Vintage Chinese Famille Verte-Style Double Happiness Porcelain Temple Jar – 17"

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A striking, generously proportioned Chinese porcelain temple jar, beautifully decorated in the Famille Verte tradition with an exuberant arrangement of … Read more A striking, generously proportioned Chinese porcelain temple jar, beautifully decorated in the Famille Verte tradition with an exuberant arrangement of colorful florals, scrolling vines, and stylized birds. The richly colored decoration is executed in slightly raised, hand-applied enamels, with a six-character iron-red Xuantong reign mark on the underside

Standing an impressive 17 inches tall, the jar features broad, rounded shoulders tapering gracefully to a flared base. Its richly detailed decoration combines soft greens, coral pinks, yellow, and cobalt blue, punctuated by bold iron-red Double Happiness (囍) characters on the body and lid.

Traditionally associated with marriage, harmony, and good fortune, the Double Happiness motif lends this piece both cultural significance and decorative appeal.

The fitted lid completes the classic silhouette, while the glossy glaze and intricate ornamentation make this a particularly handsome example of Chinese export-style decorative porcelain.

A wonderful statement piece for a console, mantel, niche or collected bookshelf. Equally at home in a traditional interior, a layered maximalist setting, or a sophisticated contemporary room where its vibrant colors can take center stage.

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- Origin: China (attributed)
- Style: Famille Verte-inspired Chinese porcelain
- Decoration: Floral scrollwork, birds, and Double Happiness symbols
- Mark: Red mark on underside
- Dimensions: 17" H × 9.5" diameter
- Includes fitted lid
- 20th Century
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