Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period Turquoise‑Ground Famille‑Rose Duomu Ewer with Lion‑Knob Cover

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Dimensions：H.46 cm (18‑1/8 in) Condition & Provenance：Complete with original matching lion‑knob cover. Minor age‑related wear to gilded rims. Enamel pigments well preserved without flaking or chipping. No cracks, chips or hidden damages. Interior turquoise‑green glaze clean and lustrous. Gilded seal mark sharp. No restoration, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of James H. Carter, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Acquired from Paris antique dealer in 1970s, passed down within family. Never offered in public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：This imposing imperial Qianlong famille‑rose duomu ewer is a ceremonial vessel adapted from Mongolian‑Tibetan tradition. It stands tall in straight cylindrical form with lobed monk‑cap gilded rim. The fitted cover is surmounted by a vividly modelled famille‑rose lion knob with finely detailed mane and expressive features. One side features an ornate cloud‑form handle in iron‑red with gilded accents; the opposite side is formed as a phoenix‑head spout with meticulously rendered feather and scale patterns. The whole exterior is laid on rich turquoise‑green ground, divided by horizontal yellow enamel bands. Each section is densely painted with scrolling lotus blossoms, full‑bloomed flowers interweave with twisting vines, petals and veins are layered in varied famille‑rose enamels and outlined with gilding. Decoration is abundant yet well‑organized. Interior and base are covered with smooth turquoise‑green glaze, the base bears four‑character gilded seal mark “Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Duomu ewers were specially produced by imperial kilns for court Buddhist ceremonies and noble gifts. Large‑size well‑preserved examples are rare. This tall finely‑painted piece represents high‑grade Qing imperial ceremonial art.

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