Chinese Qing Double Happiness Ginger Jar with Lid Mid-19th Century

A large decorative blue and white porcelain Chinese ginger jar from the mid 19th C. It is hand thrown, hand painted and heavy. The jar is decorated with scrolling lotus and double happiness characters in a nice deep cobalt under glaze blue. There is a key fret pattern at the mouth. The glazes feel very thick and very smooth. The glaze has a bluish cast. Although the dark lacquered wood jar lid is not original to the jar, it still has considerable age.

The cut foot and the mouth are unglazed. The base is glazed.

8 ½” (21.6 cm) tall x 8” (20.3 cm) diameter. Weighs 4 lbs 7.4 oz (2025 g)

There are no cracks, or breaks. There is an old chip to the inside of the foot. There is wear to the jar from usage and age. There are kiln flaws, such as black spots, pin hole reserves, and blue smudges. There are a few scratches to the lacquer on the wood lid.

A large decorative and old ginger jar that will add age and richness to the home décor or collection.