Invite a flourish of imperial elegance into your home with this hand-painted Chinese Famille Rose ginger jar—often called a temple jar—lavished in the classic Millefleurs (“Thousand Flowers”) motif. Across the rounded body and domed lid, a garden of peonies, chrysanthemums, and stylized blossoms unfolds in layered pinks, corals, celadon greens, saffron yellows, and inky blacks set over a delicate stippled ground. The palette is unmistakably Famille Rose, prized since the Qing era for its soft, opaque enamels and painterly depth.
The jar’s generous proportions and graceful silhouette create a commanding centerpiece, while the sweeping shoulder and crisp foot ring lend balance and poise. A finial-topped cover completes the profile; together they read as sculpture from every angle. Up close, you’ll notice confident brushwork, fine linework around the petals, and the rhythmic “starburst” florets that punctuate the dotted field—details that reward long looks and good light. There is a small rim nick on the lid (see photos), mentioned for accuracy and reflected in the price; it does little to diminish the jar’s visual impact.
Decoratively, standing 17" tall, this piece is wonderfully versatile. Anchor it alone on a console, pair it with blue-and-white porcelains for collected contrast, or remove the lid and style it as an orchid cachepot. In dining rooms, great rooms, or entries, it delivers instant color, heritage, and texture—exactly the qualities designers seek when finishing a space. Collectors of Chinese porcelain, ginger jars, and Chinoiserie décor will appreciate the faithful surface, lush enamels, and room-making scale.
A timeless statement of craft and culture, ready to crown a mantel, center a tablescape, or elevate a curated vignette.
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