Qianlong Period Famille‑Rose Revolving Brush Pot with Phoenix and Auspicious Sea‑Beast Motifs

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Dimensions: 12 cm high, 10 cm in diameter. Condition and Provenance: Excellent condition; the rotating mechanism operates smoothly. The famille rose enamel and gilding are well preserved. No cracks, defects, or signs of repair. The turquoise glaze has natural crackles; the mark is clear and has not been chemically cleaned. Formerly in the private collection of Richard Collins of Princeton, New Jersey, USA, acquired in the 1970s, it was a family heirloom. Never publicly auctioned, with no exhibition or publication record. Description: A fine imperial rotating brush pot from the Qianlong period. A double-layered rotating cylinder, the rim and foot are decorated with gilded scrolling leaf patterns on a red ground. The exterior is decorated with blue wave patterns. The upper part depicts a majestic phoenix soaring amidst colorful clouds, with finely detailed feathers. The middle part is decorated with flute patterns and meander patterns. The lower part depicts a turbulent sea, adorned with divine turtles, corals, and scholar rocks, symbolizing a tranquil and peaceful state. The interior is glazed in a deep green, with a meander pattern painted along the inner rim. The base is glazed in a bright green and inscribed with a six-character underglaze blue mark reading "Made in the Qianlong Reign of the Great Qing Dynasty." This piece combines exquisite painting techniques, magnificent gilding decoration, and ingenious rotating structure, showcasing the refined aesthetics of Qianlong imperial porcelain. It is a rare and precious item for a scholar's study.

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