Chinese Blue White Double Happiness Graphic Porcelain Vase Gb598s

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This elegant Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, likely a Gu-shaped vessel or a ritual altar vase, features a striking … Read more This elegant Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, likely a Gu-shaped vessel or a ritual altar vase, features a striking tripartite silhouette consisting of a flared trumpet neck, a central globular bulb, and a wide, bell-shaped base. The entire exterior is densely adorned with a deep cobalt blue underglaze decoration of leafy floral scrolls and sweet pea vines, set against a crisp white background.

Prominently featured within large, stylized reserve panels is the Double Happiness character (囍, shuāngxǐ), a traditional motif signifying joy and matrimonial bliss. The interior of the wide mouth reveals a smooth, pale celadon-tinted glaze, while the unglazed foot rim shows the gritty, characteristic texture of high-fired stoneware. This piece combines a bold architectural form with classic auspicious symbolism, making it a quintessential example of late Qing Dynasty or early 20th-century folk ceramic art.

Dimensions: Dia 7.25" x h14.75"
Origin: China
Material: Porcelain
Condition: Handmade, vintage marks finish, no crack

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