Lot 267 清乾隆 青花纏枝蓮大缸 | A large Chinese blue and white 'lotus scrolls' jar, Qianlong period, Qing dynasty

清乾隆 青花纏枝蓮大缸 | A large Chinese blue and white 'lotus scrolls' jar, Qianlong period, Qing dynasty

Qianlong period, Qing dynasty

USD 3,000

$6,000 - $10,000

H: 20 7/8, Dia: 26 1/2 in. (H: 53.02, Dia: 67.31 cm.)

With star crack to interior underside, two star glaze cracks to interior wall; a star crack with repair to foot, a crack with repair to foot extending to underside.

缸內底有一處雞爪裂，內壁有兩處雞爪釉裂；圈足有一處鶏爪裂幷塗修，一處裂延伸至缸底幷有部分塗修

Featuring a classic 'scrolling lotus' motif in Chinese culture symbolizing purity and enlightenment, the rich cobalt blue patterns stand out against the smooth, white ground, showcasing delicate details and symmetry. The jar's broad, rounded form is accentuated by a decorative 'hui' and 'ruyi' borders near the rim, adding a refined touch to its timeless aesthetic.
This large jardiniere features a slightly flared rim, a bulging belly tapering towards the base, and an unglazed sanded bottom. The body is thick and the glaze is smooth and lustrous. Below the rim is a band of fret patterns, followed by a raised band of ruyi motifs. The main body is decorated with lotus scrolls, with fluid and natural lines, exhibiting a bold yet meticulous painting style. The jar’s large form is complemented by its graceful elegance, with vibrant and brilliant blue hues characteristic of the Qianlong period. Despite the absence of a seal mark, its grand size and craftsmanship suggest it may have been used in the imperial study or other palace rooms for storing scrolls of paintings and calligraphy.
Due to the large size and thick body, jardiniere of this type were particularly prone to cracking and warping during the firing process, making successful pieces exceedingly rare. This jardiniere, with its perfectly proportioned form and well-preserved condition despite its age, is a remarkable find. Placed within an interior setting, it exudes a refined and ancient charm, offering immense aesthetic and collectible value.
See below reference for similar items:
Beijing Poly Auction, June 2021, Lot 6510
Sotheby’s London, November 2013, Lot 419.
此件大缸唇口、鼓腹漸收、砂底無釉。胎體厚實，釉質滋潤。口沿下方一圈回紋紋飾，白色微凸起弦下接一圈如意紋，器身以纏枝花卉紋爲主題紋樣，綫條流暢自然，畫風粗獷又不失嚴謹，器形碩大而不失俏麗，青花發色鮮艶翠亮，極爲悅目，具有典型乾隆時期風格。此件體型碩大，雖未落款，或爲宮廷禦書房或其餘宮殿內存藏書畫卷軸之物。
缸類器物因其形制巨大，胎體厚重，故而在燒造過程中極易爆裂變形，成品率極低。本器器形周正，且經歷百餘年風雨仍保存完好，難能可貴。若置于室中，頗得古雅之韵，具有極高的欣賞收藏價值。
相似藏品可參閱：
北京保利2021年06月春拍，編號6510
蘇富比倫敦2013年11月拍賣，編號419。
**Provenance**
From Mr. Klein, Henderson, Nevada.
內華達州亨德森市Klein先生私人收藏
以下内容由AI翻译：
【名称】
清乾隆 青花纏枝蓮大缸
【年代】
清乾隆时期
【品相】
缸內底有一處雞爪裂，內壁有兩處雞爪釉裂；圈足有一處鶏爪裂幷塗修，一處裂延伸至缸底幷有部分塗修