Antique Ceramic Ginger Jar With A Lid, Decorated With Sancai Enamel

Antique ceramic ginger jar with a lid, decorated with Sancai enamel
A Chinese craftwork from the late Qing Dynasty, converted into a lamp during the first half of the 20th century
The pot features a crackled amber-yellow/ochre glaze, adorned with a polychrome enamel decoration depicting
the “Hundred Antiquities” (Bogu) motif. It depicts scholarly and decorative objects symbolizing good fortune, such as vases containing chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, stacks of books, scroll cases, incense burners, and ruyi scepers. The lid is topped with a lotus bud-shaped finial and adorned with butterfly motifs
The metalwork is the result of a classic European restoration dating from the early to mid-20th century. The metal collar and curved support fit perfectly around the neck and the original ceramic lid, without drilling into the top of the lid itself
Minor damage to the lid, otherwise in very good vintage condition
22 cm wide and deep
The ginger jar is 35 cm tall
Total height: 77 cm