Blue and White Koi Fish Ginger Jar — Crackle Glaze Temple Jar, 6.3

A bold, graphic take on the classic Chinese fish jar. A single plump koi swims across the crackle-glazed body — its head, fins and trailing water plants rendered in deep cobalt blue, while the scales are filled in glowing copper red (youlihong), a difficult underglaze technique prized by collectors.

The same fish motif repeats in miniature on the domed lid, which is topped with a small pointed finial. The cream-colored crackle glaze runs over the whole jar, giving the blue-and-red fish a vintage, hand-drawn feel — like a folk kiln piece pulled from an old kiln site.

In Chinese, “fish” (鱼 yú) sounds exactly like “surplus/abundance” (余 yú), so a fish jar is the classic gift for Lunar New Year, housewarmings and business openings — wishing the receiver abundance all year round.

Specifications

• Material: Ceramic / Porcelain
• Color: Blue, White, and Rust-Red with Crackle Glaze
• Pattern: Fish & Aquatic Motif
• Height: approx. 16 cm (6.3 inches)
• Width/Diameter: approx. 9.5 cm (3.7 inches)
• Style: Chinoiserie / Traditional Chinese
• Included: 1 x Ginger Jar with Lid