Vase decorated with bats and peaches amid scrolling floral vines and “double happiness” character
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang period (1820–50)
Not on view
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.
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