Pot - Porcelain - 'Double Happiness' pot
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Porcelain blue‑and‑white ginger jar with cover from the Qing Dynasty (1850–1900), titled 'Double Happiness', 22 cm tall, in excellent condition with a non‑original 19th‑century lid that fits and a barely visible hairline crack.
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A Fine Chinese Blue and White 'Double Happiness' Ginger Jar with Cover
Decoration: Hand-painted in underglaze blue featuring the stylized Double Happiness character surrounded by a scrolling sweet pea vine motif. The shoulder is adorned with a classic ruyi border, and the base is finished with a band of stylized vertical leaves.
Dimensions: Total height 22 cm (18 cm without the lid).
Condition Report:
Jar: In beautiful, excellent condition. Completely intact with no cracks, chips, or restorations.
Lid: The lid is not original to the jar, but it fits perfectly and is also from the 19th century. It has a barely visible, fine hairline crack (clearly shown in the close-up photos from both the inside and outside- see last 2 photos.)
Your item will be carefully packaged and shipped with full track and trace for your peace of mind; local pickup is also warmly welcomed in Ekeren (Antwerp), Belgium.
Seller's Story
I have great respect to our history. So, it is very important to keep them safe. That is why i package the items very carrefully and safe. Falling from the hands may not be a problem.
Translated by Google TranslateA Fine Chinese Blue and White 'Double Happiness' Ginger Jar with Cover
Decoration: Hand-painted in underglaze blue featuring the stylized Double Happiness character surrounded by a scrolling sweet pea vine motif. The shoulder is adorned with a classic ruyi border, and the base is finished with a band of stylized vertical leaves.
Dimensions: Total height 22 cm (18 cm without the lid).
Condition Report:
Jar: In beautiful, excellent condition. Completely intact with no cracks, chips, or restorations.
Lid: The lid is not original to the jar, but it fits perfectly and is also from the 19th century. It has a barely visible, fine hairline crack (clearly shown in the close-up photos from both the inside and outside- see last 2 photos.)
Your item will be carefully packaged and shipped with full track and trace for your peace of mind; local pickup is also warmly welcomed in Ekeren (Antwerp), Belgium.
Seller's Story
I have great respect to our history. So, it is very important to keep them safe. That is why i package the items very carrefully and safe. Falling from the hands may not be a problem.
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Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
'Double Happiness' pot
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
22 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Diameter
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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