Porcelain with blue underglaze painting
China, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)
Bulbous baluster form with flared neck
Braod, revolving foliate pattern with chrysanthemums and peonies underneath a ruyi-border
Shoulder with wave border, which is repeated below the rim
Neck with further ornamental tendrils and bands with shou characters underneath a border of lappet-shaped leaves
Two large applied handles in the shape of tubular bamboo sticks
Base with Qianlong six-character mark
Height: 57 cm
Perfect condition
Provenance: Private collection, Mallorca

This superb large vase demonstrates the fine quality and elaborate underglaze painting typical of the porcelain from the reign of one of the Qing dynasty's greatest patrons of the arts – the Qianlong Emperor. During his reign vases of this form were made with both straight and flared necks whereas the form with flared mouth – as seen in the present piece – appears to have been preferred by the Emperor. It is also found amongst monochrome porcelains of this period. The floral decoration is clearly inspired by the underglaze cobalt floral scrolls on early Ming porcelains. Qianlong vases of this type were generally produced at the imperial kilns at Jingdezhen and delivered to the emperor in pairs.



Vases of this shape can be found in the Shanghai Museum. The museum’s collection includes a vase of the same form, but slightly smaller and with Doucai decoration.



Condition: The vase is in perfect condition. It has a height of 57 cm.

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