Qianlong Period, Yellow‑Glazed Chrysanthemum‑Shaped Dish With Famille‑Rose Peony and Magnolia Decoration

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Dimensions：W.17 cm (6.69 in) Condition & Provenance：Fully intact, no cracks or chips. Bright even yellow‑glaze, well‑preserved famille‑rose enamels, natural aged patina on foot‑ring, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Arthur Hopkins, New York City, New York State, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：An imperial Qianlong yellow‑glazed chrysanthemum‑form dish. The sides are moulded with radiating chrysanthemum lobes forming a foliated rim. The exterior and lobed sections are covered with tender bright yellow glaze. The central white‑glazed medallion is finely painted in famille‑rose enamels with blooming peonies and magnolia blossoms, accompanied by assorted minor flowers. Delicate gradation on petals, fine rendering of branches and veins, symbolizing wealth and noble virtue. The white‑glazed base bears a four‑character blue‑and‑white seal mark “Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Ingenious moulded form paired with exquisite painting, representative of high‑quality Qianlong imperial porcelain.

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