19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 'Double-Happiness‘ Sweetmeat Stacking Box

Description

Unusual antique Chinese famille rose/Fencai glazed porcelain four-tier stacking sweetmeat box/tray (四节盒), finely decorated in rich enamel with children-playing (婴戏) … more Unusual antique Chinese famille rose/Fencai glazed porcelain four-tier stacking sweetmeat box/tray (四节盒), finely decorated in rich enamel with children-playing (婴戏) motif on the top and Double-Happiness sign among Foshou (Finger citron, Buddha's hand 佛手) and vines, symbols for fertility, promotion, marital joy, peace and fortune, late 19th century, Qing Dynasty, in overall good condition with enamel wear, minor firing flaws and dirt on the edges, one chip to the rim of the bottom tray, and a nick to the rim of another try (see last photo)
3 3/4 in. diameter, 4 1/2 in. tall less