Large Chinese Famille Jaune Porcelain Ginger Jar Boys at Play 14.5” Kangxi Mark For Sale

A striking large vintage Chinese Famille Jaune-style porcelain ginger jar with its original coordinating lid.

Standing approximately 14.5 inches tall, the jar has substantial decorative presence and features a vivid yellow ground with colorful figural and botanical decoration.

The hand-painted-style decoration includes a traditional “Boys at Play” scene with children in a garden setting, surrounded by stylized trees, flowers and ornamental borders. Additional geometric and floral decoration appears around the shoulder, neck, base and domed lid.

The underside bears an underglaze-blue six-character Kangxi-style mark within a double circle. The mark is presented as part of the decorative tradition of the piece and is not being represented as indicating Kangxi-period manufacture.

DETAILS

• Origin: China

• Material: Porcelain

• Form: Lidded ginger jar / decorative temple jar

• Style: Famille Jaune / Chinese revival

• Motif: Boys at Play / children, flowers and garden decoration

• Height: Approx. 14.5” including lid and finial

• Mark: Six-character Kangxi-style mark within double circle

• Inventory notation: X022 on underside

CONDITION

Excellent vintage condition.

No chips, cracks, structural hairlines or repairs have been observed.

The colorful decoration remains bright and attractive, with minor age-appropriate surface and base wear. The coordinating lid sits securely on the jar.

Please examine all photographs carefully, including the underside mark, lid, rim and decorative details, as they form an important part of the condition description.

PACKING & SHIPPING

The jar and lid will be individually wrapped and heavily cushioned, with particular protection given to the lid and finial, and securely double-boxed for shipment.