Famille Rose Ladies & Poetry Melon-Form Jar - Porcelain...

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.

Estimate:£127.14

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