Pair of Rare Antique Tall Blue and White Melon Jars w/Double Happiness Motif from the early-mid 19th century. One lid is original, while another has been replaced with a similar shape antique lid.

These taller melon jars are painted with a rare Ruyi (to-your-wish) apron design around the rim. The body of the jars are in good condition. During the late Qing Dynasty, seven pairs of blue-and-white porcelains in a variety shapes and usages, all decorated with the auspicious wedding symbols "Double-Happiness" character, were made and given to the bride as part of her dowry to be used at her new home.

Although there are many reproductions can be found, These antique graceful melon jars offered here are authentic and sort after by collectors of provincial Chinese porcelain wares as well as by interior designers who enjoy using their graceful shapes and look in a home decor.

Dimensions: Widest Diameter 8" x Base Diameter 6" x H 12 1/2"

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