A rare matched pair of late 19th century Chinese blue and white stoneware ginger jars, each hand-painted with a lively scholars scene beneath a fruiting tree. Original lids included. Beautiful provincial Qing craftsmanship with strong decorative appeal.Beautiful pair of late Qing Dynasty blue and white stoneware jars, hand-thrown and decorated in cobalt underglaze circa 1870–1900.Each jar shows a gathering of scholars beneath a fruiting tree, a traditional Chinese motif associated with longevity, wisdom and refined culture. The scene is executed in expressive, spontaneous brushwork, characteristic of provincial workshops in Southern China during the late Qing period.The jars retain their original lids, which is increasingly rare. The glaze has a soft, slightly milky tone with natural firing imperfections, iron speckles in the clay body and subtle tonal variations in the cobalt. These features are typical for authentic 19th century kiln production and add to the charm and originality of the pair.Their presence makes them ideal decorative pieces for consoles, sideboards, kitchen counters or entry tables. They work beautifully in both traditional interiors and more eclectic spaces.Stoneware, cobalt underglaze painting, hand-thrown, hand-painted.Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1870–1900.The price shown on 1stDibs is per jar, not for the pair.