Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar With Lid - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets Around the vessel's shoulder

Around the vessel's shoulder

1999 and subsequently sold and purchased at auction in the UK

it features an austere rectangular form punctuated by traditional metal studs and ring pulls

Hand-carved with exceptional skill

He holds an axe in one of his four hands and what looks to be a Shiva lingam between his feet

Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar With Lid - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets Around the vessel's shoulderThis Chinese Famille Rose ginger jar with lid dates to the 19th century and is decorated in the vibrant overglaze enamel palette that became one of the most celebrated ceramic traditions of the Qing dynasty. Hand thrown in porcelain and meticulously painted by hand, the jar depicts a lively garden scene populated by figures engaged in recreation beneath flowering trees, rendered in soft pinks, turquoise greens and delicate iron red outlines