Qing Dynasty Folk Kiln Blue-and-White Four-Happiness General’s Jar
Product Overview
This is a blue-and-white general’s jar fired in a folk kiln during the Qing Dynasty. The whole body is decorated with underglaze blue-and-white porcelain. It has a plump and regular shape and comes with a complete lid. It is a type of porcelain that was popular among the people in the Qing Dynasty, combining practicality and aesthetics. Although folk kiln wares are not as delicate as those from imperial kilns, they contain a simple and vivid folk aesthetic, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship and life wisdom of the artisans at that time.
Craftsmanship Analysis
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Body and Glaze Quality: It uses fine porcelain clay as the body. The body is firm and compact. The whole body is covered with a transparent glaze, and the glaze surface is as smooth and warm as jade. It still maintains a good luster even after long – term use.
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Blue-and-White Characteristics: The patterns are painted with traditional cobalt pigment. The blue color of the underglaze is stable and elegant, with a sharp contrast between blue and white. The lines are smooth and strong, reflecting the typical style of blue – and – white porcelain from Qing Dynasty folk kilns, which is characterized by “free and easy brushwork and full – bodied color”.
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Firing Process: It is fired at a high temperature in one go. The underglaze patterns are firmly combined with the body and glaze, with no peeling phenomenon, demonstrating the mature porcelain – making technology at that time.
Symbolism of Patterns
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Main Pattern: Four – Happiness Pattern The center of the jar body and the top of the lid are both decorated with prominent “double – happiness” characters. The “double – happiness” character is composed of two “happiness” characters, symbolizing double happiness. It is a classic symbol in Chinese traditional culture to express celebration and good luck, often used in festive occasions such as celebrations and weddings, and implies the yearning for a better life.
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Auxiliary Pattern: Twining Lotus Pattern The “double – happiness” characters are surrounded by twining lotus patterns. The branches and leaves wind continuously, and the flowers are plump and vivid. The twining lotus pattern originated from Buddhist art and symbolizes “endless life and continuous prosperity”. It is one of the most common auspicious patterns in Ming and Qing porcelain, reflecting the folk craftsmanship concept of “every pattern has a meaning, and every meaning is auspicious”.
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Border Decoration: Zigzag Pattern The mouth and the edge of the lid of the jar are decorated with zigzag patterns. The continuous lines symbolize “endless continuation and boundless fortune”, adding a sense of hierarchy and solemnity to the ware.
Features of the Ware
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Overall Shape: The jar body is round and drum – shaped, with a plump shoulder and abdomen. The lower abdomen gradually tapers, and the base is stable. The lines are smooth and round, conforming to the classic and “steady and majestic” shape of the general’s jar.
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Lid Design: The top of the lid has a pointed and round knob, and the lid surface is slightly curved. It fits tightly with the jar body, and the edge of the lid flares outwards. This design not only ensures practicality but also makes the overall shape of the ware more harmonious and unified.
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Detail Performance: The blue – and – white painting is delicate. The veins of the twining branches are clearly distinguishable, and the strokes of the “double – happiness” characters are full. The layout is symmetrical and regular. Although it is a folk kiln ware, there is no hasty brushwork, showing the serious attitude of the folk artisans.
Collection and Display
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Collection Value: Qing Dynasty folk kiln porcelain is an important physical object for studying the folk life and aesthetic culture at that time. This ware is well – preserved, with clear patterns and no obvious damage. It has high historical reference value and artistic appreciation value, making it suitable for collectors of Oriental antiques or researchers of Chinese traditional culture.
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Home Decoration: It can be placed on the display shelf in the living room, the showcase in the study, or the entrance hall as a highlight of the space decoration. It can not only show the charm of Oriental classicism but also convey the cultural connotation of good luck and celebration. It can blend harmoniously with Chinese – style, neo – Chinese – style, or mixed – style home decor.
Maintenance Tips
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Avoid violent collision or vibration to prevent the porcelain body from cracking.
