Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar with Cover
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 19th century
Object NameJar
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 16 cm
Rim: Diameter: 5 cm
Base: Diameter: 10 cm
Rim: Diameter: 5 cm
Base: Diameter: 10 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024818
About MeBlue and white ginger jar and cover with dragon, bat and cloud decoration. The bat is the symbol of happiness. The Chinese dragon symbolises authority, strength, wisdom, goodness and by association, the Emperor. From the 18th century onwards, the Chinese manufactured blue and white for export in vast quantities, particularly from the kilns at Jingdezhen.
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
19th century
