Imperial Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period Famille Rose Gilt Dragon Porcelain Bottle Vases (Pair)清朝雍正时期御制粉彩描金龙纹瓷瓶（一对）
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Welcome, Dan—and discerning collectors all—to a tale of grandeur and intrigue encapsulated in porcelain: the Imperial Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period Famille Rose Gilt Dragon Porcelain Bottle Vases, a mesmerizing pair steeped in historical opulence and artistic finesse. These vases, with their graceful, elongated necks and rotund bodies, beckon us to delve deeper into an era where craftsmanship was synonymous with imperial power—a duo singing with symmetry, connected by an imperial lineage that whispers of dragons dancing upon clouds in a celestial ballet. The Yongzheng period, spanning 1723 to 1735, represents a gilded age of porcelain perfection—marked by innovation in design and unparalleled elegance. Renowned for their meticulous enameling, these vases emerge from the famed kilns of Jingdezhen, each adorned with the regal emblem of a five-clawed dragon frolicking among ruyi clouds and stylized flames—a quintessential representation of strength and divine authority. Fashioned from the finest porcelain, these pieces draw upon a palette of famille rose, threaded with gilt—a testament to the illustrious hands that molded them, possibly borne from the imperial kilns that echoed the edicts of the emperors themselves. Their beauty hides vulnerabilities, echoes of time that do no harm to their allure; the minor imperfections found along their footrim or the natural kiln flaws are the marks of history, woven into their ceramic skin—aiding their authentication in the eyes of the discerning. Yet, the shadow of imitation looms—a reminder that the field of Qing porcelain is rife with duplicity. Despite this, the vases shine with a 97% identification certainty, although authenticity lingers more cautiously at 65% amidst a market of masterful replicas. The estimated auction value is a testament to their rare beauty—between $200,000 and $400,000. To possess such a piece is to grasp at a fragment of China's splendid past, an ode to imperial artistry. Thank you for joining us on this journey—where history, art, and intrigue intertwine.
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Item Report
Imperial Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period Famille Rose Gilt Dragon Porcelain Bottle Vases (Pair)
清朝雍正时期御制粉彩描金龙纹瓷瓶（一对）
By:Imperial Kilns, Jingdezhen (exact artist unknown)
Style:Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period, Famille Rose (Fencai), Imperial Porcelain
Origin:China
Materials:porcelain, famille rose (fencai) enamels, gilt
Condition:Excellent (no visible damage or repair, enamels and gilding appear pristine, slight typical wear at footrim)
Value:$200,000 - $400,000 (pair, if authentic; auction estimate)
Maker's Marks / Writing:大清雍正年制 (Dà qīng yōng zhèng nián zhì) – 'Made in the Yongzheng period of Great Qing' in six-character regular script, underglaze blue on the base of each vase.
Date:2025-07-04 01:17:10.558769
Description:
A pair of finely potted porcelain bottle vases with elongated necks and globular bodies, decorated with enameled famille rose motifs of fierce five-clawed dragons in gilt, among colorful ruyi-form clouds and stylized flames. The lower section features superbly rendered crashing waves in underglaze blue, green, and white enamel. The bases are enameled and inscribed in underglaze blue with six-character marks in regular script reading '大清雍正年制' (Made in the Yongzheng period of Great Qing). The skill, quality and design are typical of imperial wares made for the court circa 1723–1735.
一对精致的瓷质瓶，瓶身浑圆，长颈，饰以粉彩描金五爪龙图案，龙腾云间，彩云祥云和火焰穿插其间，色彩鲜艳。瓶底部饰有青釉绿白色海水江崖纹，波浪翻滚，细腻生动。瓶底落有青花篆书“大清雍正年制”六字款。整体工艺及设计展现雍正时期御窑极高造诣，约制作于1723–1735年间，具有显著的宫廷气象。
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Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a highly important pair of Qing imperial vases with exquisite famille rose work, exceptional gilt dragon designs, and rare period Yongzheng marks. The quality of the enamels, the finesse of the drawing, and the convincing period wear and details all point toward high-level imperial manufacture. The pair are of outstanding rarity and desirability on the global art market.
