Qianlong Collection

Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version, hand scroll
3928698 Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version, hand scroll, 1736 (ink and color on silk) by Chinese School

The Approach of the Emperor of China to his tent in Tartary to receive the British Ambassador
XND75261 The Approach of the Emperor of China to his tent in Tartary to receive the British Ambassador, George, 1st Earl Macartney (1737-1806), 1793 (engraving) by Alexander

Carriage of the Kong Tchou, the Qing Emperor's eldest daughter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea
FLO4590372 Carriage of the Kong Tchou, the Qing Emperor's eldest daughter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Kien Long (Qianlong) Emperor of China, sixth emperor in the Qing Dynasty (1711-1799)
FLO4590163 Kien Long (Qianlong) Emperor of China, sixth emperor in the Qing Dynasty (1711-1799). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Portrait of Emperor Van Ta Gin, c.1800. Creator: Hickey, Thomas (1741-1824)
Portrait of Emperor Van Ta Gin, c.1800. Private Collection

Emperor Qianlong receives Ubashi Khan, the Torghut ruler of the Kalmyk Khanate, at the Putuo... Creator: Anonymous
Emperor Qianlong receives Ubashi Khan, the Torghut ruler of the Kalmyk Khanate, at the Putuo... Found in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing

A detail of the makers mark on the underside of a cloisonne enamel Magpie vase
1764965 A detail of the makers mark on the underside of a cloisonne enamel Magpie vase, 1736-1795 by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Qianlong Emperor As a Young Man, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Qianlong Emperor As a Young Man, 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Detail of an enamel cartouche from a magnificent Imperial gold
1764849 Detail of an enamel cartouche from a magnificent Imperial gold, cloisonne and Beijing enamel ewer, Duomuhu, engraved Qianlong four-character mark and of the period, Palace Workshops

Figurine of a horse, Chien Lung (ceramic)
GLS314044 Figurine of a horse, Chien Lung (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain)
2645245 Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Base of a Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain)
2645240 Base of a Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain)
2645242 Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain)
2645241 Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain)
2645237 Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain)
2638376 Vase, Qing Dynasty 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); 36x27 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in
1764964 A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in flight and perched on a prunus tree, against a brocade patterned turquoise ground

Rare Imperial guardsmans ceremonial uniform, Qianlong / Jiaqing period (1736-1820
992767 Rare Imperial guardsmans ceremonial uniform, Qianlong / Jiaqing period (1736-1820) (silk satin) (see also 992765-6) by Chinese School

Rare Imperial guardsmans ceremonial uniform, Qianlong / Jiaqing period (1736-1820
992729 Rare Imperial guardsmans ceremonial uniform, Qianlong / Jiaqing period (1736-1820) (silk satin) (see also) by Chinese School

A very rare ormolu, paste-inset musical automaton table clock, probably Guangzhou, c
CH355373 A very rare ormolu, paste-inset musical automaton table clock, probably Guangzhou, c.1790 (mixed media) by Chinese School (18th century)

Punch bowl painted with warehouses or Hongs, Canton (Guangzhou), 1736-95 (porcelain)
3743370 Punch bowl painted with warehouses or Hongs, Canton (Guangzhou), 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Qianlong Period (1735-96)

Imperial cupstand (stone & wood) (see also 193799)
PFR193853 Imperial cupstand (stone & wood) (see also 193799) by Chinese School; length: 17.2 cm; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; Chinese, out of copyright

Famille rose sauce tureen and cover modelled as a squirrel
BAL44925 Famille rose sauce tureen and cover modelled as a squirrel, Chien Lung period (1736-95) (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Detail of an Imperial carved polychrome lacquer bowl depicting a horned five clawed
1764963 Detail of an Imperial carved polychrome lacquer bowl depicting a horned five clawed dragon (lacquer) by Chinese School (18th century); 20.6 dia

A white jade circular table Screen depicting scholars approaching a pavilion (white jade)
1764960 A white jade circular table Screen depicting scholars approaching a pavilion (white jade) by Chinese School (19th century); 24.1 diameter cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined
1764854 Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined enamel of Prunus and Roses, 1735-1795 (enamelled ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century)

Large Imperial court portrait of Ha Guoxing, former councellor-minister
1194644 Large Imperial court portrait of Ha Guoxing, former councellor-minister and commander-in-chief of Xi an, Qianlong cyclical Bingshen year

Pair of Chinese export figures of Seated Pug Dogs, Qianlong, 1736-95 (ceramic)
3613252 Pair of Chinese export figures of Seated Pug Dogs, Qianlong, 1736-95 (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 17.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper)
6366339 The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper) by Chinese School; 43.7 x 76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair)

The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper)
6366338 The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper) by Chinese School; 43.7 x 76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair)

