Chinese Porcelain Scholar's Vessel – Qianlong Reign Mark – Zhuzi Family Precepts – Blue & White Celadon Glaze

Beautiful and unusual Chinese porcelain vessel featuring traditional Chinese calligraphy, an elaborate decorative handle, and a four-character Qianlong reign mark on the underside.

The vessel features a pale celadon-green glazed body decorated with dark cobalt-blue Chinese characters arranged in vertical columns. The inscription reproduces passages from "Zhuzi's Family Instructions" (朱子治家格言), a traditional Chinese text emphasizing family values, morality, discipline, and proper household conduct.

The vessel has a distinctive cylindrical open-top body with tall upright architectural handles decorated with intricate blue scrollwork and geometric patterns.

Qianlong Reign Mark:

The underside bears a four-character Chinese Qianlong reign mark (大清乾隆), translating to "Qianlong of the Great Qing Dynasty."

The Qianlong Emperor ruled China from 1735 to 1796. However, Qianlong reign marks were also used on porcelain manufactured during later periods.

The actual age and manufacturing period of this vessel have not been independently authenticated. It is being offered as decorative Chinese-style porcelain bearing a Qianlong mark, not as a verified 18th-century antique.

Item Details:

- Quantity: 1 vessel

- Style: Chinese scholar's object / Asian decorative porcelain

- Material: Glazed porcelain

- Color: Pale celadon green with cobalt-blue decoration

- Decoration: Traditional Chinese calligraphy and ornamental scrollwork

- Inscription: Zhuzi's Family Instructions / Family Precepts

- Base Mark: Four-character Qianlong reign mark

- Form: Cylindrical open-top vessel with tall decorative handles

- Finish: Glossy glaze

- Maker: Unknown

- Manufacturing period: Undetermined

Dimensions (approximately):

- Height: 10.75 inches

- Width: 7 inches

- Depth: 8 inches

Condition:

Pre-owned condition with possible light surface wear, glaze variations, discoloration, and signs of age or handling.

Please carefully examine all photographs for exact condition, decorative details, and underside markings.

Additional Information:

An attractive and unusual Chinese porcelain vessel combining traditional Confucian calligraphy, celadon-style glazing, cobalt-blue decoration, and a Qianlong reign mark.

Ideal for collectors of Chinese ceramics, Asian decorative arts, scholar's objects, calligraphy, and porcelain bearing Chinese reign marks.

The exact age, kiln, maker, and original intended function have not been independently verified.

Listing is for ONE vessel only.

You will receive the single vessel pictured in the listing. Carefully packaged for safe shipping.