Double Happiness

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.

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.

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).

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...

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 ...

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.

a great orginal double happiness jar. Made in the 19th century for export to Europe and the U.S. these jars are still favored for wedding gifts and anniversaries for the "double Happ...

A lovely blue and white antique vase with a rare pattern accompanying the traditional double happiness motif. In excellent original condition.

This 19th century high yoke back armchair has a well carved Chinese character “Double Happiness” on the back splat and dramatic protruding crest rail.

Handmade blue and white porcelain planter with an antiqued finish. This planter features traditional Chinese "Happiness" symbols in a pinkish/red color, surrounded by a blue swirling...

From a private collection, and purchased in Hong Kong in the 1970s this ginger jar is approximately 100 years old.

High quality Blue and white Porcelain Double Happiness ex-large LAMP having a rosewood stand at bottom Asian collector property!

Beijing China, late 18th early 19th century elmwood altar coffer console cabinet depicting a double happiness carved motif. Retains its original lacquer surface.

Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings. These flowers are symbols of prosperity and purity.

Ceramic vase with a cobalt blue under-glaze design of convolvulus bindweed, a symbol of love and marriage, with four bold hei (double happiness) characters, with key-fret pattern at ...

Ceramic vase with a cobalt blue underglaze design of convolvulus bindweed, a symbol of love and marriage, with four bold hei (double happiness) characters, with key-fret pattern at t...

Blue and white decoration with the Shuangxi symbol, the ideogram for “double happiness” and symbol of marital fidelity, on a background of garlands.

A 19th century Southern Chinese red and persimmon lacquered chest with two doors each painted with a "Double Happiness" character. Pagoda Red Colletion #: CAF054 Keywords: ...

A vintage ceramic Chinese double happiness ginger jar. Beautiful hand painted details under a glossy glaze.

A vintage ceramic Chinese double happiness ginger jar. Beautiful hand painted details under a glossy glaze.

Chinese brass double happiness vanity mirror, 20th Century. Dealer: S138XX

Pair of hand decorated, Double Happiness symbol, Chinese export blue and white ironstone cache pots.

The symbol for double happiness adorns this round tea leaf jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss.

Glazed in the classic, blue-and-white manner, this petite porcelain box offers a blessing of happiness and good fortune. Painted on the lid is the symbol for "double happiness" (shua...

The symbol for double happiness adorns this slender ginger jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss.

The symbol for double happiness adorns this slender ginger jar with best wishes for love, companionship and marital bliss.

A pair of blue and white double happiness jars from Beijing, China featuring the double happiness character on the jar and the lid amongst twisting vines.

symbol for "double happiness," a traditional symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss.

Unusual and rare pair Antique Chinese Pewter marked candle sticks "double-happiness" Qing Dynasty, circa 1890s,, finely crafted and heavy in structure,studio marks.

Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded ginger jars hand decorated with double happiness characters and delicate floral designs, in the Chinese Export manner.

Acrylic on canvas with a signature lower right and inscribed "Oct. 29 New York / To Ezra and Michele / "Double Happiness!" / Berlin 2010 / Shanghai 2010" to reverse.

On either side of the round jar is the 囍 symbol for "double happiness," a traditional symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss.

This blue and white ginger jar, which was originally intended for storing spices, is hand painted with trailing vines and the character for "double happiness", a traditional symbol o...

On either side of the round jar is the 囍 symbol for "double happiness," a traditional symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss.

A near pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white double happiness baluster vases. The vases painted in a rich cobalt on a white ground, featuring a Traditional Design of the character...

A matched pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white double happiness vases, late 19th century.

A pair of early 20th century Chinese blue and white glazed porcelain "Double Happiness" jars with scrolling vines and lotus.

A striking and highly decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jar lamps featuring the auspicious “Double Happiness” (囍 / Shuangxi) motif, rendered in a vibrant iron-red over a cr...

A pair of chinese export style blue and white table lamps with a double happiness symbol to each. Mounted to carved wood base.

Originally a wish for a happy marriage the double happiness symbol is iconic, here we present a pair of lidded tea caddies hand decorated with a floral background.

A central woven panel on the lid bears the double happiness symbol (?), suggesting this box may have once been a wedding gift to a young couple.

The floral scene is enclosed by a golden-yellow border and finished with the Chinese character for "double happiness" (囍 shuāngxǐ), a traditional symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss.

symbol for "double happiness," a traditional symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss.