Famille Rose Figural Story Covered Jar — Auspicious 'Five Sons Achieve Honours' Theme - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
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A porcelain Famille Rose covered jar in Qing Dynasty style, titled “Famille Rose Figural Story Covered Jar — Auspicious 'Five Sons Achieve Honours' Theme”, authentic/original, in good condition, about 24.5 cm tall with a 75 cm circumference.
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Description
A generously proportioned jar of pleasingly rounded form, crowned by a domed lid with finial. The exterior is exquisitely enamelled with a vibrant narrative scene depicting the classic "Five Sons Achieve Honours" motif — a revered symbol of scholarly success, upward mobility and flourishing progeny. Attendant figures hold precious vases, ruyi sceptres and ceremonial emblems, conveying layered blessings: "May All Your Wishes Come True", "Great Joy and Abundant Blessings", and enduring good fortune. The painting is lively and finely detailed, with expressive faces, richly patterned robes and a harmonious palette of rose, turquoise, iron-red, gilded and sepia tones — all executed against a smooth, luminous white glaze. A beautifully conceived and auspiciously charged piece.
Dimensions:
Total height: approx. 24.5 cm
Maximum circumference: approx. 75 cm
Condition
Three fine glaze fissures visible inside the base only — confined to the interior glaze, not penetrating through to the exterior surface;
Gentle, even enamel wear and gilding loss consistent with age and normal use;
No cracks, chips, hairlines or restoration observable on the exterior; structurally sound and visually impressive.
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.
Photographs required
- A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo of the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging.
- One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging.
- One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
- One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.
PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.
Description
A generously proportioned jar of pleasingly rounded form, crowned by a domed lid with finial. The exterior is exquisitely enamelled with a vibrant narrative scene depicting the classic "Five Sons Achieve Honours" motif — a revered symbol of scholarly success, upward mobility and flourishing progeny. Attendant figures hold precious vases, ruyi sceptres and ceremonial emblems, conveying layered blessings: "May All Your Wishes Come True", "Great Joy and Abundant Blessings", and enduring good fortune. The painting is lively and finely detailed, with expressive faces, richly patterned robes and a harmonious palette of rose, turquoise, iron-red, gilded and sepia tones — all executed against a smooth, luminous white glaze. A beautifully conceived and auspiciously charged piece.
Dimensions:
Total height: approx. 24.5 cm
Maximum circumference: approx. 75 cm
Condition
Three fine glaze fissures visible inside the base only — confined to the interior glaze, not penetrating through to the exterior surface;
Gentle, even enamel wear and gilding loss consistent with age and normal use;
No cracks, chips, hairlines or restoration observable on the exterior; structurally sound and visually impressive.
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.
Photographs required
- A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo of the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging.
- One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging.
- One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
- One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.
PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Country of Origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Title of artwork
Famille Rose Figural Story Covered Jar — Auspicious 'Five Sons Achieve Honours' Theme
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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