Mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Vase

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Mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Vase. This mid-Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain vase features a … Read more Mid-Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Vase. This mid-Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain vase features a double happiness motif, with cobalt blue underglaze floral decorations on the body and two double happiness symbols painted on the front. Blue and white vases with the character "happiness" have been common and traditional artifacts in China since ancient times. Although they were mostly made in folk kilns, preserving them well can be challenging. At Chinese weddings, these vases were custom-made and placed in pairs on the entrance table as decorative ornaments, holding great significance. Today, they are also a popular choice for novice collectors of antique Chinese porcelain. They come in various shapes (see the last photo), making them even more decorative when displayed in groups. This ginger jar is over a century old, and each piece is slightly different, with unique features and natural imperfections that speak to its age. See less