VERY NICE "SATSUMA" JAPANESE GINGER JAR/VASE
BEATIFULLY HAND PAINTED NATURE SCENERY WITH GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL!
MEASURES 5 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 6 INCHES IN HEIGHT
CONDITION IS "AS NEW" !
EXCELLENT AUTHENTIC, ANTIQUE COLLECATABLE VASE
VERY HIGH QUALITY ANTIQUE JAPANESE HAND PAINTED VASE .
THE BACK OF THE ITEM IS MARKED " SATSUMA HAND PAINTED MADE IN JAPAN"
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED IN THIS ITEM
Made by the famous potters of the Satsuma region and other parts of Japan, Asia and the East are jars that are used for storing foods or precious scents. These jars have become known as Ginger Jars.
These jars come in various different sizes, from as small as 5 inches tall to over 2-3 feet tall and were used to store food items such as salt, rice, ginger and spices. They are typically smaller at the base, rising to a wider “hip” and then returning to a smaller opening at the top which is usually covered with a lid to keep the contents fresh.
As per the other items of Satsuma Pottery, the ginger jars are covered with intricate and beautiful designs, patterns and images of Japanese life, culture, plants, flowers and people.
In modern times, it is popular for ginger jars to be turned into lamps. Due to their size and weight, the design makes a perfect lamp base to be displayed and used all over your home or office.
The smaller Satsuma Ginger Jars are more collectible than the larger ones, and jars that are highly decorated with hand painted enamel are the most sought after. Make sure you look for any damage when buying a Satsuma Ginger Jar and also make sure that you are buying an authentic piece, not a mass production version.
