Red ground gold happiness character pattern stiff bucket

[Red ground gold Xizi pattern stiff bucket]

Red ground gold Xizi pattern stiff bucket, Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty, height 9 cm, caliber 8.7 cm, foot diameter 5.1 cm
Stiffened and open, with a rounded belly and rounded feet. Elegant and compact design. The interior is painted with white glaze, and the exterior is painted with red glaze. The surface is fully decorated with the “Xi” character pattern in golden color. The regular script “Tongzhi Year System” is printed in red color with white glaze on the bottom< This vessel is a porcelain used for Tongzhi wedding. The word "Double Happiness" is commonly known as "Double Happiness", and is said to have been created by Wang Anshi, a literary magnate of the Song Dynasty. Because it is composed of two happy characters, it becomes a auspicious symbol of happiness, especially for weddings. In Tongzhi wedding utensils, red, as the main color, is generally used together with gold to set off a warmer festive atmosphere


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