这对雍正时期御制粉彩龙纹瓶，工艺精湛，描金龙形象气势磅礴，彩釉鲜明华美，胎质细腻，底部雍正年款，品相卓越，是清代御窑瓷器中的顶级珍品，极具艺术与收藏价值。
Individual Images:
Additional images reveal: (1) Underside close-ups confirm neatly executed six-character blue underglaze Yongzheng marks
an important indicator of imperial provenance. (2) Detail shots of the waves show highly skilled relief and subtle color transitions in the enamels—techniques consistent with imperial kilns. (3) No evidence of restoration or overpainting; natural kiln flaws are visible at the foot. (4) Patina and minor firing imperfections around the base support significant age but are also sometimes intentionally mimicked on high-quality fakes. The precise rendering and balance of colors in the clouds and dragon scales are exceptionally fine.
Provenance:
No explicit provenance documentation provided in images, but such items are frequently from notable private or institutional collections.
Condition:
Excellent (no visible damage or repair, enamels and gilding appear pristine, slight typical wear at footrim)
Identification Score: 97%
The form, decorative motifs, famille rose enamel palette, and Yongzheng six-character mark are strongly indicative of imperial Yongzheng wares. The gilding technique and cloud/dragon imagery conform closely to archival examples. Minor reservation is always required due to the existence of high-quality modern forgeries.
器型、纹饰、粉彩釉色及雍正六字款等综合特征，与雍正御窑瓷器高度吻合，描金和龙云纹亦见于宫廷实物。仅因高仿品存在，略留保留意见。
Authenticity Score: 65%
A word about fakes... The field of Qing imperial porcelain is one of the most heavily faked areas; however, the vases exhibit a number of positive indicators: finely detailed raised enameling, appropriate period wear, footrim construction, convincing kiln flaws, and expertly rendered marks. Yet, due to the prevalence of extremely skillful modern reproductions (especially with convincing marks and enamels), a degree of caution is warranted. In-person scientific testing would be essential for confirmation.
关于赝品的说明……清代御窑瓷器为仿品密集领域，尽管此瓶具备釉上彩、自然磨损、足端工艺及款识等诸多正面特征，然因现今高级仿品亦能达到极高水准，故仍需谨慎对待，建议通过仪器检测进一步确认。
Image Memory Note
The main image shows a matched pair of globular-bodied, long-necked porcelain vases. Each is decorated with finely enameled gold dragons amidst rainbow-colored clouds and red flames. The neck is tall and tapers smoothly. The base foot is short, with a wave pattern in blue, green, and white enamels. On the base, a six-character reign mark in blue underglaze reads '大清雍正年制.' No visible chips, cracks, or repairs are evident. Details include closely appended scales on the dragon, ruyi clouds in pink, green, yellow, and white, and crashing wave motifs. Underside detail shows careful artistry and minor original firing flaws. No collector's labels, but both vases featured identical marks and nearly identical decoration, confirming a true pair.
主图展示一对长颈圆腹瓷瓶，瓶身通体粉彩描金五爪龙纹，穿梭于色彩斑斓的祥云与烈焰之间。颈部高且优雅，圈足外施海浪纹。瓶底青花书“大清雍正年制”六字款。未见磕碰、冲线或修复。细节处可见龙鳞密布、祥云多彩富有层次，整体粉彩工艺精湛。底部细部照片显示有细微原始窑器痕迹。两瓶装饰、款识一致，组成真正对瓶。
Keywords
Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period, famille rose, imperial porcelain, gilt dragon, bottle vase, Chinese, Jingdezhen, six-character mark
清代, 雍正, 粉彩, 御制瓷, 描金龙, 瓶, 景德镇, 六字款, 中国
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