Blue and White Porcelain

Blue and White Porcelain

Our beautiful range of blue and white Chinese porcelain includes classic ginger jars, temple jars, ceramic stools and more. Each item is a faithful reproduction of the exquisite blue and white pottery produced in China as far back as the seventh century, still made in the small workshops of Jingdezhen - renowned as the Chinese capital of porcelain. The iconic blue decoration is achieved using the cobalt pigment, finished with a clear glaze to produce these wonderful designs.

Small Blue and White Tea Jar New
€100,95

Small Blue and White Tea Jar

XAC-GJ04S

These smaller ceramic jars are reproductions of storage jars once used to hold tea for shipping. Each one is glazed in cobalt blue with a floral pa...

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€100,95
Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Dragon New
€53,95

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Dragon

XAC-GJBW-S-04

These smaller-sized jars are crafted in Jingdezhen, the renowned centre for porcelain in China. Inspired by centuries-old designs seen on ginger ja...

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€53,95
Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbird New
€53,95

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbirds

XAC-GJBW-S-03

Crafted in Jingdezhen, the centre for porcelain in China, these smaller-sized jars draw inspiration from centuries-old designs. Cermamic jars like ...

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€53,95
Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Flowers New
€53,95

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Flowers

XAC-GJBW-S-02

These smaller sized jars are expertly crafted in Jingdezhen, the historic capital of Chinese porcelain. Drawing inspiration from centuries-old desi...

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€53,95
Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Lakeside New
€53,95

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Lakeside

XAC-GJBW-S-01

These smaller sized jars are expertly crafted in Jingdezhen, the historic capital of Chinese porcelain. Drawing inspiration from centuries-old desi...

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€53,95
Zhi Que Flat Vase New
€112,95

Zhi Que Flat Vase

XAC-AC8329

This unusually shaped vase is a lovely reproduction, decorated with a bird perched on a blossom branch.  In a classic blue glazed white porcelain, ...

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€112,95
Large Fuliiang Blue and White Ginger Jar, Bamboo New
€136,95

Large Fuliang Blue and White Ginger Jar, Bamboo

XAC-PB-GJ-29161

Produced in Jingdezhen, the renowned hub of Chinese porcelain and former home of the Ming and Qing imperial kilns, these large ginger jars showcase...

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€136,95
Large Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar New
€136,95

Large Fuliang Butterfly Blue and White Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-29163

These ginger jars are handmade in Jingdezhen in southern China using traditional potters' wheels. Jingdezhen is known as the porcelain capital of C...

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€136,95
Nanhe Blue and White Dragon Fish Pot New
€278,95

Nanhe Blue and White Dragon Fish Pot

XAC-PB-FP-160251

These exquisite, oversized jars feature a prominent 'tianlong' celestial dragon, a symbol of the emperor and of imperial might. The jars have four ...

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€278,95
Nanhe Blue and White Fish Pot New
€278,95

Nanhe Blue and White Fish Pot

XAC-PB-FP-160250

These beautiful, large lidded jars are decorated with fish as a symbol for prosperity. The jars include four lion head handles and a temple lion - ...

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€278,95
Large Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar New
€136,95

Large Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-24162

Originating from Jingdezhen, the world famous centre for Chinese porcelain and home to the imperial kilns of the Ming and Qing dynasties, these lar...

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€136,95
Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar New
€100,95

Fuliang Bird Blue and White Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-24165

Crafted in Jingdezhen, the historic capital of Chinese porcelain, these blue and white ginger jars are inspired by centuries-old designs. Tradition...

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€100,95
Blue and White Xian Immortals Jar New
€290,95

Blue and White Immortals Jar

XAC-PB-XIJ-16250

This stunning pot in blue and white is a reproduction of ceramics used for storage and decoration in China for hundreds of years. Chinese blue and ...

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€290,95
Ceramic Stool with Willow Landscape
€171,95

Ceramic Stool with Willow Landscape

XAC-HS21930

These lovely ceramic stools are decorated in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze with a traditional design based on a willow pattern landscape. ...

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€171,95
Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
€112,95

Umbrella Stand Oriental Ceramic, White And Blue With Rambling Rose

XAC-HU11926

With a design to match our ceramic stool, this umbrella stand pictures birds perched among the branches of a rambling rose. Made from porcelain wit...

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€112,95
Blue and White Ceramic Stool with Rambling Rose
€171,95

Ceramic Stool with Rambling Rose

XAC-HS11926

These stools have a beautiful, classic Chinese blue and white glaze and are hand decorated with paintings of birds perched on the branches of a ram...

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€171,95
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Stool
€290,95

Chinese Ceramic Stool, Blue And White with Children

XAC-16BL-BTG1

These beautiful glazed Chinese stools come in a classic blue and white and are reproductions of those used in China for seating both inside and out...

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€290,95
Dragon Ginger Jar
€100,95

Dragon Ginger Jar

XAC-PB-GJ-24164

These ceramic jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are decorated with Chinese dragons and are are reproductions of old ginger jars. They ...

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€100,95
Double Happiness Jar
€88,95

Double Happiness Ginger Jar

XAC-GJBW-06

These ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are are reproductions of old ceramics. They come with a lid and are beautifully decorat...

