Qing‑Qianlong‑Period Famille‑Rose Openwork Revolving Two‑Handled Vase

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Dimensions: Height 40 cm (15.75 inches), Mouth Diameter 13.2 cm (5.20 inches), 18th-19th century. Condition and Provenance: Overall in perfect condition with slight signs of aging on the enamel surface. Comes with the original inner bottle, inner cylinder, and base, as well as the original mahogany display stand (with a Dream Stone marble top). Private collection in San Francisco, California, USA. Passed down through a long-established West Coast antique family since 2012 with a complete provenance record. Description: This Qianlong famille rose openwork rotating vase is a masterpiece of the Qing imperial kilns. It consists of multiple parts, including an outer bottle, inner bottle, inner cylinder, and base, with a dragon-shaped handle on each side. The mouth and neck are decorated with engraved scrollwork in pink, and the entire body is painted with scrollwork floral patterns. The body is yellow with four circular openwork windows, each engraved with intertwined exotic lotus patterns. This piece is made using exquisite multi-layered firing and assembly techniques; rotating the outer shell reveals the beautiful floral and bird patterns within. The entire vessel is covered in richly colored, exotic-style enamel, outlined with gilt and adorned with meander and lotus patterns. The foot rim is decorated with famille rose lotus petals and inscribed with the six-character seal script mark of the Qianlong reign. This piece boasts a grand and imposing form, incorporating various top-tier porcelain-making techniques, including incised designs, openwork, a rotating bottle structure, and exotic enamel painting. It is a quintessential example of Qing dynasty court porcelain display and comes with its original rosewood base inlaid with natural dreamlike stones, further enhancing its noble and elegant appearance.

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