Mid 20th Century Chinese Wedding Tea/Rice Wine Vessel, Ginger Jar Style Vase

This ceramic container was traditionally used to serve tea or rice wine during a wedding banquet. Such a rich blue color and such a lyrical design, this vessel will stand alone as a design element in a display case or filled with blooms as a centerpiece vase. This type of vessel appears for sale in various sizes. This one being slightly larger than most which are listed in the seven to eight inch range. Measuring nine inches tall, nine deep and nine inches in width to the edge of the spout, the result is a pleasant symmetry. Great addition to your blue and white decor. There are no marks to indicate manufacturer or age.