Hi Peter, I bought this large jar at an auction. Do you know anything about it? It measures about 10 inches tall and about 7.5 inches wide. It looks hand painted and is porcelain.
Sorry I didn't mention that "made in China" if it is on the item, that means a new item.
Aug 21, 2011
Probably early Qing dynasty by: Kenny
The Chinese letter mean 'Sung Hie' (double happiness)my 20 years experience collecting antiques say it's a virgin item.
Aug 16, 2011
Almost the same Jar by: Mike
I have almost an identicle jar. all the painting is the same but around the very top edge(right below the lid)of mine, the blue lines are much thicker and mine don't have the rings on the bottom. Mine says MADE IN CHINA, and has 2 sheild like markings.(markings are hand painted in the blue color) Anyone have any ideas on this one?
Aug 09, 2011
Thanks Peter by: Anonymous
Thanks Peter, I was wondering what this style of jar was called.
Have a blessed day kathy
Aug 09, 2011
wedding jar by: peter
Hi Kathy, This is a so-called wedding jar. It is not exactly for weddings only, but the "Xi" character is used much with weddings, hence its English name, I think.
Yours is a newer one, at the most a few decades old. It looks like the mass produced variety, not hand painted, or only partially. The antique wedding jars are all hand painted. These jars are still being made today.
