
Beautiful vintage Chinese porcelain covered jar featuring richly detailed famille rose / Rose Medallion-style decoration with court figures, birds, butterflies, flowers, fruit, and architectural scenes. The jar is extensively hand enameled, with raised enamel details, fine black outlining, colorful floral and figural decoration, and gilt accents. The fitted lid is equally elaborate, with a large figural courtyard scene across the top and floral decoration around the sides. The underside bears a six-character Qianlong reign mark in red, believed to be an apocryphal mark on a later vintage piece rather than an 18th-century Qianlong-period mark. Based on the decoration, construction, and mark, this piece is believed to date to approximately the mid-20th century. A particularly striking decorative piece with wonderful detail throughout. Measurements: Approximately 9″ tall with lid Approximately 5.5″ diameter Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, including areas of wear/loss to the gilt and enamel decoration. There is one short hairline extending down from the upper rim, visible on the exterior. No corresponding crack is visible on the interior. Some discoloration and wear are present around the unglazed/contact surfaces, consistent with age and use. Please review all photographs closely, including the detailed condition photos, as they are part of the description.




