Overview
A classic ovoid porcelain jar featuring a hand-painted 'Shan Shui' (mountain-water) landscape in cobalt blue underglaze.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Blue and White Porcelain Landscape Ginger Jar, Qianlong Style
Photo reference
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Story
The 18th-century reign of the Qianlong Emperor was a golden age for Chinese art, sparking a global 'Chinoiserie' craze where European aristocrats would trade entire regiments of soldiers for a single set of porcelain.
Maker / Origin
While the base bears the four-character mark of the Qianlong Emperor, this is known as an 'apocryphal mark,' a traditional sign of respect for the high standards of the 1700s rather than a modern…
Condition & Value
The jar appears to be in very good condition with no visible cracks or major chips. Value is driven by the fact that the lid is present and intact, which is rare for older jars.
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