimensions: Height: 23 cm / 9 in; Diameter: 20 cm / 7.9 in
• Condition: Very good antique condition - light surface wear and age-related marks, no cracks, no chips. Professional packaging.
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
