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Vintage Asahi Japan Hexagonal Lidded Ginger Jar / Temple Urn
Add a commanding touch of East Asian elegance to your collection with this impressive vintage Japanese ceramic ginger jar. Produced by Asahi (Japan), this large, six-sided (hexagonal) lidded urn features a beautiful, fine crackle glaze finish over an off-white ground, giving it superb vintage character.
Design Details
Vibrant Palette: Framed by deep emerald green panels decorated with crisp white Chinoiserie scrollwork, accented by rich yellow/gold borders.
Exotic Bird Motif: The main hand-painted panels showcase a stunningly detailed exotic long-tailed bird (paradise bird/parrot) perched on branches with pink cherry blossoms, alternating with round circular medallions featuring songbirds in a natural garden setting.
Matching Hexagonal Lid: Features a stepped hexagonal design matching the base, crowned with a bright yellow finial.
Size & Dimensions
Height: 15 inches (with lid)
Width: 7.5 inches (at widest point)
Backstamp & Authenticity
Features the original "asahi JAPAN" paper label on the base alongside a stamped teal/green square underglaze artisan mark
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
Surface: Features a uniform, intentional fine crackle glaze typical of classic Japanese export earthenware. The interior of the lid and jar are clean.
Note: Please inspect all high-resolution photos for a complete look at the fine details and exact condition of this pie
