Qianlong Period, Famille‑Rose Globular Vase (Tian‑Qiu‑Ping) with Scrolling‑Bao‑Xiang‑Flower Decoration

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Dimensions：H.56 cm (1 ft 10.05 in) Condition & Provenance：Completely intact, no cracks or chips. Lustrous white glaze, well‑preserved famille‑rose enamels with rich gradation, precise colour filling, natural wear on foot‑ring, original aged patina, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of William Olson, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A monumental imperial Qianlong famille‑rose tian‑qiu‑ping, an important large‑scale palace display porcelain. Stately imposing form with straight mouth, long slender neck, massive globular body and ring foot. The rim is gilded. The neck is decorated with pendent pearl‑garland motifs and multicoloured ruyi lappets. The shoulder is adorned with yellow‑ground ruyi cloud‑collar ornament. The main body is painted with scrolling baoxiang flowers on white glaze. Large central lotus blossoms bloom amid winding interlocking vines. Petals and leaves are rendered with meticulous shading to create three‑dimensional effect in varied hues of red, green, blue, orange and ochre. The lower body is encircled by a band of yellow‑ground upright lotus‑petal frieze set with jewel‑like ornaments. The base bears six‑character blue seal mark “Da Qing Qian Long Nian Zhi”. Monumental in scale and exquisitely painted, it represents the supreme craftsmanship of Qianlong imperial famille‑rose porcelain.

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