Item Report
Chinese Porcelain Figure of Shou Lao
中国瓷寿老人像
By: Unknown (typical of Chinese export and decorative wares of the period)
Style: Late Qing Dynasty / Republic Period Chinese Porcelain
Origin: China
Materials: Glazed porcelain
Age: circa 1900-1940
Condition: Very Good (minor glaze imperfections, no major cracks visible)
Value: $120–$250 (auction estimate, depending on condition and provenance)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No marks visible in provided image.
Date: 2025-06-04 01:35:32.649929
Description:
This is a glazed porcelain figure depicting Shou Lao (also known as Shou Xing), the Daoist god of longevity, often portrayed as an old man with a high forehead, white beard, and holding a peach (symbol of immortality) or a longevity staff. The figure sits atop a large peach, with characteristic vibrant green, red, and brown enamels popular in Chinese decorative ceramics of the late Qing dynasty and Republic period. 这是一个描绘寿老（又称寿星）的釉彩瓷像。寿老是道教中的长寿之神，通常表现为高额、白须的老人，手持桃子（象征长寿）或寿杖。此像坐在一颗大桃子之上，采用了晚清及民国时期中国装饰瓷器中常见的亮绿色、红色和棕色釉彩。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a decorative Chinese porcelain figure of Shou Lao, popular for auspicious symbolism and ornamental value during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic period. The colors and glossy glaze are typical of early 20th century Chinese ceramics. Such pieces are common, but remain desirable for collectors of Chinese export and decorative art. 这是一个装饰性极强的中国瓷寿老像，在晚清及民国初期因其吉祥寓意和观赏价值而广受欢迎。色彩和亮釉为20世纪初中国陶瓷的典型特征。此类瓷器虽较为常见，但在中国外销瓷及装饰艺术收藏领域仍然颇受青睐。
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided. The visible crackling in glaze and mild wear are consistent with age. No signature or marks visible from this angle.
Provenance:
No provenance details provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor glaze imperfections, no major cracks visible)
Identification Score: 90%
The iconography, materials, and glaze technique strongly suggest this is a late Qing or Republic Period porcelain Shou Lao figure. The color palette and facial features are very characteristic. 其形象、材质及釉工艺均高度契合晚清或民国时期瓷寿老像的特征，色彩和面部表现非常典型，因此识别度较高。
Authenticity Score: 75%
The glaze, modeling, and signs of age point to early 20th century Chinese porcelain. No obvious signs of modern reproduction, but Republic Period examples are common and widely reproduced; thus a moderate authenticity score. 从釉色、造型和表面老化迹象判断，该瓷像应为20世纪初中国瓷器。虽无现代仿制明显迹象，但民国时期此类瓷像生产众多，也常被复制，因此真实性评分为中等偏高。
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Keywords
Shou Lao, longevity god, Chinese porcelain, late Qing, Republic period, glazed ceramic, Chinese export, decorative figure 寿老、寿星、中国瓷器、晚清、民国、釉彩陶瓷、中国外销、装饰性瓷像
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