A MAGNIFICENT FINE TURQUOISE-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE 'HUNDRED BOYS' VASE
QIANLONG IRON-RED SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
A MAGNIFICENT FINE TURQUOISE-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE 'HUNDRED BOYS' VASE QIANLONG IRON-RED SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The massive baluster vase is exquisitely decorated in brilliant enamels to depict a continuous scene of the 'Hundred Boys' celebrating the Spring Festival in extensive lakeside palace gardens with two separate pavilions linked by bridges over the water and set amidst rocky mountains. The scene includes children gathered in animated groups busily performing a dragon dance, blowing trumpets, playing with cymbals and drums, also playing with animal puppets, riding hobby-horses, carrying lanterns and lighting fire-crackers. All above a turquoise-ground ruyi band decorated with lotus sprays. The shoulder with further bands of ruyi , keyfret and upright lappets, the waisted neck richly embellished with auspicious emblems and lotus scrolls on a bright turquoise-ground flanked by a pair of blue-enamelled chilong handles. Both the interior and base with turquoise enamel. 29 3/4 in. (75.7cm.), box
A MAGNIFICENT FINE TURQUOISE-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE 'HUNDRED BOYS' VASE
QIANLONG IRON-RED SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
A MAGNIFICENT FINE TURQUOISE-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE 'HUNDRED BOYS' VASE QIANLONG IRON-RED SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The massive baluster vase is exquisitely decorated in brilliant enamels to depict a continuous scene of the 'Hundred Boys' celebrating the Spring Festival in extensive lakeside palace gardens with two separate pavilions linked by bridges over the water and set amidst rocky mountains. The scene includes children gathered in animated groups busily performing a dragon dance, blowing trumpets, playing with cymbals and drums, also playing with animal puppets, riding hobby-horses, carrying lanterns and lighting fire-crackers. All above a turquoise-ground ruyi band decorated with lotus sprays. The shoulder with further bands of ruyi , keyfret and upright lappets, the waisted neck richly embellished with auspicious emblems and lotus scrolls on a bright turquoise-ground flanked by a pair of blue-enamelled chilong handles. Both the interior and base with turquoise enamel. 29 3/4 in. (75.7cm.), box
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