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Satsuma Ginger Jar

Another item made by the famous potters of the Satsuma region and other parts of Japan, Asia and the East are jars that are used for storing foods or precious scents. These jars have become known as Ginger Jars.

These jars come in various different sizes, from as small as 5 inches tall to over 2-3 feet tall and were used to store food items such as salt, rice, ginger and spices. They are typically smaller at the base, rising to a wider "hip" and then returning to a smaller opening at the top which is usually covered with a lid to keep the contents fresh.

As per the other items of Satsuma Pottery, the ginger jars are covered with intricate and beautiful designs, patterns and images of Japanese life, culture, plants, flowers and people.

In modern times, it is popular for the larger of the ginger jars to be turned into lamps. Due to their size and weight, the design makes a perfect lamp base to be displayed and used all over your home or office.  However, it is very unlikely (or foolish) for someone to use a real antique piece in this manner.  The lamps on sale are mostly in the Satsuma style, with the relevant designs and hallmarks, but not of any real value.

The smaller Satsuma Ginger Jars are more collectible than the larger ones, and jars that are highly decorated with hand painted enamel are the most sought after. Make sure you look for any damage when buying a jar and also make sure that you are buying an authentic piece, not a mass production version.

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Antique Kutani Satsuma Iris Flowers Ginger Jar With Lid Artist Signed Vase
Antique Kutani Satsuma Iris Flowers Ginger Jar With Lid Artist Signed Vase
$199.00
VTG Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase
VTG Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase
$9.99
Beautiful Vintage SATSUMA JAPAN Peacock Floral Asian Ginger Jar Vase Lidded Urn
Beautiful Vintage SATSUMA JAPAN Peacock Floral Asian Ginger Jar Vase Lidded Urn
$20.00

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Vintage SATSUMA Ginger Jar White Gold Black Flowers Birds 55 Floral Oriental 2
Vintage SATSUMA Ginger Jar White Gold Black Flowers Birds 55 Floral Oriental 2
$19.97
Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Ceramic haind Painted Ginger Jar Signed Hallmark
Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Ceramic haind Painted Ginger Jar Signed Hallmark
$1,000.00
VINTAGE SATSUMA GINGER JAR VASE PEACOCK FLORAL PATTERN
VINTAGE SATSUMA GINGER JAR VASE PEACOCK FLORAL PATTERN
$35.00

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Vintage Satsuma Peacock Ginger Jar  Lid Motif Ceramic Floral Gold Accent Japan
Vintage Satsuma Peacock Ginger Jar Lid Motif Ceramic Floral Gold Accent Japan
$29.95
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar 65 With Lid
Vintage Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar 65 With Lid
$40.00
Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Ginger Jar
Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Ginger Jar
$78.00