17th‑Century Chinese Tricolor Sancai Ginger Jar w/ Palm Panels

Here is a Chinese ginger jar made in the traditional Sancai (“three-color”) style, most likely out of the Shiwan kilns in southern China. It’s a centuries-old look that started back in the Tang Dynasty and stayed popular right through the Ming and Qing eras.

• The Colors: A great blend of green, warm amber, and cream glazes that run together with natural crackling and little kiln quirks.

• The Details: Instead of delicate brushwork, you get raised, touchable reliefs of plants and birds with lots of rustic personality.

• The Classic Shape: Nice rounded body, a short neck, and a little domed lid.

They were originally made for pantry staples like ginger, but now they just make fantastic, colorful accent pieces for a shelf or tabletop.

Dimensions:
Height: 12.5"
Width: 8.5"
Weight: 4.5 lb