Blue and White Chrysanthemum Ginger Jar

$980

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Dimensions

H: 13.75" Dia: 13.0"

Materials

Porcelain
Glaze

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Collection #

TLB017B

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$75

This large, tapered ginger jar continues a centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ware. Painted with expressive brushwork, the jar is festooned with trailing vines and flower blossoms, densely patterned around large chrysanthemum medallions. Common motifs in Chinese art, chrysanthemums are emblems of autumn and symbols of longevity and happiness. The jar's high shoulders are topped with faux handles shaped as mythical fu lion dogs and finished with a crackled clear glaze.

Additional Dimensions:
Diameter of Opening: 5.5"

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Blue & White Porcelain

Soon after its development in the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368 AD), blue-and-white underglaze porcelain became a favorite of the imperial court. Its broad appeal rapidly extended beyond China’s borders, becoming a lucrative export commodity highly sought after in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Using cobalt imported from Western Asia, ceramic artists ground the mineral into a vibrant blue pigment that was then painted directly on a porcelain base, coated with clear glaze, and fired. This underglaze technique brought with it a shift in focus from the overall shape of a vessel to the skill and artistry traceable in its painted decoration.

Transcending time and taste, blue-and-white porcelain continues to be appreciated around the world for the intricate brushwork and brilliant blue color.