{"product_id":"qianlong-style-famille-rose-meiping-with-carmine-red-graviata-ground","title":"Qianlong-Style Famille Rose Meiping with Carmine-Red Graviata Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe meiping (plum vase) is recognized by its narrow mouth, broad shoulders, and sweeping silhouette that tapers toward the base. This Archive Edition faithfully reproduces a Qianlong-period imperial masterpiece—the original of which commanded over $5.3 million USD (41.5 million HKD) at Sotheby's Hong Kong in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining technical achievement of this vessel is the graviata (incised ground) technique applied to the carmine-red enamel. Before the final firing, artisans use a needle-like tool to hand-etch fine, continuous scrolling patterns directly into the opaque ground. Because the pattern is cut directly into the enamel, errors are difficult to correct once the work has begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the incised carmine-red ground, vibrant famille rose enamels are applied to depict scrolling lotus vines and idealized baoxianghua blossoms. The structural borders feature meticulously painted plantain leaves at the neck and upward-facing lotus petals at the foot. The rim is finished with precise gilt detailing, creating a narrow metallic line around the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eForm: Plum vase (meiping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Jingdezhen Kaolin Clay (High-white porcelain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: Traditional famille rose enamels over a needle-etched graviata carmine-red ground, with gilt detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMotifs: Idealized floral scrolls, plantain leaves, and lotus petal borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: H: 37 cm \/ 14.6 inch, Belly: 25 cm \/ 9.8 inch, Base: 14 cm \/ 5.5 inch, Mouth: 8.5 cm \/ 3.3 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeritage Note: Based on the Qianlong imperial prototype auctioned at Sotheby's Hong Kong (Autumn 2004).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCare: Fine porcelain with a textured enamel ground. Hand wash only with room-temperature water and a soft microfiber cloth. Do not rub the etched surfaces. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and abrasive cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Azure Blanc","offers":[{"title":"37 cm \/ 14.6 inch","offer_id":52375331799351,"sku":null,"price":1998.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/2663\/5063\/files\/qianlong-famille-rose-graviata-meiping-reverse.webp?v=1780794735","url":"https:\/\/www.azureblanc.com\/products\/qianlong-style-famille-rose-meiping-with-carmine-red-graviata-ground","provider":"Azure Blanc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}