Qianlong Period Pink‑Ground Sgraffito Famille‑Rose Teapot with Kui‑Dragon & Interlocking Lotus, Gilt‑Decorated

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Dimensions：H.13.5 cm Condition & Provenance：Complete with original lid, no cracks or chips. Fine intact sgraffito ground, well‑preserved famille‑rose enamels, minor age‑related gilt wear, clear base mark, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Arthur Miller, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine imperial‑style Qianlong famille‑rose teapot for court tea use. Sturdy well‑proportioned body with straight mouth, constricted neck, broad belly and foot ring, equipped with elegant spout and curved handle. Matching domed lid with fully gilded pearl finial, decorated with kui‑dragon and scrolling flowers over pink sgraffito ground, gilt‑edged rim. The exterior features delicate pink sgraffito scrollwork as background. Main belly decoration consists of symmetrical archaistic kui‑dragons interspersed with blooming precious lotus scrolls, rendered in rich palette of red, blue, green and yellow. Multi‑coloured decorative bands encircle the neck, and a band of upright lotus‑petal motif runs along lower body. Spout and handle repeat the sgraffito‑and‑floral scheme. Gilding accents mouth, lid and foot rims. Base covered in pale‑celadon glaze bearing blue‑enamel four‑character square mark “Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Sgraffito famille‑rose is hallmark Qianlong imperial porcelain technique. This teapot unites sgraffito, famille‑rose enamel and gilding, presenting magnificent imperial aesthetic, both functional and highly collectible.

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