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Item Description
- Authentic Late Qing Dynasty Ware: This is a genuine antique Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar featuring the iconic "Double Happiness" (囍 - Shuangxi) character hand-painted on both the front, back, and the matching lid. It dates back to the late 19th to early 20th century (Late Qing Dynasty).
- Intricate Foliate Motif: The bold cobalt blue characters are surrounded by meticulously hand-drawn sweet pea vine and scrolling foliage patterns, symbolizing continuous prosperity and marital harmony. The underglaze blue exhibits beautiful organic variations typical of the period.
- Rare Matching Original Lid: Unlike many surviving provincial jars that have lost their covers, this piece retains its original ceramic flat lid. The unglazed rim and under-lid flange show a natural age patina, and historical domestic paper backing remains intact on the interior of the lid, confirming its utilitarian heritage rather than modern tourist production.
- Complete with Wooden Stand: Includes a beautiful dark-finished carved wooden display base that perfectly elevates the jar for Chinoiserie-style home decor, mantel displays, or antique collections.
Sizes and Weight
- Jar with Lid: Approx. 8" Diameter x 8.75" Height (20.3 cm x 22.2 cm) | Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)
- Wooden Base: Approx. 8.5" Diameter x 2" Height (21.6 cm x 5.1 cm) | Weight: 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
Material
- Jar & Lid: Hand-painted Porcelain (Underglaze Cobalt Blue & White)
- Stand: Turned Wood (Polished Dark Cherry / Mahogany Finish)
Condition
- Excellent Antique Condition: No structural cracks, major chips, hairline fractures, or modern restorations.
- Character Marks: Displays honest age-related signs including minor glaze pops, production pinholes, kilns spots, and iron specks within the clay paste, all characteristic of authentic antique kiln firing. The bottom foot rim shows expected shelf wear and oxidation.
- Note: Original vintage/antique paper backing remains partially attached inside the lid rim, which has been left completely untouched to preserve its historical integrity. Please review all macro photographs for a precise visual assessment.
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