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€88,95
Dragon Tea Caddy
€46,95

Dragon Tea Caddy

XAC-JC6282

This lovely traditional blue and white tea caddy depicts a dragon guarding the flaming pearls of wisdom. It comes with an air tight seal so is idea...

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€46,95
Blue and White Glazed Tea Urn
€148,95

Blue and White Glazed Tea Urn

XAC-GJ05

These large ceramic tea urns are hand painted and glazed in classic Chinese blue and white. They include a lid with pointed handle, and are decorat...

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€148,95
Blue and White Tea Jar
€112,95

Blue and White Tea Jar

XAC-GJ04

These ceramic tea jars are reproductions, hand painted and glazed in classic Chinese blue and white. They come with a lid with a brass ring handle,...

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€112,95
Blue and White Fish Bowl Planter
from €432,95

Blue and White Fish Bowl Planter

XAC-FB1-S

These large, heavy ceramic bowls are reproductions of those used to house prized pet fish in China during the 17th century. The decoration is in a ...

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from €432,95
Dragon Ceramic Stool
€290,95

Dragon Ceramic Stool

XAC-18013

These white glazed ceramic stools are reproductions of pieces that were used for indoor and outdoor seating particularly in southern China for cent...

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€290,95
Ceramic Chinese Barrel Stool, Blue and White
€290,95

Ceramic Stool, Blue and White

XAC-16BL

These lovely ceramic stools are reproductions of pieces that were used for indoor and outdoor seating particularly in southern China for centuries....

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€290,95
Ginger Jar, Blue and White, Tree
€88,95

Ginger Jar, Blue and White, Tree

XAC-GJBW-05

Although reproductions, these ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are nicely finished. They come with a ceramic lid and are beaut...

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€88,95
Ginger Jar, Blue and White, Curios
€88,95

Ginger Jar, Blue and White, Curios

XAC-GJBW-04

Although reproductions, these ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are nicely finished. They come with a ceramic lid and are beaut...

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€88,95
Ginger Jar, Blue and White with Butterfly
€88,95

Ginger Jar, Blue and White with Butterfly

XAC-GJBW-03

Although reproductions, these ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are nicely finished. They come with a ceramic lid and are beaut...

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€88,95
Ginger Jar, Blue and White, Butterfly
€88,95

Ginger Jar, Blue and White, Butterfly

XAC-GJBW-02

Although reproductions, these ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are nicely finished. They come with a ceramic lid and are beaut...

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€88,95
Ginger Jar, Blue and White, Possessions
€88,95

Ginger Jar, Blue and White, Possessions

XAC-GJBW-01

Although reproductions, these ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are nicely finished. They come with a ceramic lid and are beaut...

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€88,95
Zhi Que Flask
€88,95

Zhi Que Flask

XAC-AC8331

A beautiful reproduction ceramic flask in blue and white colour with a bird on a blossom branch decoration, this piece matches our Zhi Que Flask lamp.

€88,95
Shi Liu Ginger Jar
€100,95

Shi Liu Ginger Jar

XAC-AC8676

A beautiful reproduction ginger jar in blue and white colour with vine leaves and pomegranate decoration, this piece matches our Shi Liu lamp.

€100,95
Blue and White Dragon Storage Jar
€100,95

Blue and White Dragon Storage Jar

XAC-JC1872

This reproduction lidded jar is in the classic Chinese blue and white glaze with a dragon pattern which matches our Dragon Jar lamp. It comes with ...

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€100,95

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history behind blue and white Chinese vases?
Blue and white porcelain originated during the Tang dynasty (7th–10th century), but it became especially popular in the Yuan and Ming dynasties. The distinctive blue comes from cobalt oxide, which was imported from Persia. These vases were prized for their intricate hand-painted designs and became one of China’s most famous exports, admired worldwide for their craftsmanship and cultural significance.

What are blue and white Chinese vases?
Blue and white Chinese vases are porcelain vessels traditionally decorated with cobalt blue designs on a white background. This iconic style dates back to the Yuan and Ming dynasties and is admired for its timeless elegance.

What materials are used in these vases?
They are made from fine porcelain and feature hand-painted cobalt blue patterns, often depicting floral, landscape, or symbolic Chinese motifs.

Are the blue and white vases at Shimu antiques or reproductions?
Shimu offers both genuine antique vases and high-quality modern reproductions crafted using traditional techniques.

Can blue and white Chinese vases be used in modern interiors?
Yes, these vases are popular as decorative accents in both traditional and contemporary interiors due to their versatility and cultural charm.

What sizes and shapes are available?
Shimu's collection includes a variety of shapes and sizes, from small jars and lidded temple vases to tall floor-standing pieces.

Are the designs on the vases symbolic?
Yes, many patterns have traditional Chinese meanings, such as prosperity, peace, or protection, often represented by lotus flowers, dragons, or phoenixes.

How should I care for a blue and white Chinese vase?
Avoid abrasive cleaners. Gently dust or wipe with a soft cloth. Display in a stable location away from high-traffic areas to prevent damage.

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