Circular bowl, Chien Lung period (1736-95) (ceramic)
BAL44922 Circular bowl, Chien Lung period (1736-95) (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Chinese Emperor Qianlong carried in triumph by servants and mandarins on a sedan chair with parasol. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Portrait of the Chinese-Tartar Emperor Qianlong, and a literary mandarin of his court. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Carriage of the Kong Tchou, the Qing Emperor s
Carriage of the Kong Tchou, the Qing Emperors eldest daughter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Kien Long (Qianlong) Emperor of China, sixth emperor in the Qing Dynasty (1711-1799). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Punch bowl painted with warehouses or Hongs, Canton (Guangzhou), 1736-95 (porcelain)
3743374 Punch bowl painted with warehouses or Hongs, Canton (Guangzhou), 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Qianlong Period (1735-96)

Punch bowl painted with warehouses or Hongs, Canton (Guangzhou), 1736-95 (porcelain)
3743372 Punch bowl painted with warehouses or Hongs, Canton (Guangzhou), 1736-95 (porcelain) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Qianlong Period (1735-96)

Portrait of Qianlong Emperor As a Young Man, Hanging Scroll (ink and color on silk)
3526070 Portrait of Qianlong Emperor As a Young Man, Hanging Scroll (ink and color on silk) by Chinese School (19th century); 161.3x77.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink
3112020 The Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Imperial Workshop (18th Century) & Castiglione

A silk panel depicting vases with cherry blossoms, magnolia and orchids
1764971 A silk panel depicting vases with cherry blossoms, magnolia and orchids and a jardinere with roses amid sprigs of lotus

A pair of cloisonne enamel tapir form vessels (cloisonne enamel)
1764961 A pair of cloisonne enamel tapir form vessels (cloisonne enamel) by Chinese School (19th century); 28 long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A pair of cloisonne enamel tapir form vessels)

Detail from a magnificent famille rose nine-peach globular bottle vase
1764851 Detail from a magnificent famille rose nine-peach globular bottle vase, 1735-1795 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); 52.1 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A magnificent Imperial gold, cloisonne and Beijing enamel ewer, Duomuhu
1764848 A magnificent Imperial gold, cloisonne and Beijing enamel ewer, Duomuhu, engraved Qianlong four-character mark and of the period, Palace Workshops, 1736-1795 (gold, emamel)

Yellow bowl with rouge-de-fer dragons, Chien Lung period (1736-95) (ceramic)
BAL44921 Yellow bowl with rouge-de-fer dragons, Chien Lung period (1736-95) (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Detail from the Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom
3112021 Detail from the Qianlong Emperor as Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Qing Dynasty (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Imperial Workshop (18th Century) & Castiglione

A very rare ormolu, paste-inset musical automaton table clock, probably Guangzhou, c. 1790
CH343493 A very rare ormolu, paste-inset musical automaton table clock, probably Guangzhou, c.1790 by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese

The Emperor of China Receiving the Embassy of Lord Macarthney (1737-1806) 1795 (pen & ink
BIR99636 The Emperor of China Receiving the Embassy of Lord Macarthney (1737-1806) 1795 (pen & ink, pencil, w/c on paper) by Alexander

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Qianlong, the illustrious Emperor of China during the Qing Dynasty, was a man of great power and influence. His reign marked a period of prosperity and cultural richness in Chinese history. One can catch a glimpse of Qianlong's grandeur through various artifacts that have survived over the centuries. The first hint takes us to an iconic moment - "The Approach of the Emperor of China to his tent in Tartary to receive the British Ambassador. " This painting depicts Qianlong's encounter with foreign dignitaries, showcasing his diplomatic skills and global reach. Another artifact that reflects Qianlong's love for art is the figurine of a horse named Chien Lung. Crafted from ceramic, this masterpiece captures both elegance and strength, mirroring traits associated with Qianlong himself. Moving on to porcelain treasures from the Qing Dynasty, we come across several vases and their bases. These intricate pieces showcase exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Each vase tells its own story while representing imperial opulence under Qianlong's rule. A portrait depicting Qianlong as a young man further reveals his regal aura. Though created by an unknown artist in the 19th century, it immortalizes him as a charismatic leader who would shape China's destiny for years to come. Interestingly enough, even advertisements bear witness to Qianlong's legacy. Stoner and Evans Advertisement showcases how his name became synonymous with luxury goods during his reign. It speaks volumes about his patronage towards arts and commerce alike. Lastly, we delve into another set of porcelain vases from the Qing Dynasty - each one unique yet united by their timeless beauty. These vases symbolize not only artistic prowess but also serve as reminders of China's rich heritage under Emperor Qianlong. To truly understand this era better, we turn our attention towards "Along the River During the Qingming Festival, " specifically its hand scroll version commissioned by Qing Court.