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Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
TJR Trading
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Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

18th century
For Sale by TJR Trading
Description

This is a large 18th Century Chinese porcelain mug dating from the rule of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). It is hand painted with enamels in the famille rose palette.

The handle of the mug is formed of a dragon or serpent, painted with cobalt blue. The body of the mug has a large pictorial reserve depicting four figures to the foreground. Behind them are a number of boats, with mountains in the distance. There are four other picorial reserves, each depicting a bird on a branch. Each of the reserves has a painted cobalt blue border. There is also a cobalt blue border to the rim of the mug. The rest of the mug is decorated with pink flowers.

The mug is in poor condition. There is a crack going across the bottom and all the way up both sides, so it looks as though it was broken in two parts and has been glued back together. There are three further hairline cracks emanating from the rim. The rim has several chips and repairs. The dragon handle is missing one back foot, one front foot, and parts of both ears. There is restoration just above the back legs of the dragon where it had been broken in half.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10.8cm (4.25")
Declaration

TJR Trading has dated this Chinese Export Porcelain Mug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA692226
Dealers Internal Reference
C386
Dealers Notes

All items come with free shipping throughout the UK. They will be sent using a recorded or signed for service such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery.

For other international buyers I have added postage costs to the listings.

Please contact me using my email tjrtrading@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact details section on my listings as I am often out sourcing stock and am unable to answer my telephone. I can answer any questions much better by email.

Description
This is a large 18th Century Chinese porcelain mug dating from the rule of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). It is hand painted with enamels in the famille rose palette.

The handle of the mug is formed of a dragon or serpent, painted with cobalt blue. The body of the mug has a large pictorial reserve depicting four figures to the foreground. Behind them are a number of boats, with mountains in the distance. There are four other picorial reserves, each depicting a bird on a branch. Each of the reserves has a painted cobalt blue border. There is also a cobalt blue border to the rim of the mug. The rest of the mug is decorated with pink flowers.

The mug is in poor condition.

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There is a crack going across the bottom and all the way up both sides, so it looks as though it was broken in two parts and has been glued back together.
TJR Trading

There are three further hairline cracks emanating from the rim. The rim has several chips and repairs. The dragon handle is missing one back foot, one front foot, and parts of both ears. There is restoration just above the back legs of the dragon where it had been broken in half.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10.8cm (4.25")
Date of Manufacture

TJR Trading has dated this Chinese Export Porcelain Mug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA692226
Dealers Internal Ref
C386
TJR Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014

Specialist in antique silver, but also a seller of glass, ceramics and other similar items

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A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats.
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Archive I A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats.

Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

Archive II A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats. View X
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TJR Trading
Telephone 07716 081 462
Location
London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/tjr
Verified Since Sep 2014
Items For Sale 47
Items Sold 185
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A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats.
Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
Ref: SA692226
A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring a blue dragon-shaped handle, floral enamels, and cartouches depicting figures on boats.
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FAQs

Famille Rose porcelain refers to Chinese export ceramics decorated with opaque overglaze enamels, predominantly featuring pink and rose hues, produced during the Qing Dynasty, particularly during the reign of Emperor Qianlong.

These vessels were crafted from kaolin clay porcelain, underglazed in cobalt blue for borders or handles, and finished with enamels applied over the glaze before undergoing a lower-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-painted details with slight variations, a bluish glaze tone near the base, unglazed foot rims showing smooth paste, and period motifs such as molded dragon handles.

These functional decorative vessels serve as focal accents when displayed on bookshelves, console tables, or inside glass cabinets, providing historical texture within modern decor.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and a non-abrasive soap, avoiding chemical solvents or harsh scrubbers that could erode delicate overglaze enamel detail.
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