Guangxu Period Famille Rose Floral Lip-Rimmed Jar, Qing Dynasty (1875–1908, late 19th–early 20th century)

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Dimensions: 5.5 cm high and 8.3 cm in diameter (approximately 2.2 inches high and 3.3 inches in diameter; about 0.18 feet high and 0.27 feet in diameter) 19th centuryCondition and Provenance: The piece is preserved in good overall condition, with a smooth and luminous glaze surface, well-preserved famille rose enamels, and natural age characteristics. The Guangxu reign mark on the base remains clearly visible. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, USADescription: This piece is a Qing dynasty Guangxu period scholar’s desk display porcelain vessel, made in the form of a small rolled-rim lip jar. It features a compact yet full-bodied shape, with a gently flared rim, rounded lip, curved sides narrowing toward the base, and a refined foot. Its elegant proportions made it suitable for use on a scholar’s desk as a decorative vessel, water container, or cricket jar.The body is made of fine, dense white porcelain and covered with a pure white glaze with a smooth, glossy finish. The exterior is decorated using the late Qing dynasty’s celebrated “Hundred Flowers Without Ground” (Wan Hua Di) famille rose technique. The surface is densely painted with a wide variety of flowers, including lotus, autumn chrysanthemums, morning glories, and seasonal blossoms, all layered together without empty spaces. The flowers are rendered in pink, blue, purple, orange, and green enamels, with delicate ink outlines creating a refined and colorful composition.Several begonia-shaped panels outlined in iron-red are arranged around the body. Inside each reserved panel, elegant floral scenes are painted against a white background, featuring blooming peonies, ornamental rocks, and grasses. The open composition of the panels creates a beautiful contrast with the richly decorated floral ground surrounding them, demonstrating sophisticated decorative planning. A band of iron-red line decoration below the rim provides a clean and orderly transition.The center of the base bears a vertical iron-red regular script mark reading “Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi” (Made in the Guangxu Period of the Great Qing Dynasty), a standard Guangxu imperial-style mark.With its richly painted floral ground, refined reserved panels, delicate brushwork, and vibrant enamel colors, this vessel represents the elegant craftsmanship of late Qing famille rose porcelain and is an excellent example of Guangxu-period scholar’s desk decoration.

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