What is Chinese famille verte?

famille verte, (French: “green family”) group of Chinese porcelain wares characterized by decoration painted in a colour range that includes yellow, blue, red, purple, and green, the latter sometimes used for the ground. Famille verte ware was made largely during the Kangxi period (1661–1722) of the Qing dynasty.

What is a famille vase?

famille rose, (French: “rose family”) group of Chinese porcelain wares characterized by decoration painted in opaque overglaze rose colours, chiefly shades of pink and carmine. These colours were known to the Chinese as yangcai (“foreign colours”) because they were first introduced from Europe (about 1685).

What is Chinese famille noire?

Famille Noire (fr., black family, or black palette) Chinese porcelain refers to those decorated with a black background and complimentary polychrome enamel decoration traditionally including aubergine, white, yellow and green.

What is the history of the ginger jar?

Though the ginger jar was originally intended as a utilitarian object, it often showcased the rich colors and vibrant patterns characteristic of Chinese ceramics. As time progressed, ginger jars became increasingly celebrated as decorative objects, and by the 19th century, the ginger jar was essentially collected solely for aesthetics.

What is the difference between famille rose and decorated ginger jars?

When comparing the two types of decorated ginger jar, it is safe to say that the color range of famille rose wares tend to be more varied and vibrant, yet the older famille verte pieces often have a unique iridescence – thanks to the nature of their respective glazes – that is beyond compare. Looking for more?

How much is a pair of Kangxi ginger jars worth?

A pair of blue and white porcelain lidded ginger jars, marked with four-character mark Kangxi, but 19th century. Sold for €600 via Zeeuws Veilinghuis (March 2018).

What is the purpose of a Chinese jar?

In China, the shape is simply called “guan,” or jar, and they were used to store herbs. Very often the original covers are lost and have been replaced by matching porcelain or finely carved wooden lids with intricate openwork decoration.