Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Lakeside finish-lacquer adding to the clean

adding to the clean

pure appearance

Originally only the two central doors would have been in place

Made from elm wood with its distinctive deep grain

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Lakeside finish-lacquer adding to the cleanThese smaller sized jars are expertly crafted in Jingdezhen, the historic capital of Chinese porcelain. Drawing inspiration from centuries old designs, jars like these were traditionally used to preserve and transport valuable goods like ginger. Each jar is meticulously hand decorated with a serene scene depicting two small figures in the foreground, with a picturesque lakeside scene, tress and mounts behind.