Qianlong Period Apple‑Green Ground Famille‑Rose Teapot with Ball‑Flower Pattern

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Dimensions：H.11.6 cm Condition & Provenance：Complete with original lid, no cracks or chips. Smooth glossy apple‑green glaze, well‑preserved famille‑rose ball‑flower motifs. Minor age‑related gilding wear on rim and finial, clear base mark, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Richard Cole, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine Qianlong‑style imperial famille‑rose teapot for court tea‑drinking usage. Globular robust body with straight mouth, short neck and foot ring, fitted with slender spout and rounded loop handle. Domed matching lid with fully gilded pearl‑form finial, gilt‑edged rim, also decorated with scattered ball‑flowers. The exterior is covered in smooth apple‑green glaze. Scattered famille‑rose ball‑flower roundels spread across the whole body, each blossom individually composed with varied palette of pink, red, blue, yellow and purple, delicately rendered with fine outlines and layered petals. Mouth rim and foot rim are enhanced with gilding to elevate the luxurious effect. The base bears pale‑celadon glaze with blue‑enamel four‑character square mark “Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Ball‑flower is a classic decorative motif of Qianlong porcelain. This teapot presents elegant glaze tone, well‑arranged colourful painting and fine gilding, fully embodying the opulent craftsmanship of High‑Qing famille‑rose porcelain, both functional and decorative.

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