Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period Turquoise‑Ground Famille‑Rose Gilt‑Decorated Three‑Spout Gourd Vase with “Fu Lu Wan Dai” Motifs

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Dimensions：H.20 cm (7‑7/8 in) Condition & Provenance：The vase remains fully intact. Gilding at mouth rim and foot rim bears natural age‑related wear from long‑term inheritance. The glaze stays glossy and full, enamel layers are well preserved, iron‑red seal reign mark is legible. No hairline cracks, hidden chips or restorations, no chemical cleaning. Formerly from the private collection of Robert H. Johnson, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. This piece was acquired from a Hong Kong antique dealer back in the 1980s and passed down within the family for generations. It has never appeared at public auctions and has no exhibition or publication records. Description：This Qianlong‑period three‑spout gourd vase features an unusual combined‑gourd form with three separate narrow necks at upper section and three‑lobed joined lower bulb. Mouth rims are gilded, below sits pink‑blue ruyi‑head decorative band, and interior is covered with turquoise‑green glaze. The exterior sits on fine turquoise‑green base, fully ornamented in famille‑rose enamels accented with gilding. All vine stems and tendrils are outlined in gold winding across the whole surface. Varied‑size gourds in yellow and white dotted with purple spots scatter among vines together with small yellow blossoms. Multiple iron‑red bats fly dynamically through foliage with carefully rendered wing details. Gourd symbolizes official fortune while bat stands for blessing, forming the auspicious “endless fortune and posterity” theme. Dense yet well‑organized decoration shows precise enamel filling and smooth luxurious gilded lines. It has a multi‑lobed flower‑shape foot with gilded edge. The base is glazed in turquoise‑green and bears six‑character iron‑red seal “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”. With sophisticated complicated shape and rich gorgeous palette, it represents a special imperial‑ware decorative piece from Qianlong era, carrying auspicious meaning of abundant descendants and lasting blessings.

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