Qianlong Period Blue‑and‑White "Three Abundances" Water‑Chestnut‑Shaped Vase,18th Century

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Measurements:Overall height 21.3 cm / 8.39 inches, mouth diameter 8.5 cm / 3.35 inches,18th Century Qianlong Reign, Qing DynastyCondition & Provenance:The vase is fully intact without cracks, chips or restorations. Cobalt‑blue pigment presents pure tone with crisp complete decorative motifs across entire surface. The glaze is glossy and lustrous; only faint natural age‑related wear appears on the foot ring. The six‑character seal‑script reign‑mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi” on base is neatly inscribed. Glaze, porcelain body and mark retain original factory condition, free of later‑added mark or artificial grinding alteration. This piece originates from an important old Hong‑Kong Qing‑porcelain collection. It was acquired by a private Qing‑dynasty porcelain collector in Dallas, Texas in 2025 and preserved in temperature‑humidity‑controlled dark cabinet storage.Object Description:This official‑ware blue‑and‑white water‑chestnut‑shaped vase is a classic imperial‑court display vessel from Qianlong reign. It features flared mouth, constricted neck, broad flattened bulbous water‑chestnut‑form belly and splayed foot ring, delivering stately full silhouette with soft flowing contour lines. From top to bottom on the neck are painted plantain‑leaf border, key‑fret band and ruyi‑cloud scrolls. The main body is decorated with three groups of auspicious “Three Abundances” fruit motifs: peaches for longevity, pomegranates for many sons and lychees for blessings. Branches and leaves stretch naturally with vivid realistic rendering of fruits. Scroll‑grass patterns run above foot, and lotus‑petal frieze encircles outer foot wall. High‑quality cobalt ore yields vibrant saturated blue with rich tonal gradation over creamy glossy white porcelain glaze. The base bears the six‑character official‑ware seal script Qianlong reign mark. The “Three Abundances” theme was a highly popular auspicious subject for Qing imperial porcelain. This well‑proportioned vase boasts meticulous painting, stable desirable blue tone and untouched original condition, fully representing top‑tier Qianlong official‑ware craftsmanship. It serves as vital physical reference for researching Qianlong imperial blue‑and‑white production and court auspicious iconography, holding extraordinary decorative display and antique collectible value.

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