Qianlong Period Qing Dynasty Underglaze‑Blue‑Ground Famille‑Rose Gilded Brush Washer with Dragon‑and‑Carp‑among‑Waves Motif, official six‑character seal‑script mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”

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Condition & Provenance: Fully intact, no cracks, chips or restoration. Smooth and lustrous glaze. Interior gilded dragon retains most original gold overlay with minor age‑related gilding wear. Underglaze‑blue and famille‑rose enamels well preserved. Outer wall iron‑red bat motifs remain distinct. Neatly trimmed foot ring, base bears standard official Qianlong seal‑script reign mark. Acquired overseas in mid‑20th century, descended within a private European‑American collection, well‑documented provenance, never appeared in public auction.Description: A fine imperial‑studio brush washer of Qianlong reign. Compact rounded form with compressed shallow cavity. Rim decorated with continuous underglaze‑blue scrolling foliate border accented by fine inner gilded line. Interior fully painted with classic “carp‑turning‑into‑dragon” theme: turbulent waves rendered by meticulous fine black‑ink linework. A powerful gilded dragon coils amid surging water, with minutely detailed gilded scales and fierce expressive features, accompanied by several carps swimming through billows, symbolizing success and advancement. Exterior white glaze ground adorned with iron‑red bats representing blessings. Base bears authentic Qianlong imperial seal‑script mark. Combining underglaze‑blue, famille‑rose enamel and elaborate gilding techniques, finely executed multi‑layer painting, a representative imperial scholar’s‑studio treasure of Qianlong era.

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