Chinese Ginger Jar Blue White Porcelain Koi & Florals

A stunning antique Chinese blue and white ginger jar. A stunning bird of paradise and peonies and other flora adorn the vase. Marked with characters on the base, Late Qing Period (19th Century). These jars, known as "hu" in China, have been used for centuries to store goods like spices and herbs. The term "ginger jar" originated in the West, reflecting their common use for storing ginger. The vase features a combination of crackle glaze, underglaze blue painting, and a band of iron-brown glaze. The vase's body is covered in a crackle glaze, also known as ge glaze, which is characterized by a network of fine cracks on the surface. These cracks are intentionally created during the firing process and are considered a decorative feature. The blue decoration consists of stylized floral or foliate motifs painted under the glaze, a technique known as underglaze blue. A band of dark brown, possibly iron-rich glaze encircles the vase, providing a contrasting element to the crackle glaze and blue decoration. The rim of the vase is white with some minor imperfections. Based on the crackle glaze and the style of decoration, the vase could be attributed to the Chinese Qing dynasty, specifically the 19th century.

Dimensions:
Height: 9"
Diameter: 9"