19th century, a tall vase with wide bell shaped rim, hand painted with the Chinese symbol for "double happiness" in cobalt blue against a peony vine and bloom ground, bats and clouds decorated a border around the upper body, a pair of foo lion faux handles flank the neck of the vase, the "double happiness" symbol is used in association with weddings and marriages in China meaning happiness together, the bats are also an auspicious symbol representing longevity.

23 in.

Stable star form hairline to base.