DepartmentAsia
Ginger jar
NameGinger jar
CultureChinese
Date1832
Place madeCHINA, East Asia, ASIA
MediumCeramic (Earthenware), Glaze
Dimensionsheight: 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
top circumference: 20 1/16 in. (51 cm)
base circumference: 15 3/8 in. (39 cm)
top circumference: 20 1/16 in. (51 cm)
base circumference: 15 3/8 in. (39 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of E. Boyd, A.1961.2.1
Object numberA.1961.2.1
Description"Ginger Jar", hexagonal in shape with rounded top & lip for lid (lid missing). Earthenware with blue-green glaze. Decorated with 6 oval shaped panels on sides, 4 scenic, and 2 with Chinese writing. Around top is dentate ring next to unglazed portion which would be covered by lid.
Late 17th century
Daniel Johnston
19th Century
late 19th century
Richard Gabriel
c. 1700