Double Happiness

The sides are decorated with the symbols for double happiness (囍 shuāngxǐ) and longevity (壽 shòu), each flanked by two butterflies, symbols of happiness and bliss.

Tucked within the swirling pattern is the Chinese symbol of double happiness, a blessing of happiness and good fortune for the recipient, whose name is likely etched onto the base of...

A rare antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Guangxu period Imperial style marked red ink stick, in the form of a roof tiled double door entrance way, with two fierce guardian dieties carved ...

The cabinet's lower doors bear the characters for "double happiness," a blessing for marital happiness often found on furniture gifted to newly wed couples.

Constructed from richly lacquered wood with warm aged patina, this sculptural storage vessel is distinguished by its tall curved side handles, intricately carved crest rail, and geom...

An exceptionally large & exceedingly fine hand embroidered Chinese matrimonial 'Double Happiness' silk panel. The navy blue silk field richly decorated with hand-stitched gold, s...

The scene is enclosed by a pattern of flowers, trailing vines, and double happiness, a symbol of marital bliss. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.

The scene is enclosed by a pattern of flowers, trailing vines, and double happiness, a symbol of marital bliss. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.

The large lock handle on the center was triple decorated with double-happiness character. Large, raised pyramid shape studs were placed along the edges.

Humpback struts, intricately carved legs, raised on ball feet, with full Canopy top having a geometric meditation detail in the double happiness motif. The legs displays a complex, ...

A Qing Chinese porcelain vase with baluster-form, hand-painted with cobalt blue decoration of "shuang-xi" or "double happiness" symbol representing happiness in marriage, amid contin...

A Qing Chinese porcelain vase with baluster-form, hand-painted with cobalt blue decoration of "shuang-xi" or "double happiness" symbol representing happiness in marriage, amid contin...

The central “double happiness” character is often used in the context of marriage and signifies joy and union.

In Chinese culture, two magpies set amongst bamboo and plum is an auspicious wedding motif that symbolizes double happiness for the bride and groom (zhúméi shuāngxǐ).

Auspicious Characters: The upper and lower bands prominently feature Chinese double happiness characters (囍) nestled within cloud motifs (Ruyi).

The surface of the four large vertical plates was etched with motifs of "Double-Happiness" (an indication of the wedding occasion) on top under the handle, and four Chinese Hanja cha...

One the rectangular vertical plates on the front, the cutout Hanji characters read Fu (Fortunate) on the top and Xi (double-happiness) on the bottom. A Fu character is also placed in...

Two large brass medallions on the lower front were engraved with the Hanja character "Xi", double happiness, a word reserved for wedding ceremony.

The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony).

The lid is centered with a large Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony, indicating ...

These elements are interspersed with traditional Chinese symbols of longevity and good fortune, including the double happiness character and intricate cloud motifs, each one masterfu...

A wide border frames the scene with an array of auspicious Chinese motifs: pomegranates for fertility, Buddha’s hand citron for happiness, double gourds for health, bats for good for...

Featuring symbols of longevity & happiness - note the double gourd vase tied to a staff to carry water.