Large 19th Century Chinese Blue & White Double Happiness Ginger Jar

This is a large, fabulous 19th-century Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ginger jar and cover. It is of substantial proportions, this impressive antique jar is hand-decorated throughout in underglaze cobalt blue on a traditional white porcelain ground. The principal decoration comprises repeated, boldly painted Double Happiness (囍) symbols, an auspicious Chinese motif traditionally associated with marriage, happiness and harmonious union. The symbols are surrounded by an extensive and densely painted arrangement of stylised floral and foliate decoration, with further geometric borders around the shoulders, creating a particularly attractive design around the entire body. The original domed porcelain cover continues the decoration, displaying a further prominent Double Happiness symbol within concentric blue borders. The underside displays an underglaze-blue double-circle mark, while the unglazed foot rim and lid seating show the expected characteristics and signs of age. A very decorative and substantial piece of antique Chinese porcelain which displays beautifully and, owing to its scale, makes an impressive statement piece. Attributes: Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Condition: Presented in good antique condition overall, with age-related wear, firing imperfections, surface marks and variations within the glaze and decoration commensurate with age and manufacture. Of particular note is a small firing imperfection to the shoulder, visible in the photographs. This appears consistent with manufacture rather than subsequent damage. Overall Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 9.5'' | 24.1 cm Width: 8.2'' | 20.8 cm Depth: 8.2'' | 20.8 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-006586-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card