Qianlong Period, Falang‑Cai Twin‑Gilt‑Loop‑Handled Vase with Lady‑and‑Boy‑Scene and Poem Inscription

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Dimensions: Height 17 cm (0 ft 6.69 in). Condition and Provenance: In pristine condition, without cracks or damage. The gilding on the rim and earrings is well-preserved; the enamel is bright and white; the enamel painting is vivid and vibrant; the figures are clearly depicted; the foot rim shows natural wear, retaining its original signs of age; it has not been chemically cleaned. Formerly in the private collection of Thomas Richards in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, acquired in the 1990s, it was a family heirloom. Never publicly auctioned, no exhibition or publication record. Description: A beautiful Qianlong period imperial enamel vase, intended for court enjoyment. The vase has an elegant shape, a gilded rim, a short neck, and gilded earrings on the shoulder. The body is rounded, with a foot rim. The neck is decorated with underglaze blue fretwork, ruyi patterns, and pendant beads. One side of the vase depicts a scene of palace maids and children playing in a garden. A woman wearing an exquisite headdress sits among rocks and flowers, with a boy playing beside her. Artificial hills, flowers, and cultural relics adorn the space, creating a richly layered courtyard scene. The figures are depicted with delicate facial features and flowing robes. The back of the porcelain is decorated with poems in black enamel and bears several red seals, integrating painting, poetry, and seal carving—a typical characteristic of imperial enamel porcelain. The base bears a six-character underglaze blue seal script mark: "Made in the Qianlong Reign of the Great Qing Dynasty." This porcelain piece is exquisitely crafted, fully demonstrating the refined aesthetic standards of Qianlong imperial enamel porcelain.

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