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Beautiful vibrant large covered porcelain ginger jar featuring elaborate Famille Rose-style floral and bird decoration. The porcelain is richly hand-decorated with polychrome overglaze enamels, visible hand-applied detailing and raised gilt embellishment. Large peonies, flowering branches and a bird motif are surrounded by dense floral borders in pink, coral, yellow, purple, green and blue. The coordinating lid features blue decoration, a colorful floral medallion and gold-tone finial.Close-up photographs are included to show the visible brushwork, raised gilt detailing and variations characteristic of hand-applied decorationThe body is decorated with abundant peonies and other flowers in pink, coral, yellow, purple, blue and green, accented by gilt detailing. One side features a bird perched among flowering branches, while the reverse displays a dense garden of blossoms. The coordinating fitted lid has delicate blue decoration, a colorful floral center and a gold-tone finial.A substantial decorative piece that works beautifully in Chinoiserie, Grandmillennial, traditional, Asian-inspired or collected interiors.Approximate dimensions:* 12 in high including lid/finial
* 8 in wide at widest point
* 3 in openingCondition: Pre-owned condition with surface and base wear consistent with previous display and handling. The unglazed foot shows expected discoloration/scuffing from use. Gilt decoration shows areas of variation and age-related wear. Please review photographs closely for condition and decorative details.Markings: No maker’s mark observed on the underside.
