A pair of Massive Chinese Blue and White Temple Jars

This hand-painted Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar was hand painted in the mid-19th century, during the reign of the Tongzhi Emperor (1856–1875). The jar is richly decorated in deep cobalt blue with the Double Happiness symbol, butterflies, and scrolling peonies and lotus blossoms, each detail rendered with precision. The floral motifs flow gracefully across the surface, their intricate brushwork revealing the confident hand of a skilled painter. The glaze has a luminous surface that beautifully enhances the vibrancy of the underglaze painting. Created as a symbol of marital joy and enduring harmony, Double Happiness ginger jars...

The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. This large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated! The elaborate decoration on the front featu...

This pair of Dutch Delft mantle jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands circa 1770. The decoration captures the quiet poetry of the Dutch countryside. Each jar is painted in lumin...

This exquisite pair of large blue and white Delft jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880. The design features shaped panels, each depicti...