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Ginger Jar

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-73303

Description

White, orange, and green ginger jar with a bulbous body, pierced lid; kakiemn motif, birds, flowers

Details

Descriptive Terms

ginger jars
porcelain
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Kakiemon
Jar, Food Storage
Jar, Ginger
Jar, Ginger

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 5/8 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.3364.2

Related Items

Title Clock Accession Number 1969.3313

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