Pair of cut crystal ginger jars

Ships from The Netherlands

Kollenburg Antiquairs BV
Premier Seller
Description

A pair of cut crystal lidded jars, also known as ginger jars. The jars stand upon a round, profiled foot that extends upwards towards a ring that serves as the basis for the bowl. The jars are entirely decorated with a cut diamond pattern; this pattern also features on the lids, which are crowned with a cut pinecone.

These jars were used to hold candied ginger. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) shipped ginger to Western Europe, where it was a popular delicacy often consumed after a meal. As it did not grow in our climate, it was imported in both powdered and candied form from the Orient. VOC cargo manifests from the eighteenth century show that the majority of ships carrying candied ginger departed from Batavia, sailing for Dutch ports including Veere, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Hoorn and Delft.

Name
Pair of cut crystal ginger jars
Categories
Decorative Arts Decorative Objects Vases, Garnitures & Vessels
Periods
19th Century Antique ca. 1830
Materials
cut crystal
Styles
Charles X
Measurements
Height: 32 cm, Diameter: 13 cm
Reference
KOLA100248

Related content

19th Century Decorative Arts For Sale Antique Decorative Arts For Sale 19th Century Decorative Objects For Sale Antique Decorative Objects For Sale 19th Century Vases, Garnitures & Vessels For Sale Antique Vases, Garnitures & Vessels For Sale
Kollenburg Antiquairs BV
Premier Seller
Artlistings seller since 2015

Ask the seller

More from this seller

You may also like