Vintage Chinese Famille Jaune Ginger Jar with Lid
Floral & Bird Decoration

Vintage Chinese Famille Jaune Ginger Jar with Lid

Floral & Bird Decoration | Qianlong Mark (Later Production)

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A beautifully decorative vintage Chinese porcelain ginger jar and cover, richly adorned in the vibrant famille jaune palette, featuring an intricate tapestry of scrolling lotus-style motifs, floral sprays, and delicate cartouches enclosing hand-painted scenes.

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The body is decorated with finely detailed panels depicting flowering branches and a charming bird perched amongst blossoms—symbols traditionally associated with harmony, renewal, and prosperity in Chinese decorative arts. The surrounding ground is filled with stylised scrolling patterns in gilt and enamel, creating a wonderfully textured and ornate surface.

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The base bears a red six-character mark in the style of the Qianlong Emperor, a reign often referenced on later decorative wares. This mark is consistent with 20th-century export or decorative production, rather than an 18th-century imperial piece.

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Key Features:

Traditional famille jaune (yellow ground) enamel decoration

Hand-painted floral and bird panels within shaped reserves

Intricate scrolling lotus-style patterning throughout

Lidded form with domed cover

Red six-character Qianlong mark to base (apocryphal)

Classic Chinese ginger jar silhouette

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Dimensions:

12cm tall x 10cm width across widest mid point. Approximate

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Date:

Mid–late 20th century, made in the style of earlier Qing dynasty porcelain.

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Condition:

Very good vintage condition overall

Some light age-related wear to the base rim

Internal cork present (likely later addition)

No visible cracks or restoration

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Why We Love It:

This is exactly the kind of piece that brings colour, symbolism, and decorative richness into a space. The yellow ground is especially eye-catching—traditionally associated with imperial taste—while the detailed enamel work gives it that unmistakable Chinese aesthetic that collectors and interior stylists love.