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Chinese Jar

by James Unruh
(Wichita, KS)

I am new to this site and collecting. I purchased a jar at an estate sale (pictured) and am curious if it is a copy, who made it and its actual use. I have seen similar jars called "teapots." oil jar." and "ginger jar." The jar is approximately 6 1/2 inches tall and 7 inches in diameter. The reason for purchase was it looked interesting and unusual and it fit in with my wife's collection.
Thanks for your help
Jim

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Sep 02, 2011
 Thanks
by: Jim

Thanks Peter. Your answers have quinched my thirst for the identity of the Jar.
Jim
Sep 01, 2011
 Thanks
by: Jim

I appreciate your help. The spout is as it looks, curved. What do the marks relate to English?



With Chinese bilingual marks the Chinese has usually the same meaning as the English, here it is Made in China.

peter
Sep 01, 2011
 neck
by: Jim

The neck is just as is shown, curved. The side has four loops for a carrying cord. The estate I bought it from traveled a lot and China was one of the destinations. I am also curious as to the designs, no people or scenes.
Aug 31, 2011
 blue and white jar
by: Anonymous

Hi Jim,
The jar seems to be printed, and the mark is probably from the second half of the 20th century.
Its shape is indeed a bit odd, however.
The lid and spout look more like those of a teapot, but the position of the spout and its proportion could indicate another use. The oil pots I have seen, on the other hand, would have a similar height as the diameter, although they may have a small spout.

One question. Is their a straight neck as with Ginger jars? It could be a modified ginger jar.
A teapot would need a handle, but I cannot see one in these pictures. But there seem to be four lugs to pass a rope through, making it suitable for carrying.

I'm afraid, I cannot tell you what it was used for, actually, but probably not as teapot. Also, ginger jars were used purely for storage, so that can be excluded also. They have no spout.

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