Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Lakeside finish-lacquer perfect for cutlery or linens

perfect for cutlery or linens

Made from elm wood with its distinctive deep grain

subtle undulations and a gently faded tone developed through decades of use

long horizontal panel was originally designed as part of an elaborate internal room divider in a home in Jiangsu province

Each of these is carved in deep relief on several levels

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Lakeside finish-lacquer perfect for cutlery or linensThese 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.