Qianlong Period Famille‑Rose Lidded Jar with Twin Loops, Boys at Play and Floral Decoration

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Dimensions：H.12 cm Condition & Provenance：Complete with original cover, no cracks or chips. Lustrous glaze, vibrant well‑preserved enamels. Minor wear to gilded finial on cover, crisp under‑glaze‑blue seal‑mark at base, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Robert Maynard, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine Qianlong‑style famille‑rose lidded jar for imperial appreciation. Globular body with short neck, broad shoulder, rounded belly and foot ring, two small loop handles set upon shoulder. The matching cover is painted with blossoming sprigs and topped by a gilded knob. Painted on white glaze, the exterior presents a continuous scene of children at play. Boys are depicted in varied postures: one holds lotus stem, another plays with a puppy, with vivid facial expressions and fluid costume outlines. The scene is interspersed with seasonal flowers including peach blossom, peony and chrysanthemum, together with colourful butterflies. Fine drawing and well‑balanced composition convey the auspicious wish for numerous descendants. The base bears neat under‑glaze‑blue six‑character seal mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”. A delightful scholar‑studio display piece representing high‑level famille‑rose craftsmanship of Qianlong era.

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