Qianlong Period, Ruby‑Ground Famille‑Rose Covered Jar with Sgraffito Scroll Floral Decoration

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Dimensions: 36 cm high. Condition and Provenance: Comes with original lid, intact, without cracks or damage. The scraped glaze is clear, the enamel is well preserved, the gilding on the rim is complete, the interior and base are glazed with turquoise, and the foot shows natural signs of aging, without chemical cleaning. Formerly in the private collection of Richard Hamilton of San Francisco, California, USA, acquired in the 1990s, it was a family heirloom. Never publicly auctioned, no exhibition or publication record. Description: A fine Qianlong period imperial red-glazed famille rose covered jar with a scraped glaze, intended for court display. The original domed lid is topped with an orange-red knob, and the lid surface is decorated with a scraped glaze and patterns of the same color. The gilded neck is decorated with a blue-and-white background, bordered with scrolling floral and ruyi patterns. The main body of the jar has a rich ruby red glaze as its base, decorated with dense scraped glaze patterns, and covered with famille rose floral patterns of varying sizes, the patterns intertwined and intricate. Multiple decorative bands, including ruyi (auspicious cloud) patterns and lotus petal patterns, surround the main motif. The interior and base of the jar are glazed with turquoise, and the base bears a four-character underglaze blue mark reading "Made in the Qianlong Reign." This jar combines various techniques such as carving, gilding, and polychrome painting, making it a pinnacle of Qianlong imperial porcelain craftsmanship.

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