China, 19th century. The ginger jar of an ovoid shape with an intense, deep cobalt blue painting of a court scene with four attendants with bamboo and craggy rocks. With an associated old hardwood lid with pierced shou characters, a symbol of longevity and happiness. Condition: Good condition with firing flaws and minor wear. Provenance: English private estate. Weight: 2,358 g. Dimensions: Height 27.5 cm.