Qianlong Period, Turquoise‑Ground Famille‑Rose Basin With Butterfly and Flower Decoration

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Dimensions：H.10.5 cm (4.13 in), Diam.37.5 cm (14.76 in) Condition & Provenance：Fully intact, no cracks or chips. Well‑preserved glaze and enamels with bright colours, natural age‑related traces on foot‑ring, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Robert Cole, Miami, Florida, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A large imperial‑style Qianlong turquoise‑ground famille‑rose basin for scholar‑studio display. Wide flared rim, shallow straight‑sided body and raised foot ring. The whole piece is covered with smooth turquoise glaze. Interior richly painted in famille‑rose enamels with various seasonal flowers and colourful butterflies among foliage, the petals and butterfly wings are finely rendered with layered soft tones, well‑composed dense decoration. The exterior is decorated with several iron‑red bats, symbolizing abundant blessings. The turquoise‑glazed base bears iron‑red six‑character square seal mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Impressive in size, fine in painting and glaze, it is a fine representative of Qianlong imperial famille‑rose porcelain.

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