Famille Rose Ladies & Poetry Melon-Form Jar - Porcelain - China - Late 19th to early 20th century
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Porcelain melon-form jar from China, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, titled Famille Rose Ladies & Poetry Melon-Form Jar, authentic/original, in good condition with interior glaze crackle confined to the interior and exterior surface intact.
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Description
A generously proportioned jar of classic melon shape, with gently tapering body and domed lid surmounted by a gilded finial. The exterior is finely painted in soft famille rose enamels with an elegant narrative scene: two ladies in flowing robes — one carrying a flower basket suspended from a staff, the other riding a spotted deer and holding a peach — set within a serene garden of blossoming prunus, bamboo, and a fenced terrace. The composition is further accompanied by poetic inscriptions, completing the refined scholar-aesthetic presentation. The painting is executed with delicate linework and a gentle, harmonious palette, capturing the grace and refinement of traditional figural decoration.
Dimensions:
Total height (including lid): approx. 30.5 cm
Condition
Internal glaze crackle visible within the vessel — entirely confined to the interior and does not penetrate through to the exterior surface;
No cracks, hairlines, chips or restoration apparent on the exterior;
Enamels, painting and glaze remain bright, clear and well-preserved;
Overall in solid, intact condition with only faint, natural age-related wear consistent with gentle use.
Shipping
Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
Track via PostNL: https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/
Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.
Description
A generously proportioned jar of classic melon shape, with gently tapering body and domed lid surmounted by a gilded finial. The exterior is finely painted in soft famille rose enamels with an elegant narrative scene: two ladies in flowing robes — one carrying a flower basket suspended from a staff, the other riding a spotted deer and holding a peach — set within a serene garden of blossoming prunus, bamboo, and a fenced terrace. The composition is further accompanied by poetic inscriptions, completing the refined scholar-aesthetic presentation. The painting is executed with delicate linework and a gentle, harmonious palette, capturing the grace and refinement of traditional figural decoration.
Dimensions:
Total height (including lid): approx. 30.5 cm
Condition
Internal glaze crackle visible within the vessel — entirely confined to the interior and does not penetrate through to the exterior surface;
No cracks, hairlines, chips or restoration apparent on the exterior;
Enamels, painting and glaze remain bright, clear and well-preserved;
Overall in solid, intact condition with only faint, natural age-related wear consistent with gentle use.
Shipping
Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
Track via PostNL: https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/
Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 19th to early 20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Title of artwork
Famille Rose Ladies & Poetry Melon-Form Jar
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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