Vintage Blue & White Chinese Double Happiness Jar & Lid For Sale

A classic, featuring a hand painted “Double Happiness” motif in Blue on a White porcelain, this piece would make a wonderful addition to any room or collection. 囍 is Double Happiness 囍 isn’t a Chinese character but a decorative symbol made up of two Chinese characters. Happiness (喜, xǐ), written twice, creates囍, representing twice the happiness. The Double Happiness symbol has traditionally been associated with marriage, the matching pair of characters conveying wishes for happiness to the new couple. Said to have been created for the marriage of the Emperor’s chancellor during the Song Dynasty, in the thousand or so years since, Double Happiness has become ubiquitous in the world of Chinese weddings. Today, the symbol for Double Happiness has expanded beyond weddings into general wishes for happiness and quality. It measures approximately 10” tall, 6 ½” across the base, 3 ¾” across the mouth, and 4 ½” across the lid. It is in mint condition. No chips or cracks.

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