chinese ginger jar?

[johnw]

hi yard sale 4 bucks can you tell me what it says on bottom and any value how old / and micheal jackson off the wall 1979 thank you

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

I imagine the Michael Jackson record is worth something....considering it was before he turned himself into an albino looking alien. Few extra bucks for the afro too I bet.

 

[johnw]

coinstriking

wow thats funny and true t y

 

[diggummup]

It says... ( lol, sorry I couldn't resist) I am a modern made "double joy" Ginger jar. Historically, these were often given as a wedding gift. The marks on the bottom look like they were done with little or no care and are unreadable as to if they are even true Chinese characters. The characters depicted on the lid and side of the jar are known as "shuang (double) xi" (joy/bliss/happiness) which is the recognized symbol of "wedded bliss".
Here is a similar one with a "double ring" mark- Chinese <i>Double Happiness</i> Ginger Jar - Cowan's Auctions
However similar ones on Ebay are listed and not selling for less than this one sold for.

The Off The Wall album would have fetched a pretty penny right after Michaels' death,now it will get you $5-$10 tops, if your lucky.

 

[johnw]

wow thank you very much ,boston mass