Vintage Otagiri Japan Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar Tea Caddy - Mandarin Ducks
Add an elegant touch of traditional Asian artistry to your mantel, bookshelf, or ginger jar collection with this beautiful vintage glazed porcelain tea caddy urn by Otagiri. Featuring a classic ginger jar silhouette, this piece is finished in a soft, warm cream off-white background glaze. The exterior is beautifully decorated with an artistic oriental wetland scene depicting a pair of Mandarin ducks swimming peacefully amidst blooming orange and white lotus blossoms, green lily pads, and tall reeds. The rims of both the main jar and the matching domed lid are highlighted by a delicate hand-applied gold gilt accent line.
The underside of the base features the authentic stamped maker's mark reading Otagiri Japan alongside a stylized flower icon.
Product Features:
- Brand: Otagiri Mercantile Company (OMC)
- Origin: Made in Japan (Stamped on base)
- Style: Traditional Asian / Oriental Chinoiserie
- Artwork Theme: Pair of Mandarin Ducks with Lotus Blossoms & Wetland Reeds
- Material: Glazed Fine Porcelain / Ceramic
- Main Colors: Creamy Ivory, Coral Orange, White, and Leaf Green
- Accent Detail: Fine Gold Gilt Accent Rim Lines
- Configuration: Two-piece set includes (1) main jar body and (1) matching insert lid
- Shipping: Free standard shipping included
Condition:
This ginger jar is in great used vintage condition. Both the main jar body and the matching lid are structurally sound with no chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or repairs. The glazed finish remains exceptionally glossy and smooth across the entire surface, and the colorful botanical and wildlife imagery is clean and unfaded. The base underside shows a clean, clearly legible maker stamp alongside expected minor shelf dust on the unglazed ring from age. The gold gilt accent trim shows only very minimal, faint surface rubbing from normal handling over time. The interior is clean. Please inspect all photos closely to verify the exact condition details before purchasing.
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