Chinese Lidded Ginger Jar

Tall, white and a touch smug.

This lidded ginger jar was made of porcelain in China in the 20th century. Ginger jars are commonly seen as storage vessels and decorative objects, valued for their rounded form. The shoulders are broad and full, and the jar narrows gently to its base under a domed lid with a small flat knob. A soft, milky white glaze covers it, flecked here and there with tiny dark spots.

About 17 inches tall. Fill it with branches or leave it blank.