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

18th century
For Sale by TJR Trading
Description

This is an 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 and colurful central pictorial reserve depicting seven figures and two dogs. There is a smaller pictorial reserve around the handle depicting birds amongst foliage. The rest of the exterior of the mug is painted with designs in cobalt blue, and also repeating red designs picked out with gilding. The handle has two applied heart motifs.

There are two restored chips and some other chips to the rim of the mug. Emanating from one of the restored chips is a hairline crack. The handle has been restored at two points near where it meets the body of the mug.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.6cm (4.57")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA692231
Dealers Internal Reference
C391
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 an 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 and colurful central pictorial reserve depicting seven figures and two dogs. There is a smaller pictorial reserve around the handle depicting birds amongst foliage.

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The rest of the exterior of the mug is painted with designs in cobalt blue, and also repeating red designs picked out with gilding.
TJR Trading

The handle has two applied heart motifs.

fig 1. A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle.
fig 1. Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

There are two restored chips and some other chips to the rim of the mug. Emanating from one of the restored chips is a hairline crack. The handle has been restored at two points near where it meets the body of the mug.

Height
11.6cm (4.57")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9.2cm (3.62")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA692231
Dealers Internal Ref
C391
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the TJR Trading Profile Page

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A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle.
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Archive I A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle.

Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug

Archive II A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View II
Archive III A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle.
Archive V A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View X
Archive XI A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View XI
Archive XII A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View XII
Archive XIII A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle. View XIII
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TJR Trading
Telephone 07716 081 462
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle.
Qianlong Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Mug
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A cylindrical porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted figures in polychrome enamels surrounded by a blue underglaze floral border and fitted with a moulded handle.
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Famille Rose porcelain, known in Chinese as fencai, was developed during the Qing dynasty and produced extensively during the Qianlong reign (17361795). It is characterised by opaque polychrome enamels, predominantly featuring pink or rose tones derived from colloidal gold, applied over an opaque glaze.

These items were crafted from high-fired hard-paste porcelain composed of kaolin clay and petuntse. The decoration combined underglaze cobalt blue framing borders with overglaze vitreous enamels fired in a secondary, lower-temperature kiln cycle.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise hand-painted brushwork with minor natural variations, unglazed foot rims revealing fine white porcelain paste, and characteristic glaze pinholes from kiln firing. The overglaze enamel decoration typically displays raised texture and varied light refraction due to the density of the applied pigments.

In modern interiors, these vessels function as decorative accent objects placed on styled bookshelves, mantelpieces, or inside glazed display cabinets. They contrast effectively against dark wood surfaces, contemporary open shelving, or neutral backdrop palettes.

Clean gently by hand using tepid water and a neutral liquid soap, avoiding abrasive sponges, chemical solvents, or dishwashers. Support the vessel from the base during handling rather than lifting solely by the handle to prevent strain on structural joints.
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