Vase decorated with bats and peaches amid scrolling floral vines and “double happiness” character

China

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang period (1820–50)

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The bats and peaches on this vase celebrate happiness and longevity. The character meaning “double happiness” (shuangxi 囍), which alludes to marital harmony, heightens the auspiciousness of the combined symbols.

Vase decorated with bats and peaches amid scrolling floral vines and “double happiness” character, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware), China

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