This exceptional pair of 18th-century Chinese porcelain jars is hand-painted in vibrant famille rose enamels with blooming peonies, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms in brilliant shades of pink, blue, orange, green, yellow, and red.
Made during the Qianlong era, circa 1765, each jar is a fine example of the classic ginger jar form, with a rounded body and domed cover.
While modest in scale, their shape and presence have sometimes led similar pieces to be described as “temple jars” in the decorative arts trade.
The invention of famille rose enamels in the early 18th century enabled a broader, more nuanced color palette, and this pair showcases the style at its most expressive. The floral compositions are exuberant yet refined, painted with a sensitivity to balance and movement.
These jars represent Chinese export porcelain at its finest, appealing equally to collectors and decorators.
Dimensions: 9″ tall x 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $7,800
Decoration: Hand-painted famille rose enamels with peonies, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms
Material: Porcelain
Style: Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Era
Origin: China
Date: Circa 1765
Key Features:
– Pair of 18th-century Chinese export porcelain jars with lids
– Decorated in the famille rose palette with vibrant floral motifs
– Exquisite painting in a broad, nuanced range of enamel colors
– Made during the Qianlong era (1736–1795)
– Superb examples of mid-18th-century Chinese porcelain craftsmanship