Hatstand with Indian lotus scrolls and “fuqing (happiness)” decoration in fencai polychrome enamels, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign (1736-1795)

Hatstand with Indian lotus scrolls and “fuqing (happiness)” decoration in fencai polychrome enamels, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign (1736-1795)

• Image Number: C1B003544N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Ceramics
• Function: furnishings
• Description:
  Porcelain crown frame, with a spherical body on the top and a socket on the bottom. The round top of the body is convenient for placing crowns and hats. A small round cover on the top can be opened and filled with all kinds of fragrant flowers or powders. The fragrance emanates from the hollowed out part of the wall to form a fragrant hat and crown, which have the functions of placing things, flower fumigation and decoration. The design is drawn in five color pastels. The body is hollowed out with cloud bat patterns, which are arranged in four red background with golden color group longevity patterns. The upper edge is decorated with Ruyi cloud patterns, and the lower edge is painted with lotus patterns, which means good luck and longevity; The top of the pedestal is in the shape of a disc. The body of the pedestal is painted with lotus petal patterns on the outside. The middle section is decorated with colorful flower patterns and cloud bat patterns. The lower part is painted with lotus patterns. There are four cloud Kui ridges connected to the chassis. The chassis is in the shape of a crab apple. The red brick is painted with gold lotus patterns. The side is painted with hui patterns, flower patterns, and other patterns. The four Ruyi cloud feet are decorated. At the center of the bottom is the gold script, “Made in the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty”, with six characters and three lines.