Two Famille Rose porcelain Tea Leaf Jars. China - Republic Period (1912-1949) 1. A Sānxīng (三星) Tea Leaf Jar: Depicting the Three Star Gods of health, wealth, and longevity. Known respectively as Fú Lù Shòu (福祿壽), the three figures are folk deities that embody prominent star constellations and offer blessings for a good life. The gods are pictured right to left, gathered in a courtyard setting and surrounded by attendants. The lid is painted with two scholars seated in a naturalistic setting, playing the ancient strategy game of Go while drinking tea. Height = 18 cm Diameter = 14.5 cm Weight = 1275 g 2. A 'lóng fèng chéng xiáng' (龍鳳呈祥) Tea Leaf Jar: Decorated with red dragons and phoenixes, symbolizing the perfect union of yin and yang, representing imperial power (dragon) and feminine virtue (phoenix) The dragon signifies masculinity, strength, and the Emperor, while the phoenix embodies beauty, grace, and the Empress, with their pairing signifying a complete, balanced, and fortunate relationship, known as Lóng fèng chéng xiáng (Dragon and Phoenix Present Auspiciousness). Height = 17.7 cm Diameter = 14.4 cm Weight = 1435 g Good condition. Normal traces of age and use. No chips or cracks. Please take a careful look at all photos for a good impression. Insured shipping. Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.