Antique Chinese Ginger Jar with Calligraphic Decoration, Late Qing Style

A soulful antique ginger jar, likely Chinese in origin, decorated with expressive hand painted brushwork in soft charcoal grey. The calligraphic sweeps of glaze offer a sense of rhythm and movement, balanced by the quiet weight of the rounded form and simple lid. Believed to date from the late Qing period, the piece carries all the imperfect charm of a truly old object.

The glaze has aged with gentle unevenness with pooling in some areas, worn back in others and features surface crazing and a few timeworn chips, particularly to the lid. These signs of age do not detract from its presence, but rather add a richness that feels honest and inviting.

Styling tips:
This piece works beautifully in neutral interiors where patina and contrast take centre stage. Style it solo on open shelving, paired with natural materials like raw wood, stone, or linen. Or cluster it with other small vessels in ceramic, brass or glass to create a layered, lived-in feel. You might also use it as a vase for dried stems or cottage garden pickings, letting the brushwork peek through.

A collector’s piece that brings authenticity, texture and visual interest to any corner of the home.

Measures approximately 14 cm high by 13 cm wide.