Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Famille Rose Hand Painted Qianlong

This Chinese Export porcelain punch bowl is hand-painted in the famille rose palette and dates to the Qianlong period, circa 1760.
The bowl is decorated on the outside with a central basket holding one large pinkish purple peony, surrounded by branching floral sprays painted in soft green, turquoise, white, and gilt, while the interior rim carries a continuous border of alternating blossoms and leaves in pink, green, yellow, blue, and gilt, forming a bright, balanced band of color around the opening.

The gently flared rim and smoothly curving sides rise from a short, neatly formed foot, creating a deep, open surface so the decoration can unfold without crowding, allowing the central basket to anchor the design while the surrounding branches move outward in a natural rhythm.
The composition remains open and legible, with each element clearly separated rather than drawn tightly toward the center.

The enamel palette is well controlled.
The pinkish purple peony sits against fresh greens and soft turquoise, with small touches of gilt that add warmth.
The interior border forms a continuous band of ornament just below the rim, framing the bowl when viewed from above and strengthening its presence on the table.

The glaze has a soft, slightly bluish tone typical of mid-18th century Jingdezhen porcelain, gathering lightly near the base.
The exposed foot rim shows a narrow unglazed band with a light iron tone from the firing.
These details are consistent with Chinese export porcelain of the Qianlong period.

Reference: A closely related example is illustrated on page 205 of Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam by C. J. A. Jörg.
Dimensions: 14 inches diameter across the rim, 6.75 inches high, 7 inches diameter at the base
Condition: Very good antique condition with light wear to the foot rim and minor kiln specks consistent with age.
Decoration: Hand-painted famille rose enamels with peony basket and floral sprays
Material: Porcelain
Style: Chinese Export, Qianlong period
Origin: China
Date: Circa 1760