Celadon and grey streaked jade, smooth surface polish, cinnabar lacquer China, Qianlong Period (1736-1795) This unique jade and lacquer bowl dates to the Qianlong period and there is only one other cinnabar lacquer embellished bowl published according to our records (please see literature comparison further below). The jade bowl is delicately carved to perfection, with a flared rim and an accentuated round foot. The exterior is covered with red lacquer carved to depict two Imperial, five-clawed dragons in chase of the magical pearl. The scenery is set against a dense cloud foliage and whilst neck and foot rims show a plain border, a fine leaf band is adorning the lower part. The 18th century was a period of experimentation in which the Qianlong Emperor in particular, was very keen to combine or simulate different materials – the bowl at hand is a perfect example for those artistic efforts. Shape: Bowl shape Dimensions: 4,8cm (height), 9,5 cm (diameter) Condition: Excellent condition with fine hand patina Provenance: American Private collection Literature comparison: Christie’s, The Imperial Sale Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 31 May 2010, lot 1913 (for the only other known example of a cinnabar lacquer embellished jade bowl, here with lotus décor and bearing the Qianlong reign mark). 極其罕見的乾隆年間玉胎剔紅“五爪翔龍”盌 青灰色玉，表面光滑細膩，剔紅漆 中國，乾隆年間 (1736-1795) 這個獨特的玉與漆的組合盌可以追溯到乾隆年間。根據我們的記錄，目前只有一見剔紅漆雕碗已出版（請參閱下面的文獻參考）。 玉胎被精心雕刻而成，撇口，圈足。 外外壁朱漆錦地上剔兩隻五爪龍戯珠。 四周雲霧環繞，頸部和足部的邊緣平坦，下部則飾有精美的卷葉紋。 18世紀是一個試驗期，特別是乾隆皇帝非常熱衷於合併或組合不同的材料 – 這個碗就是這些藝術努力的完美典範。 形狀: 碗形 尺寸：高 4,8cm，直徑9,5 cm 品相良好，包漿細膩 美國私人收藏 文獻參考：佳士得《中國宮廷御製藝術精品、重要中國瓷器及工藝精品》，香港，2010年5月31日，1913號拍品（已知的另一件御製玉胎剔紅花卉紋盌，錦地剔蓮花紋與描金刻《大清乾隆年製》篆書款 ）