Chinese Late 18th/Early 19th C Double Happiness Ginger Jar

  
A late 18th or early 19th century ginger jar painted in a deep blue cobalt with a design of a double happiness symbol on two sides with peony flowers between them. This is an earlier example than most double happiness ginger jars on the market. The designs are surrounded by scrolling. The neck has a cross hatch border with a ruyi border above the foot and below the neck. The glaze is thick, very smooth and feels very soft. The neck and mouth are unglazed.

The shallow foot is unglazed and only slightly rounded. The paste on the foot ring is refined and medium bright white. There are two number characters written in black ink at the mouth.

5 ½" (14.0 cm) tall x 5 1/8" (13.0 cm) diameter. Weighs 1 lb 7.6 oz (670 g). There are no cracks or breaks.

There is a chip inside the foot and three small ones outside the foot. The foot and neck have some grit adhering. There are kiln flaws such as black spots, pin hole reserves, and bumps.

There are light scratches wear on outer surfaces. A well painted and decorated ginger jar with that nice deep blue cobalt. A great addition to a collection or to add richness to the home décor. We just ask that you notify us before returning and obtain our authorization. This will ensure quick processing. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Vases". The seller is "bearandraven" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Region of Origin: China
2. Color: Blue
3. Age: 1800-1849
4. Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
5. Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
6. Featured Refinements: 19th Century Chinese Vase