#5990 • Qing Dynasty Iron Red Glazed Covered Ginger Jar

Part of Royal Artifacts & Magnificent Jewelry (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $4,000-$5,000 Qing Dynasty Iron Red Glazed Covered Ginger Jar W/Fu Lion Motif, Calligraphy & Tongzhi Reign Mark - This ginger jar has a wide globular body leading up to a finial lid. The jar is decorated in a vivid iron red glaze with an ornate fu lion among cloud wisps. The lid is similarly decorated, and the body is also decorated with molded lion handles and the back with black underglazed calligraphy. The base of the jar bears a four character Tongzhi reign mark in underglazed red. Measurements (approximate): 9"H x 7"W.