Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Emperor Reign period porcelain lidded jar. The shape having thick potted body, sturdily potted in a bulbous body, gently tapered on shoulder toward prominent straight neck with wide opening, covered with dome lids decorated with reverse bowl porcelain floral blooms pattern, raised on flat base. The exterior design in famille-jaune, hand painted ornamentations are rendered in the lemon-yellow underglaze base ground color which contrast against the cobalt blue color. Hand painted ornamentations are rendered in lemon yellow underglaze base color which contrast against the cobalt blue fine color. The dome decorated with auspicious pattern enclosed with double fine blue ring. The main body delicately with three various flower blooms interspersed fresh foliage. Called the Three Friends of Winter, also known as Suihan Sanyou, Saikan Sanyu or Sehansam-u, is an art motif that comprises the pine, bamboo, and plum. The Chinese observed that the pine, bamboo and plum do not wither as the cold days deepen into the winter season unlike many other plants. Known by them as the Three Friends of Winter, they entered the conventions of East Asian culture. Together they symbolize steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. They are highly regarded in Confucianism and as such represent the scholar-gentleman's ideal. The Three Friends of Winter are common in works of Chinese art and those cultures influenced by it. There is not any overlap of the outlines, its well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct. The glaze is seamless and gives off a beautiful luster, with the colors maintaining excellent vibrancy. There is not any overlap of the outlines, its well carved, clear, subtle, and distinct, the composition is sophisticated and the colors are a feast for the eye. The Under-base bears reign mark, a six underglaze blue seal script characters reign mark, Made In The Years of Qianlong Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.Measurements: Height 5-3/8" Width: 4-1/2"PROVENANCE:From the estate of Harold & Mousser, of York, Pennsylvania, an entrepeneurs, private collections, acquired pre-1970's from Fluhrer's Galleries, York, PA. The Collections of Harold & Mousser presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-81 through Lot-121.