Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Double Happiness Temple Jar With Vine Motif

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While living in Tokyo, Japan due to corporate transfers between 1975-1978 and, again,1985-1988 I collected detailed hand-painted antique Japanese porcelains … Read more While living in Tokyo, Japan due to corporate transfers between 1975-1978 and, again,1985-1988 I collected detailed hand-painted antique Japanese porcelains from various antique stores in Japan. Also, while visiting Hong Kong, I collected some antique Chinese pieces of value.
. Currently, I am beginning to list my collection of blue and white antique Imari plates and other antique blue and white Imari pieces, antique Japanese colored Japanese Imari rice/soup bowls with lids, other colored Imari and some Chinese antique porcelains.
. This special temple jar likely dates to the Qing Dynasty, (1644-1912) a period renowned for its exceptional blue and white porcelains.
. The double happiness symbol is highly auspicious in Chinese culture, signifying marital bliss and good fortune.
. The intricate vine motif demonstrates skilled craftsmanship of this Qing Dynasty Period.
. NOTE: Photos taken of the insides and bottom showing no cracks in the porcelain. Some sell these special pieces with cracks on the bottom.
. Collectors are drawn to these jars for their cultural significance, decorative appeal and historic context.
. I have determined the price due to the age, condition and quality of artistic detail and quality and clarity of the underglaze blue painted
. Height: 14.5"; Width at Middle/Widest Area: Approximately 12"; Base: 8.5" Width; Top Opening: 5.5" Width See less