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Here we have a lively Chinese porcelain bowl, very much in the famille verte tradition, with its spirited panels of auspicious animals, butterflies, and treasure emblems. It is the sort of object that says, quite cheerfully, “I was made to be admired.” The overall character points to the late Qing to Republic period, around 1900 to 1930, when decorative porcelain continued to echo earlier imperial tastes while serving a broader market. The bowl’s white porcelain body and overglaze enamels show competent handwork: green lattice panels, blue accents, and finely outlined figures all read as hand-painted rather than mechanically transferred. The composition is orderly but animated, with a clear decorative rhythm across the exterior. The blue six-character mark on the base appears to be a studio or auspicious-style mark rather than a firmly imperial reign mark. Condition is quite respectable: there is light rim wear and minor age-related marks at the base, but no dramatic damage visible. Those small imperfections are not a flaw in the story; they help anchor the piece in real use and honest age. My identification confidence is strong, though authenticity as a true imperial period piece is more guarded. I would place it at 62% authenticity for a late Qing/Republic decorative original, with an auction estimate of about $300 to $800 if genuine, and $75 to $200 if a later reproduction. A handsome bowl with plenty of charm—and just enough ambiguity to keep the connoisseur awake.
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Item Report
Chinese Republic Period Famille Verte Porcelain Bowl
中国民国时期五彩粉彩瓷碗
By: Unknown kiln, mark in blue underglaze
Style: Chinese famille verte / late Qing to Republic revival
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain with overglaze enamels in green, blue, yellow, red, and black
Age: Late Qing to Republic period, circa 1900-1930
Condition: Very Good (light rim wear, minor base marks, not officially graded)
Value: Authentic: $300-$800; Reproduction: $75-$200
Maker's Marks / Writing: Blue underglaze six-character mark on base; appears to read 永寿堂
Date: 2026-06-20 14:02:11.566392
Description:
A large shallow porcelain bowl painted in famille verte enamels with alternating panels of auspicious animals, butterflies, floral motifs, and treasure emblems. The interior is decorated with a simple floral sprig, and the base carries a six-character blue mark. 一件大型敞口瓷碗,以五彩/粉彩风格绘饰,外壁分格描绘瑞兽、蝴蝶、花卉和吉祥宝物纹。碗心绘一枝花卉,底部见青花六字款。
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Assessment:
A well-painted Chinese porcelain bowl in the famille verte tradition, likely late Qing to Republic in date rather than earlier imperial period. The enamels are bright and decorative, the white porcelain body is competent, and the bottom mark appears more like a standard auspicious reign-style mark than a securely period imperial mark. Overall, a desirable decorative collector's piece with moderate auction value. 这是一件绘工不错的中国瓷碗,属于五彩/粉彩传统,年代更可能为晚清至民国,而非更早的宫廷时期。釉上彩色明快,胎体洁白,底款更像通用的吉语款或仿款,而非可确证的宫廷纪年款。整体而言,是一件颇具观赏性的收藏品,拍卖价值中等。
Individual Images:
- front bowl
- side bowl
- side bowl
- side bowl
- interior flower
- underside with mark
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Very Good (light rim wear, minor base marks, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 93%
The form, palette, and iconography clearly indicate a Chinese porcelain bowl. The alternating figural panels and auspicious objects are distinctive, and the base mark is readable enough to support a late Qing/Republic attribution, though not a secure imperial one. 器形、彩料与纹饰非常明确地指向中国瓷碗。分格人物与吉祥纹样十分典型,底款也可辨识,支持晚清/民国的判断,但不足以确认为真正的宫廷官窑器。
Authenticity Score: 62%
The bowl shows convincing hand-painted enamels and appropriate wear, but the mark, finish, and overall decorative treatment suggest a later commercial piece rather than a true period imperial bowl. It is likely genuine as a 20th-century Chinese export or decorative porcelain, not a high Qing original. 此碗的釉上彩绘有手工感,也可见一定使用痕迹,但底款、器面处理及整体装饰性更像后期商品瓷,而非真正的早期宫廷器。较可能是真品的20世纪中国装饰瓷,而非高等级清代官窑原作。
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Keywords
Chinese porcelain, famille verte, bowl, Republic period, enamel decoration, auspicious motifs, China 中国瓷器, 五彩, 瓷碗, 民国时期, 釉上彩, 吉祥纹饰, 中国
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