Antique Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Bok Choy Melon Jar with Lid – 19th Century Cab For Sale

Up for sale is a stunning, authentic antique Chinese Famille Verte / Famille Rose "Bok Choy" (Cabbage Leaf) porcelain melon jar complete with its original matching lid.This piece features the highly collectible and traditional Chinese cabbage motif, which beautifully wraps around the globular body. The vibrant green hand-painted leaves are beautifully accented with traditional iron-red details, black linework, and a whimsical hand-painted grasshopper nested on the central leaf.The bottom features an authentic, hand-painted four-character Tongzhi Reign Mark (同治年製) in iron-red, dating this exceptional piece to the late 19th Century (Qing Dynasty). The unglazed foot rim shows a gorgeous, smooth, dark patina and natural glaze imperfections consistent with genuine period porcelain of this era.Item Details:• Type: Melon Jar / Ginger Jar with Lid• Origin: China (Qing Dynasty)• Period: Tongzhi Reign (1861–1875)• Pattern: Bok Choy / Cabbage Leaf with Grasshopper• Height: Approx. 9 inches• Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed. Normal wear to the base rim and minor overglaze enamel wear consistent with age and history (please see photos for close-up details).