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Place it in a cool and ventilated place and avoid long – term direct sunlight to prevent the glaze color from fading.
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When cleaning, gently wipe it with a soft cloth. If there is stubborn dirt, you can dip a small amount of water, but do not use chemical cleaners.
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It is recommended to use a non – slip mat when displaying to ensure stable placement.
This ware carries the porcelain – making craftsmanship and cultural memories of the Qing Dynasty folk. It is an artistic treasure connecting the past and the present. We sincerely invite you to appreciate and collect it.
清代民窑 青花四喜將軍罐
產品概述
本品為清代民窯燒制的青花將軍罐，通體以青花釉下彩裝飾，器形飽滿端正，帶蓋完整，是清代民間流行的實用與觀賞兼具的瓷器品類。民窯器物雖不及官窯精緻，卻蘊含樸實生動的民間審美，展現了當時工匠的嫻熟技藝與生活智慧。
工藝解析
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胎釉質地：採用細膩瓷土為胎，胎體堅實緊密，通體施透明釉，釉面溫潤如玉，經久使用後仍保持較好光澤。
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青花特點：以傳統鈷料繪製紋飾，青花发色沉穩典雅，藍白對比鮮明，線條流暢有力，體現清代民窯青花「筆意灑脫、色澤飽滿」的典型風格。
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燒制工藝：經高溫一次燒成，釉下彩紋飾與胎釉結合緊密，無剝落現象，展現了當時成熟的制瓷技術。
紋飾寓意
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主紋：四喜紋 罐身中央與蓋頂均以醒目「囍」字為主紋，「囍」字由兩個「喜」字組成，象徵雙喜臨門，是中國傳統文化中表達喜慶、吉祥的經典符號，常用於慶典、婚嫁等喜慶場合，蘊含對美好生活的嚮往。
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輔紋：纏枝蓮紋 「囍」字周圍環繞纏枝蓮紋，枝葉盤旋連綿，花朵飽滿生動。纏枝蓮紋源於佛教藝術，寓意「生生不息、富貴綿延」，是明清瓷器中最為常見的吉祥紋樣之一，體現了「圖必有意，意必吉祥」的民間工藝理念。
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邊飾：回字紋 罐口沿與蓋沿飾有回字紋，線條連續不斷，象徵「綿延不絕、福祿無窮」，為器物增添了層次感與莊重感。
器物特徵
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整體造型：罐身呈圓鼓形，肩腹豐滿，下腹漸收，底足平穩，線條圓潤流暢，符合將軍罐「穩重威嚴」的經典器型。
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蓋式設計：蓋頂為尖圓形鈕，蓋面微弧，與罐身嚴密契合，蓋沿外撇，既保證實用性，又使整器造型更顯協調統一。
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細節表現：青花繪製細膩，纏枝葉脈清晰可辨，「囍」字筆劃飽滿，布局對稱工整，雖為民窯器物，卻無草率之筆，展現了民間工匠的認真態度。
收藏與擺放
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收藏價值：清代民窯瓷器是研究當時民間生活與審美文化的重要實物，本品保存完整，紋飾清晰，無明顯損傷，具有較高的歷史參考價值與藝術欣賞價值，適合東方古董收藏愛好者或中國傳統文化研究者。
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家居陳設：可置於客廳博古架、書房展櫃或玄關，作為空間裝飾點睛之筆，既能展現東方古典韻味，又能傳達吉祥喜慶的文化內涵，與中式、新中式或混搭風格家居均能和諧相融。
保養須知
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避免劇烈碰撞或震動，防止瓷體開裂。
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放置於陰涼通風處，避免陽光長時間直射，以防釉色褪色。
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清潔時用軟布輕輕擦拭，若有頑垢可蘸少量清水，勿使用化學清潔劑。
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展示時建議搭配防滑墊，確保穩固放置。
本品承載清代民間制瓷工藝與文化記憶，是連接傳統與當代的藝術珍品，誠邀鑑藏。
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