Qianlong Period Yellow‑Ground Famille‑Rose Square Flat Vase with Elephant‑Head Handles, Hundred Boys Spring‑Festival Scene, Iron‑Red “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi” Mark

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Dimensions：H.40.5 cm Condition & Provenance：The vessel is fully intact, two elephant‑head handles complete, glaze and enamels well‑preserved, no cracks or chips. Key‑fret border at mouth remains intact. Interior is covered with turquoise‑green glaze, iron‑red seal‑script base mark crisp. Square foot rim bears natural aged patina of long‑term transmission, no restoration, no chemical cleaning; From private collection of Mr.F·W, New York City, New York State, USA. Acquired from New York Asian art antique dealer in 1980, passed down within family, stored in constant‑temperature dark cabinet, no prior auction, exhibition or publication records. Description：This Qianlong‑era famille‑rose square flat vase has square mouth, straight neck, compressed square body and square foot, paired blue‑speckled elephant‑head handles on both sides of neck, representing imperial‑style display porcelain. Bright yellow glaze serves as base for continuous “hundred boys celebrating spring” scene. Pines, rocks, auspicious clouds and flowers form the background. Numerous children in colourful costumes enjoy various recreations: playing musical instruments, offering treasures, chasing one another. Facial expressions are vivid, garment folds drawn fluently. Mouth rim decorated with blue key‑fret pattern. Inner cavity glazed in turquoise‑green, same glaze covers base with iron‑red six‑character Qianlong seal mark. Dense composition and rich polychrome colours embody the auspicious meaning of numerous descendants and joyful blessings, it is a fine example of Qianlong square‑form famille‑rose porcelain.

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