Qianlong Period Doucai Porcelain Water Pot with Interlocking Floral and Bat Motifs

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Dimensions：H.5 cm, W.6 cm Condition & Provenance：Fully intact with lustrous glaze. Vibrant well‑preserved doucai enamels. No cracks, chips or restoration. Natural age wear to foot rim, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Arthur Henderson, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. Acquired in 1980s, family heirloom. Never publicly auctioned, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine small scholar’s water pot from Qianlong reign. Globular body with compressed small mouth and neatly‑formed foot, bearing six‑character seal mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi” in underglaze blue. The rim is decorated with layered ruyi‑head border. Main body painted in doucai technique with continuous interlocking lotus scrolls, outlined in blue and filled with iron‑red, turquoise‑green and pale‑yellow enamels. Interspersed among foliage are iron‑red bats symbolizing abundant blessings. A band of formal lotus‑petal frieze encircles lower body. The porcelain body is compact and fine‑grained, glaze smooth and translucent. Precise colour filling and harmonious palette represent high‑grade imperial studio porcelain of Qianlong era.

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