Porcelain Ginger Jar, retailer Lidded Jar with Pumpkin Top, Japanese Scene with Gold Detail, Beige Ground

A Beige Ground Japanese Scene Porcelain Ginger Jar with Pumpkin Top, Beige

We found this ginger jar within United Wilson's vast collection of samples and were adored by the cute pumpkin top on this quaint ginger jar. The pattern is a Japanese hut by the lake, which is highlighted with gold glaze. This is a handmade item by United Wilson - a 40 years old Hong Kong company specializing in porcelain.

SIZE: D 17 X H 24 cm

MATERIAL: Hard retailer Paste Porcelain

What is Hard Paste Porcelain?

If you go into a museum and see a porcelain, chances are it is made of hard paste porcelain. Time and air does not affect it, and it never rust or corrodes. Given good care, it lasts for centuries . Different from other ceramic, hard paste porcelain is fired at much higher temperature at 1400 degree Celsius (about 2550 Fahrenheit), which makes it much more prone to failure without experienced understanding of how the material react in such high heat. This is also why porcelain is known amongst artists and artisans as one of the most difficult medium to make, but one that is truly timeless.