Chinese Ginger Jar with Cranes

19th century, gray background with underglaze blue decoration of double cranes among stylized clouds, flowers, and pairs of peaches below, all symbols of an auspicious marriage and longevity, with wooden lid.

10 in.

Estate of Edward and Terri Schwartz, New Jersey and North Carolina

Good condition with a hairline crack on underside; some minor nicks and chips to the mouth rim; wood loss to finial of lid.