Chinese Ginger Jars

Chinese Ginger Jars Channel History and Beauty

Chinese ginger jars today are a decorative staple, but their early-day purpose was, at least in part, a functional one. Originated during the Qin dynasty, in Imperial China, today’s antique Chinese ginger jars were given as gifts and used to store ingredients like sugar, flour, and spices. But over time, the largely blue-and-white pieces became hot export items, and, particularly in the 1960s, and grew to become collectors’ items. Fast forward to today, as you scroll through our virtual shelves, teetering (hypothetically, that is!) with antique Chinese ginger jars for sale of every size imaginable.

The Perfect Kitchen-Addition Awaits

From early 20th-century cherry blossom-themed porcelain to blue cloisonné gilt ginger jars to Chinese Republic period ginger jar vases with accompanying pink and white peony decoration, our ever-evolving inventory of antique Chinese ginger jars for sale has the right temple jar for your next design project — the perfect accent piece for a tablescape, the just-right finishing touch to photograph in your latest “shelfie”,” or, as in olden times, an exquisite gift to bestow upon a cherished friend.