Antique Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar Ray Williams master carver amidst an incredible collection of

amidst an incredible collection of art

art deco-influenced modern vase was designed by Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg (Sweden) in the 1980s

and I think the polka dot and striped patterns

Each measures 2

all the better for the patterns of dots and waves that animate it and the little red bow holding his hat in place

Antique Asian Blue and White Ginger Jar Ray Williams master carver amidst an incredible collection ofThis small but stunning antique ginger jar, presumed to be either Chinese or Korean, feels like it belongs in a museum vitrine; this is really a beautiful little piece. Based on other ginger jars to which it bears closest resemblance, Id guess it dates from second half of the 19th century. I love the shape of ginger jars generally, but it is the gestural application of the blue glaze that really makes this one, and also gives it a very modern