Mid 20th. Century Chinese Rose Canton Porcelain Ginger Jar With Auspicious Objects and Butterflies
Ovoid in shape, this ginger jar has a white background with a multitude of traditional decorations and various auspicious Oriental objects, fruits, flowers, ribbons and gourds as well as exotic and colourful butterflies, or moths, one of which is on the lid. Traditionally the body is decorated with objects meant to bring luck and fortune to those in the home.
Highly decorative bisque/orange/red upper and lower borders on base and shoulder area. Base marked with a clear six character double bordered red under-glaze chop/stamp - Qianlong period.
Highly decorative piece - we all need a bit of auspicious luck!
Dimensions: Dia. 9", H12.8".
*We have another very similar ginger jar listed if a pair is required.
*If a wood display stand is required, please let us know or have a look at the ones we have listed.