Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Hand Painted Double Happiness Ginger Jar
$1,800.00
This Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar was hand painted in the mid-19th century, during the reign of the Tongzhi Emperor (1856–1875).
The jar is richly decorated in deep cobalt blue with the Double Happiness symbol, butterflies, and scrolling peonies and lotus blossoms, each detail rendered with precision.
The floral motifs flow gracefully across the surface, their intricate brushwork revealing the confident hand of a skilled painter.
The glaze has a luminous surface that beautifully enhances the vibrancy of the underglaze painting.
Created as a symbol of marital joy and enduring harmony, Double Happiness ginger jars were often presented as part of a wedding dowry or domestic offering, signifying blessings of love, unity, and prosperity.
This ginger jar is notable for its elegant proportions, the beauty and clarity of its cobalt blue design, and its fine preservation.
Dimensions: 9.5″ tall x 9″ diameter at the widest point x 5″ diameter at base
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted in underglaze blue with floral scrolls, butterflies, and Double Happiness medallions (shuangxi)
Material: Porcelain
Style: Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi period
Origin: China
Date: Mid-19th century (circa 1860–1870)
Notable Details:
Hand-painted in rich cobalt blue with exquisite detail
Features the traditional Double Happiness motif for love and harmony
Butterflies among peony and lotus scrolls symbolizing joy and transformation
Lustrous glaze emphasizing the color and clarity of the underglaze painting
A refined example of mid-Qing porcelain from the Tongzhi reign
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Background
Since its creation in the 14th century, Chinese and overseas consumers have long appreciated Chinese blue and white porcelain.
Blue and white porcelain production peaked during the 18th century when Emperor Qianlong and wealthy Qing customers patronized a significant quantity of blue and white products. In the 19th century, the love for blue and white porcelains continued, and they were beloved decors in Qing interior design. In addition, the Aesthetic Movement launched in England further fanned the “blue and white fever” fire in the late 19th century, which continues to this day.
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