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Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
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Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

18th century
For Sale by TJR Trading
Description

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

It has a large central pictorial reserve depicting five figures in a garden setting. There are four smaller reserves depicting sections from a landscape in red, and a larger reserve around the handle also depicting a landscape in red. The borders of the reserves are gilt and scrolling in the Rococo manner.The rest of the outside of the mug is decorated with a repeating red motif picked out with gilding. There is a diaper border to the inside of the rim. The handle is in the form of a dragon or serpent.

The handle has been damaged and restored in the past. It has been re-attached at two points with metal studs which are visible from the inside of the mug. Part of the bottom of the handle is missing. There is a chip 1.2cm wide on the inside of the rim of the mug. There is some wear to the gilding and the enamel, particularly the gilding on the handle.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.9cm (5.08")
Width
15.8cm (6.22")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

TJR Trading has dated this Qianlong Famille Rose Mug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA692229
Dealers Internal Reference
C389
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 Chinese porcelain mug dating from the rule of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). It is hand painted with enamels in the famille rose palette.

It has a large central pictorial reserve depicting five figures in a garden setting.

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There are four smaller reserves depicting sections from a landscape in red, and a larger reserve around the handle also depicting a landscape in red.
TJR Trading

The borders of the reserves are gilt and scrolling in the Rococo manner.The rest of the outside of the mug is decorated with a repeating red motif picked out with gilding. There is a diaper border to the inside of the rim. The handle is in the form of a dragon or serpent.

fig 1. A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle.
fig 1. Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

The handle has been damaged and restored in the past. It has been re-attached at two points with metal studs which are visible from the inside of the mug. Part of the bottom of the handle is missing. There is a chip 1.2cm wide on the inside of the rim of the mug. There is some wear to the gilding and the enamel, particularly the gilding on the handle.

Height
12.9cm (5.08")
Width
15.8cm (6.22")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

TJR Trading has dated this Qianlong Famille Rose Mug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA692229
Dealers Internal Ref
C389
TJR Trading
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Specialist in antique silver, but also a seller of glass, ceramics and other similar items

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Archive I A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle.

Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

Archive II A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle.
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Archive VI A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle. View X
Archive XI A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle. View XI
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A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle.
Large Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
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A cylindrical Chinese export porcelain mug featuring hand-painted figures inside cartouches, iron-red cell borders, and a red dragon handle.
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Famille Rose porcelain refers to Chinese ceramics decorated with opaque overglaze enamels dominated by pink and rose tones, developed during the 18th century Qing dynasty. Produced in Jingdezhen, these wares were tailored for Western export markets and featured narrative scenes, diaper borders, and floral motifs.

These mugs were potted from high-fired hard-paste porcelain clay before receiving a clear glaze and initial firing. Craftsmen then applied detailed enamel decoration and gilding by hand over the glaze, firing the vessel a second time at a lower temperature to fix the enamels.

Authentic Qianlong export wares typically display hand-painted enamel brushwork with subtle variations, an unglazed foot rim showing fine white porcelain paste, and characteristic iron-red cell pattern grounds. Moulded handles, such as dragon or bifurcated strap forms, were also commonly used on export tankards during this period.

Export porcelain pieces style well inside glazed display cabinets, on open bookshelf arrangement shelves, or positioned on a sideboard alongside neutral-toned contemporary objects. Combining historic ceramics with clean-lined timber furniture highlights the visual texture and colour of the hand-painted enamels.

Clean enamelled porcelain gently using warm water and mild liquid detergent applied with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges, chemical cleaners, or immersion in hot water, as these can degrade fragile overglaze enamels and original gilding.
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