Antique Chinese Famille Rose Deer & Pine Vase Qianlong Mark Late Qing 18”
A superb antique Chinese porcelain vase, beautifully hand-painted in overglaze famille-rose enamels, depicting a tranquil mountain landscape with deer and pine trees — an auspicious scene known as Song Lu Tu (松鹿图), symbolizing longevity, prosperity, and high rank.
The vase features finely modeled deer-head handles in relief, a design element associated with late Qing imperial-style porcelains. Around the base runs a classic key-fret border in polychrome enamel. The body displays delicate brushwork in naturalistic greens, ochres, and russets, typical of the Guangxu period (1875-1908) craftsmanship.
The underside bears a six-character seal mark in red enamel, reading 大清乾隆年制 ("Made in the Qianlong period of Great Qing") written in archaic zhuanshu (seal script). While the mark honors the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795), stylistic analysis suggests a late Qing to early Republic period manufacture, circa 1860-1920.
The porcelain glaze shows the subtle bluish-white tone characteristic of Jingdezhen kilns. The painting, modeling, and enameling indicate high-quality hand craftsmanship rather than later factory reproduction.
Estimated Period: Late Qing dynasty to early Republic (c. 1860-1920)
Mark: Apocryphal Qianlong seal mark
Motif: Deer and Pine (Song Lu Tu) - longevity and prosperity symbol
Condition: Excellent antique condition with light age wear consistent with age
Approx. Age: 100-150 years old
Origin: Jingdezhen, China
This impressive and finely executed vase exemplifies the imperial revival style of the late Qing period, echoing the aesthetic and symbolic richness of Qianlong-era porcelains.