Blue and white porcelain ginger jar
Estimated Value
$30-$120
A small to medium porcelain ginger jar or lidded jar form with a rounded body, short neck, and white rim. The vessel is decorated in a blue-and-white palette with stylized floral or berry-like motifs and a banded pattern around the shoulder. A heavily worn paper label remains on the front, reading in part '...selected... in ginger' and 'Hong Kong,' suggesting it was marketed as imported ginger or a decorative jar associated with ginger products. The glaze appears glossy and the decoration is likely transfer-printed or hand-applied in a mass-produced export style rather than high-end studio porcelain.
Era
Mid-20th century, likely 1950s-1970s
Origin
China or Hong Kong (label suggests Hong Kong distribution; likely Chinese manufacture)
Material
Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration
Condition
Fair. Visible wear to the paper label, surface scuffs, and minor staining/discoloration. No obvious large cracks or chips visible in the image, but condition should be verified in hand.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 7-10 inches tall and 6-8 inches in diameter
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium. The form and wear appear consistent with a vintage porcelain jar, but the exact maker and age cannot be confirmed from the visible image alone. The label is period-looking but too damaged to fully verify.
Provenance
Likely an export porcelain jar sold through Hong Kong, possibly originally containing preserved ginger or sold as a decorative food container. The surviving label suggests commercial retail provenance rather than a fine antique porcelain workshop piece.
Historical Significance
Blue-and-white porcelain jars have a long tradition in Chinese ceramics, and export jars from Hong Kong reflect mid-20th-century trade and souvenir/food packaging practices. While not especially rare, they are representative of postwar Asian export ceramics and commercial porcelain production.