(2) Chinese Qing Dynasty "Double Happiness" Ginger Jars. Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty ginger jars features the underglaze blue "Double Happiness" calligraphy centered amidst a dense, scrolling sweet-pea vine motif, a design traditionally associated with 19th-century wedding celebrations.

Size: 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.

Chinese “double happiness” porcelain refers to decorative ceramics featuring the 囍 (shuāngxǐ) symbol, a traditional emblem of marital joy and good fortune widely used during weddings. Often produced in classic kilns such as those in Jingdezhen, these pieces typically display the character in bold red—associated with happiness and celebration—set against white or elaborately painted backgrounds with motifs like dragons and phoenixes that symbolize harmony between partners. Such porcelain items, including bowls, vases, and tea sets, are commonly given as wedding gifts or used in ceremonial settings, reflecting enduring cultural values of love, unity, and prosperity in Chinese society.

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