Hand-Painted Sunflower Ginger Jar with Lid
Decorative ceramic vessel and lid (ginger jar/temple jar) • Anonymous studio potter or commercial decorative arts workshop (likely Italian, Portuguese, or American decorative import)
Style & Movement
Decorative arts, Arts and Crafts inspired floral folk style
Medium & Technique
Glazed ceramic with hand-painted overglaze polychrome decoration
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated height approximately 16 to 20 inches, upright vertical faceted baluster format
Subject Description
A faceted ceramic ginger jar featuring a continuous pattern of vibrant yellow sunflowers with dark brown centers, interspersed with green foliage against a deep cobalt blue background, complete with a matching faceted domed lid featuring a pointed finial
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good condition with no immediately visible structural cracks, chips, or major glaze losses
Estimated Market Value
$75 - $150
Auction Estimate
$50 - $100
Provenance History
Acquired through general retail or home decor markets, likely descending from contemporary private residential collections
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mass-produced or studio-produced decorative ceramics that draw heavy thematic inspiration from Vincent van Gogh's iconic sunflower motifs and traditional European majolica traditions for domestic interior design
Notable Features
Distinctive octagonal or faceted body shape adding architectural rigidity to the traditional ginger jar silhouette, paired with a bold cobalt and yellow high-contrast color palette
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust and potential light wear to the glazed underside base typical of display use
Conservation Recommendations
Dust gently with a soft dry cloth; handle carefully by the body rather than the lid finial to prevent accidental dropping