Inspired by one of the most celebrated pieces in Chinese ceramic history — the Yuan Dynasty Guiguzi Descending the Mountain jar — this compact version brings the same dramatic narrative onto a tabletop-sized lidded jar.
On a warm, cream-colored crackle-glazed body, a bearded sage rides a wooden chariot pulled by a tiger and a leopard, pines and bamboo framing the scene. The crackle glaze runs across every surface, including the domed lid topped with a rounded finial, giving the jar a collected, aged feel.
At 17 cm tall with a 6 cm mouth and 5.5 cm foot, it reads more like a small urn or storage jar than a decorative knick-knack — substantial enough to hold its own on a scholar’s desk, altar, or bookshelf, and a natural conversation starter for anyone interested in Chinese mythology or antique porcelain.
Why you’ll love it
- Iconic Guiguzi Descending the Mountain narrative scene — sage on a tiger-drawn chariot
- Authentic crackle-glaze surface, unique pattern on every piece
- Domed lid with ball finial, matching blue ring details
- 17 cm tall: a taller, more statuesque profile than average small ginger jars
- Packed in foam-lined double box for safe worldwide shipping
Specifications
- Material: Ceramic / Porcelain
- Color: Blue and White
- Pattern: Figural, Tiger & Pine Tree with Crackle Glaze
- Height: approx. 17 cm (6.7 inches)
- Mouth Diameter: approx. 6 cm (2.4 inches)
- Base Diameter: approx. 5.5 cm (2.2 inches)
- Style: Chinoiserie / Traditional Chinese
- Included: 1 x Ginger Jar with Lid
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