Yongzheng Period Famille‑Rose Large Vase with Chilong Handles, Literati Gathering Landscape Scene

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Dimensions：H.68 cm Condition & Provenance：Large‑size vessel fully intact, minor age wear on gilded mouth rim, no cracks or chips. Polychrome enamels of figures and landscape well preserved, moulded openwork chilong handles complete. Interior covered with turquoise‑green glaze. Unglazed sandy base shows dry genuine period clay, foot rim carries natural earth patina, no restoration, no chemical cleaning; From private collection of Mr.G·M, San Francisco, California, USA. Acquired from San Francisco Oriental Art Gallery in 1985, kept in family private collection under constant‑temperature moisture‑controlled storage, no prior auction, exhibition or publication records. Description：This monumental Yongzheng‑era famille‑rose display vase features flared mouth, long neck, broad body and two symmetrical openwork chilong beast handles. The whole surface is painted with continuous scene of literati gathering. Layered distant mountains, pines, bamboo and pavilions set the background. Numerous scholars are depicted in varied postures: leaning on railings, gathering for tea appreciation. Fine rendering of robes, furniture, plants and waterfowl brings the leisurely ancient garden scene vividly to life. Mouth rim is gilded, inner cavity glazed in turquoise‑green. Unglazed base reveals robust old ceramic body. Rich layered colours and elaborate figural painting make this a representative large‑scale early Qing famille‑rose hall‑display porcelain.

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