15” tall, tag said vintage, features bright and dark green leaf design with peach/orange/purple butterfly motif, gold finial on life and detailed at the bottom of the jar and rim of the lid, no chips cracks or damage, ginger/temple jar style, bought it from another antique store for $225
15” top of finial to bottom of jar, 4” opening, 5.5” base, 7.75” widest point of jar
Hello, this item is a Chinese porcelain ginger jar in the so called Book Choy or leafy vegetal style, produced in the late 20th century, most likely from the 1970s to 1990s, as a decorative export piece rather than a Qing dynasty original. The jar features a stylized leaf and branch motif rendered in bright and dark green enamels with small butterfly accents in peach, orange, and purple tones, combined with a gilt finial on the lid. The body form, palette, and surface finish are consistent with modern famille verte inspired revival wares, often made for the Western decorative market. The base bears a stamped red mark, which is decorative rather than indicative of imperial manufacture. The overall proportions, glossy glaze, and uniform enamel application point to factory production rather than hand finished court quality porcelain.
The condition appears very good, with no visible chips, cracks, or structural restoration noted in the images, and only minor base wear consistent with age and handling. From a market perspective, comparable 15 inch decorative Chinese ginger jars of late 20th century production typically sell in the range of USD 150 to USD 350, depending on visual appeal, condition, and retail context.