Qing Yongzheng Period Famille-Rose “Peaceful Home and Prosperous Life” Beast-Head Ring-Handled Pipa Vase, 18th Century (1723–1735)

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Dimensions: Height 30 cm (11.81 inches), Diameter 10 cm (3.94 inches); 18th century Qing Dynasty; Weight unknown. Condition and Provenance: Excellent condition. The porcelain body, glaze, famille rose enamels, gilding details, and animal-head handles are all in excellent condition. The six-character underglaze blue Yongzheng mark "Made in the Yongzheng Reign of the Great Qing Dynasty" is clearly visible on the base. Provenance: Private collection, New York, USA; formerly acquired by an international collector of Chinese art and held in private hands for a long time. Description: This exquisite Qing Dynasty court-style pipa vase, themed "Harmony in the Family and Prosperity in Life," integrates various techniques including famille rose enamels, underglaze blue, gilding, and three-dimensional shaping. The pipa is elegantly shaped, with an everted rim, high neck, rounded shoulders, a full lower body, and a slightly everted foot. Two finely carved animal-head handles extend from the shoulders, each holding a gilded ring, further highlighting the exquisite elegance of court furnishings. The neck is adorned with plum blossoms, bamboo, and flying birds, while the shoulders are outlined with blue-and-white lotus patterns, enhancing its exquisite appearance. The main body of the pipa is painted in famille rose enamels depicting quails perched among bamboo, rocks, and flowers. The quails are rendered with layers of brown, black, and ochre, their feather details lifelike and their expressions vivid. Bamboo, flowers, and the elegant landscape depicted by literati create a beautiful and harmonious scene. The quail motif symbolizes harmony, peace, and wealth, representing a peaceful and happy life. A poem inscription with a red seal adds an artistic touch, showcasing the refined taste of Qing dynasty imperial porcelain decoration. This piece integrates various advanced techniques of Qing dynasty porcelain, including famille rose painting, gilding decoration, molding and carving, and artistic inscriptions. Its beautiful shape, rich symbolism, exquisite craftsmanship, and preservation of the Yongzheng mark make it a model of Qing dynasty imperial porcelain art.

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