Qianlong Period, Blue‑And‑White Vase With Scrolling‑Lotus Decoration (Shang‑Ping)

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Dimensions：H.37 cm (1 ft 2.60 in) Condition & Provenance：Completely intact, no cracks or chips. Rich and stable blue‑and‑white tone, lustrous glaze, natural wear to foot‑ring, original aged patina, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of James Carter, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine imperial Qianlong blue‑and‑white Shang‑ping vase, used for imperial reward and palace display. Flared mouth, elongated neck, rounded shoulder, full globular body and ring foot. The rim is painted with seawater‑rock motif, followed by ruyi‑cloud border. The neck is decorated with downward banana‑leaf pattern separated by key‑fret band. The shoulder bears two decorative bands of ruyi‑heads and scrolling flowers. The main body is densely covered with scrolling lotus, blossoms and interlocking vines rendered with forceful precise lines. The lower section is adorned with stylized lotus‑petal frieze. The cobalt pigment shows rich tonal gradation. The base bears six‑character blue seal mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”. The balanced composition and rigorous painting represent the high standard of Qianlong official blue‑and‑white porcelain.

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