Large Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar h0 They are made from jade

They are made from jade and horsehair and each varies slightly in terms colour and design

The brass fastening clasp is a recent addition

it would originally have been used to store precious green tea leaves

either as a stand-alone ornament or for displaying flowers

but the cabinet is otherwise in a quite original condition

Large Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar h0 They are made from jadeThese ginger jars are handmade in Jingdezhen in southern China using traditional potters' wheels. Jingdezhen is known as the porcelain capital of China, renowned for producing top quality porcelain for centuries and home to the imperial kilns during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The jars feature traditional cobalt blue pigment and butterfly designs, representing longevity and marital joy. Used in China for centuries, jars like these were originally