Qianlong Period, Blue‑Ground Yang‑Dao Famille‑Rose Lantern‑Shaped Vase with Scrolling‑Bao‑Xiang‑Flower Decoration

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Dimensions：H.26.5 cm (0 ft 10.43 in) Condition & Provenance：Completely intact without cracks or chips. Well‑preserved gilding on rim and foot, crisp yang‑dao incised ground, vibrant famille‑rose enamels, lustrous glaze, natural wear on foot ring, original aged patina, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Arthur Cole, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：An imperial Qianlong lantern‑shaped vase for palace display. Straight rim, short neck, broad shoulder, tall cylindrical body and gilded foot rim. The interior and base are covered in pale turquoise‑green glaze. The exterior features fine incised yang‑dao scroll ground on light‑blue glaze, over‑painted with famille‑rose scrolling baoxiang flowers. Blossoms and foliage interlace elegantly with delicate gradated petals in multiple hues. The neck and lower body are framed by ruyi‑lappet borders in iron‑red ground with foreign floral motifs outlined in gold. The turquoise‑green base bears six‑character blue seal mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Elaborate incising and refined enamel painting embody the magnificent aesthetic of Qianlong imperial porcelain.

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