Chinese Blue and White Double Happiness Vase. Chinese hand painted blue and white lidded vase with 'happiness' character on all sides and on domed lid. Marked on base.

Size: 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.

Chinese “happiness vases,” often associated with wedding traditions, are porcelain vessels decorated with auspicious motifs symbolizing joy, prosperity, and harmony. Frequently adorned with the red “double happiness” (囍) character, these vases were traditionally presented as gifts during marriage ceremonies, embodying wishes for a fruitful union and family continuity. Designs commonly incorporate additional symbols such as peonies for wealth, bats for good fortune, and paired birds or fish to represent fidelity. Produced in various porcelain centers, especially Jingdezhen, happiness vases reflect both fine craftsmanship and cultural values tied to domestic life and Confucian ideals. Today, they are collected not only as decorative porcelain but also as enduring symbols of Chinese marital customs and celebratory artistry.

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