Chinese Blue & White Porcelain 'Double Happiness' Ginger Jar - - Porcelain - China - 20th century
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A 20th‑century Chinese porcelain blue‑and‑white ginger jar, titled Chinese Blue & White Porcelain 'Double Happiness' Ginger Jar, 17 cm high with a 16 cm diameter, featuring a hand‑painted Double Happiness motif and surrounding foliage, provenance from a gallery/antique dealer, with an empty double blue ring mark on the base, in excellent condition and authentic.
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An attractive and traditionally decorated Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain ginger jar.
Decoration & Symbolism: The front of the jar features a prominent hand-painted 'Double Happiness' calligraphy symbol (Shuāngxǐ), an auspicious motif traditionally gifted during weddings to wish harmony and prosperity to a new couple.
The central character is surrounded by intricate scrolling foliage, vines, and classic lotus blooms.
Markings: The base features an empty underglaze blue double concentric ring mark, a historical nod to the Kangxi period convention where potters left the emperor's mark area blank out of respect.
Condition: Excellent structural condition. No visible cracks, hairline fractures, restorations, or chips.
An attractive and traditionally decorated Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain ginger jar.
Decoration & Symbolism: The front of the jar features a prominent hand-painted 'Double Happiness' calligraphy symbol (Shuāngxǐ), an auspicious motif traditionally gifted during weddings to wish harmony and prosperity to a new couple.
The central character is surrounded by intricate scrolling foliage, vines, and classic lotus blooms.
Markings: The base features an empty underglaze blue double concentric ring mark, a historical nod to the Kangxi period convention where potters left the emperor's mark area blank out of respect.
Condition: Excellent structural condition. No visible cracks, hairline fractures, restorations, or chips.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Height
17 cm
Width
16 cm
Title of artwork
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain 'Double Happiness' Ginger Jar -
Depth
16 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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