Vintage CHINESE PORCELAIN GINGER JAR WITH FOO DOG QING DYNASTY YONG ZHENG MARK

Description

CHINESE PORCELAIN JAR &AMP FOO DOG FINIAL W QING DYNASTY YONG ZHENG MARK.
The inscription on this jar basically says “Made during the Zhong Zhen era of the great Qing dynasty,” however closer inspection would more accurately date the piece between 1890-1920’s. The western number on the bottom didn’t become common until around 1890’s. It is a genuine piece possibly made during the reign of Empress Dowager, the true ruler at that time. She loved art design and sold a number of series of pieces. The standard script of the seal came back into vogue during the late 19th century and they were almost always written in red and the font style of the number would also place it in late 19th, early 20th century which might have indicated the correct size sagger for firing or match the correct fired lid to the base. A close look at the hand paint will support the fact that it was made in the old kiln’s where paint did not come out even as with today’s pieces.The piece is almost 15″ tall with lid on, diameter of opening is 4″ and 23″ around widest part and weighs just under 5 lbs.. This is a beautiful Chinese decor piece or Collectible.