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Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar Hand Painted Double Happiness Motif

$2,400
£1,809.40
€2,106.19
CA$3,376.43
A$3,396.20
CHF 1,978.87
MX$41,377.67
NOK 22,758.28
SEK 23,345.44
DKK 15,742.36

About the Item

This Chinese jar brings together two strong decorative elements. The surface is fully worked in hand-painted blue and white, with a dense ground of scrolling peonies, lotus blossoms, and butterflies. The color is a rich, saturated cobalt. Set within this field are Double Happiness symbols reserved in white against the blue, their crisp panels standing out clearly against the darker ground. The body is full and rounded, rising to a domed cover with a pointed finial. The decoration moves evenly across the surface. The cobalt is applied with control, with slight variation in tone where the brush loads and releases, giving the surface energy. The Double Happiness symbols are integrated into the design, working as part of the overall pattern. They traditionally signify joy, harmony, and fertility, adding meaning to the decoration. The glaze is bright and even, reinforcing the clarity of the painting and the strength of the cobalt. This jar stands out for the depth of its cobalt, the clarity of its brushwork, and the strength of its design. Dimensions: 9.5″ tall x 9″ diameter at the widest point x 5″ diameter at base Condition: Excellent Price: $2400 Decoration: Hand-painted in underglaze blue with floral scrolls, butterflies, and Double Happiness symbols Material: Porcelain Style: Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi period Origin: China Date: Circa 1860–1870 Notable Details: Rich, saturated cobalt with visible brush variation Dense floral ground of peonies, lotus, and butterflies Double Happiness symbols in clear white reserve panels Balanced, rounded form with domed lid and pointed finial Bright glaze enhancing clarity and contrast of decoration
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Katonah, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000013951stDibs: LU866547314142

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