Qianlong Period Famille‑Rose Garlic‑Mouth Vase with Ruyi‑Shaped Handles, Butterfly and Floral Decoration

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Dimensions：H.23.5 cm Condition & Provenance：Fully intact, no cracks or chips. Lustrous glaze, well‑preserved enamel with minor age‑related surface wear. Handles decoration intact, crisp under‑glaze‑blue seal mark at base, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of William Hansen, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Acquired in 1980s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine imperial Qianlong‑period famille‑rose garlic‑mouth vase with ruyi‑form handles, a classic court‑display porcelain. The vase features garlic‑shaped mouth, slender neck, broad shoulder, full globular body and flared foot ring. A pair of turquoise‑ground ruyi‑shaped handles connect mouth and shoulder. The garlic mouth rim is decorated with iron‑red key‑fret band; garlic bulb painted with butterflies and branch‑flower motifs. Neck is segmented by multiple decorative bands including key‑fret, scrolling flowers and scrollwork. The main body on white glaze depicts flourishing peonies, daisies and various blossoms, accompanied by numerous vivid butterflies with delicately detailed wings. The composition is dense yet well‑balanced. Near foot runs a band of gradient ruby‑red petal ornament with fine linework. Underside bears neat under‑glaze‑blue six‑character seal mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Combining elegant shape, fine painting and modelled handles, the vessel bears auspicious meaning of prosperity, representing superb craftsmanship of Qianlong imperial famille‑rose porcelain.

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