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Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai 'Dragon and Fish' Porcelain Bowl, bearing a Chenghua Mark中国清代五彩“龙鱼”瓷碗，带成化款
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Presenting this exquisite Chinese porcelain 'Dragon and Fish' bowl. This is a finely painted *wucai* enamel bowl, bearing an apocryphal Ming Chenghua mark. Crafted from high-quality porcelain, decorated with vibrant overglaze enamels and underglaze blue. The base features a six-character 'Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi' reign mark. In very good condition, likely a Qing Dynasty piece, possibly Kangxi period, rather than Ming. If a high-quality Qing example, it could fetch between $8,000 and $15,000 at auction. This bowl showcases the enduring appeal of classic Chinese imperial motifs and porcelain artistry.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai 'Dragon and Fish' Porcelain Bowl, bearing a Chenghua Mark
Maker's Marks / Writing:Six-character underglaze blue reign mark: 大明成化年製 (Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi)
Date:2026-07-06 02:43:15.596995
Description:
A finely potted Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated in the vibrant wucai (five-color) palette. The exterior features a dynamic scene of a red-scaled dragon amidst crashing waves, alongside leaping fish, symbolizing the 'fish transforming into dragon' motif. The rim is adorned with a geometric band interspersed with cartouches containing auspicious objects and stylized motifs. The interior base depicts three fish leaping from waves, while the interior rim mirrors the geometric band from the exterior. The enamels are richly applied, showcasing a palette of iron red, various greens, yellow, and underglaze blue.
一件精美制胎的中国瓷碗，以鲜艳的五彩（五色）调装饰。碗身外壁描绘了一幅生动的场景，一条红鳞巨龙在波涛汹涌的海浪中穿梭，旁边有跃起的鱼，象征着“鱼跃龙门”的吉祥寓意。碗口边缘饰有几何纹带，其间穿插着开光，内含吉祥物和程式化图案。碗内底部描绘了三条鱼跃出水面的景象，碗内边缘则与外壁的几何纹带相呼应。珐琅彩施加浓郁，展现出铁红、多种绿色、黄色和青花釉下彩的丰富调色。
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Assessment:
This is a well-executed Chinese porcelain bowl, likely dating to the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. While it bears an apocryphal Chenghua reign mark, which was a common practice during the Qing dynasty to honor earlier imperial wares, the quality of the potting, painting, and enamels suggests a genuine antique from a later period. The 'dragon and fish' motif is auspicious and popular, making it a desirable collector's item.
这是一件制作精良的中国瓷碗，很可能出自清代康熙时期。尽管它带有伪托的成化年款，这在清代是一种常见的做法，旨在致敬早期的御用瓷器，但其制胎、绘画和珐琅彩的品质表明它是一件来自后期王朝的真品古董。'龙鱼'图案寓意吉祥，广受欢迎，使其成为一件备受追捧的收藏品。
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whole bowl front view
whole bowl side view
overhead view of bowl interior
underside of bowl with reign mark
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Very Good (no visible chips, cracks, or significant losses to enamels; minor surface wear consistent with age)
Identification Score: 95%
The item is clearly identifiable as a Chinese porcelain bowl decorated with specific motifs and bearing a visible reign mark, allowing for confident identification of its type and decorative style.
该物品清晰地识别为一件带有特定图案和可见年款的中国瓷碗，可以自信地识别其类型和装饰风格。
Authenticity Score: 60%
The authenticity score reflects a high probability that this is a genuine Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, likely from the Kangxi period, rather than a modern reproduction. However, the 'Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi' mark is considered apocryphal for this piece, as true Ming Chenghua wucai wares are exceedingly rare and exhibit slightly different stylistic characteristics and enamel palettes. The quality of the enamels and potting is consistent with a good quality Qing period piece.
真实性评分反映了这件瓷碗是真正的清代瓷器（很可能来自康熙时期）而非现代仿品的可能性很高。然而，碗底的“大明成化年制”款被认为是伪托款，因为真正的明成化五彩瓷器极为罕见，并且在风格特征和珐琅彩调色上略有不同。珐琅彩和制胎的品质与高质量的清代瓷器相符。
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