Rare Qing Dynasty Phoenix and Peony Ginger Jar

Extremely rare Chinese porcelain ginger jar decorated in…
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Extremely rare Chinese porcelain ginger jar decorated in famille verte enamels, with the phoenix and peony design, all on a crackled brownish-white glaze. Late Qing Dynasty. Lamped (drilled) for electricity. Wiring requires replacement. Note: the phoenix and peony design was common to the Nonya or Straits Chinese porcelain, made for the Babas of Singapore and the Malacca Straits regions. Height 48 cm, jar 26.5 cm

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  • Crackles / Cracquelure - In ceramics, crackles may be introduced intentionally during the firing process, as was often the case with Oriental ceramics, and are known as artificial crackles. Natural crackles occur with age, and if the glaze is transparent, may be difficult to detect. Natural crackles may not cover the whole surface of the object and may be uneven in size.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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