Qianlong Period, Dou‑Cai Globular Vase (Tian‑Qiu‑Ping) with Scrolling‑Lotus and Eight‑Auspicious‑Symbols Decoration

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Dimensions：H.54 cm (1 ft 9.29 in) Condition & Provenance：Completely intact, no cracks or chips. Lustrous glaze, stable and bright dou‑cai enamels, precise colour filling, natural wear on foot‑ring, original aged patina, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Robert Hamilton, New York City, New York, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A magnificent imperial Qianlong dou‑cai tian‑qiu‑ping, a classic palace display porcelain. Tall and stately form with straight mouth, long neck and huge globular body supported by ring foot. Outlines are drawn in underglaze blue, filled with overglaze enamels of green, red, yellow, ochre and blue. The neck and body are densely painted with scrolling lotus interspersed with the Eight Buddhist Auspicious Symbols, symbolizing blessings and prosperity. The rim is framed by key‑fret and ruyi borders, while the lower part is encircled by upright lotus‑petal band with floral details. The base bears six‑character blue seal mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Monumental in size, well‑balanced in composition, it represents the supreme craftsmanship of Qianlong imperial dou‑cai porcelain.

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