Antique Shiwan Ginger Jar – Green Glazed Chinese Pottery (c. 1900)

✅ Short core description

• Authentic Shiwan ginger jar with green glaze
• Handcrafted Chinese ceramic with visible patina
• Decorative and functional (e.g. as a plant pot)
• Timeless piece with a historical character

📋 Quick product details

• Origin: Shiwan, Guangdong (China)
• Period: late 19th – early 20th century
• Material: earthenware / stoneware
• Color: green glazed

Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 9 cm
• Diameter (widest point): approx. 10 cm

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition – no cracks or chips. Light signs of age consistent with its period. Unglazed base, typical for Shiwan ceramics.

🛠 About the product / Function

This classic Shiwan ginger jar is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese pottery. Originally used for storing ginger, herbs, or tea, it is now especially valued as a decorative object.

Thanks to its compact size and warm appearance, this piece works perfectly as a subtle interior accent or as a stylish plant pot (for example for a cactus or succulent).

🏭 Manufacturer & history

Shiwan, located in Guangdong province, China, has been known for centuries as an important center of ceramic production. Ginger jars from this region were used locally as well as exported worldwide.

Examples from the late 19th and early 20th century are particularly sought after today due to their handcrafted character, subtle variations in shape, and distinctive glaze.

⭐ Special features / Highlights

• Original handmade piece – not mass-produced
• Beautiful green glaze with natural variations
• Characteristic unglazed base (authentic detail)
• Blends effortlessly with both modern and vintage interiors

📦 Shipping: Dispatched within 1–2 business days as a tracked parcel. Carefully packaged to prevent damage.

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