Antique Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Enameled Porcelain Flower Pattern Jar. Low, globular ceramic bowl or planter with a wide mouth, consistent with a Chinese fishbowl or jardinière. It is heavily decorated with a vibrant, polychrome enamel palette, predominantly featuring a bright turquoise ground. The decoration is intricate, displaying a dense "Millefleur" or stylized floral and foliate scroll motif in colors like pink, yellow, blue, and crimson. The rim and foot are bordered by complementary decorative bands; the top border is a yellow band with pink and red accents, while the bottom band uses vertical pink and blue elements. Stamped on base.

Size: 6 x 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.

Famille rose porcelain, developed during the Qing dynasty in 18th-century China, is celebrated for its delicate palette of opaque overglaze enamels dominated by soft pinks, introduced through the use of colloidal gold. Originating under the reign of Emperor Yongzheng and flourishing in the Qianlong period, this style marked a refinement in porcelain decoration, allowing for more nuanced shading and painterly effects than earlier famille verte wares. Artists employed the palette to create intricate floral motifs, court scenes, and symbolic imagery with remarkable precision and grace. prized both domestically and in export markets, famille rose porcelain came to epitomize the sophistication and technical mastery of Qing ceramic artistry, blending elegance, color harmony, and detailed craftsmanship in every piece.

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