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Introducing a piece that captivates with both its form and its tale — the Qing Qianlong Style Famille Rose 'Three Abundances' Bottle Vase. Its globular body and long, slender neck form a canvas for the lush famille rose enamels, depicting a plenitude of peaches, pomegranates, and peony blossoms, classic emblems representing longevity, prosperity, and progeny. This design motif isn't just visually arresting; it whispers of its Qing lineage, echoing the grandeur of an era long past. Yet, as with many treasures of this kind, the narrative is as intricate as the designs adorning its surface. The vase bears an underglaze blue Qianlong reign mark, a signature of imperial prestige. But delve deeper, and you'll find questions — nuances in the enamel palette, the precision of the decoration, all pointing beyond the famed Qianlong era, towards the rich fashions of the late Qing to modern times, a period renowned for its artistic mimicry. Crafted from porcelain with family rose enamels, this vase presents as a testament to the artistry involved in both its original inspiration and its subsequent recreations. The clarity of its enamel work, though vivid and lush, hints at the techniques of modern workshops — offering perfection that only hands unbound by time could achieve. While perfect in condition, free of chips or cracks and with a surface that gleams without a whisper of wear, its very perfection suggests a birth in recent decades, rather than centuries ago. This lack of aged patina and the ever-bright colors stand as silent heralds of its youth rather than age. In conclusion, this vase walks the delicate line between homage and forgery. It boasts an identification score of 98—confirming its heritage in style—yet an authenticity score of just 20, grounding it firmly in the post-1900 world. Should this piece find itself at auction, a discerning buyer would do well to expect estimates broadly spanning $150 to $500 — a nod to its craftsmanship and allure, rather than any imperial authenticity. Thus, it stands: a captivating narrative captured in porcelain, etched in the hues of artful homage.
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Item Report
Qing Qianlong Style Famille Rose Porcelain 'Three Abundances' Bottle Vase
清乾隆款粉彩三多天球瓶
By: Unknown (Base marked 'Qianlong Nianzhi')
Style: Qing Dynasty (Qianlong style), Famille Rose (fencai)
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain with famille rose overglaze enamels
Age: Late 19th century to contemporary (most likely 20th-21st century)
Condition: Excellent (no chips, cracks or visible repairs; surface is pristine, suggesting little to no age-related wear)
Value: $700–$2,000 (if late Qing/Republic; $150–$500 if modern reproduction)
Maker's Marks / Writing: 六字篆书青花款:“大清乾隆年制”
Date: 2025-07-04 03:02:41.639731
Description:
A porcelain bottle vase with a globular body and tall, narrow neck, delicately decorated in famille rose enamels. The body is adorned with a luxuriant peach tree bearing peaches and blossoms, with further peony and pomegranate branches—a classic 'Three Abundances' (sanduo) motif symbolizing longevity, wealth, and progeny. The base is marked in underglaze blue with a six-character Qianlong reign mark in zhuanshu (seal script). The vase’s style echoes late Qing imperial wares but details such as color palette, precision of enamel work, and mark execution raise questions about its true period. 本品为瓷质天球瓶,器身硕大,长颈,釉面洁白细腻,通体以粉彩绘制寿桃、牡丹、石榴等三多纹饰,寓意福寿富贵、子孙昌盛。瓶底青花“乾隆年制”六字篆书款。纹饰繁复,色彩丰富,绘工细腻,整体风格仿乾隆朝御瓷。然就色调、釉面、以及落款等细节判断,此器更可能为晚清至近现代仿品。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A word about fakes... The 'Three Abundances' motif is highly sought after and ranks among the most commonly replicated Qing designs. The present vase, although bearing a well-rendered Qianlong seal mark, displays a palette and enamel clarity consistent with late Qing, Republic, or modern workshop pieces rather than the subtlety, firing, and shading of authentic imperial originals. The presence of a perfect and unworn reign mark, along with a pristine foot rim and bright colors, raise concern for modern manufacture. This vase likely dates from the late 19th to 21st century—either a well-done antique revival or a high-quality contemporary fake, and should not be considered of the period. And that's etched in Jade..! 关于赝品需特别提示... “三多”纹饰乃清代御瓷经典题材,仿品数量极多。本例所见,虽底部有精美的乾隆篆书官窑款,釉色明快而釉面光洁,但就绘画风格、色彩、以及足圈等特征来看,更接近晚清、民国乃至现代仿品,难以与真品之温润、层次、落款自然程度相媲美。由此,此瓶定为晚清至现代仿乾隆御窑之作,非乾隆时期原品。And that's etched in Jade..!
Individual Images:
- The detail of the base displays a bright underglaze blue six-character Qianlong mark in kaishu
- which appears even and clean—unlike the softer
- more worn marks of authentic period examples. The foot rim is unglazed
- clean
- and shows no significant signs of age
- such as iron spots or wear. Enamels on body are vivid with some small color dots
- but lack evidence of old firing or age crackle.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation visible in photos.
Condition:
Excellent (no chips, cracks or visible repairs; surface is pristine, suggesting little to no age-related wear)
Identification Score: 98%
The form, decoration, and reign mark clearly identify this as a 'Qianlong Style Famille Rose Porcelain Vase' of the 'Three Abundances' type. High certainty due to motif and mark. 瓶型、粉彩三多纹及乾隆底款高度指向此类题材,辨识度极高,基本无误。
Authenticity Score: 20%
The mark is apocryphal; the colors, glaze, and carving lack characteristics of authentic imperial Qianlong specimens. The enamel is too clear and smooth, and the base shows none of the expected wear or kiln grit. This score reflects strong suspicion of modern (post-1900) reproduction. 底款为仿乾隆,色料略显新颖,釉面光滑无旧瓷应有的磨损或窑砂,整体风格更近现代仿品,因此真品可能性极低。
Image Memory Note
The object is a globular-bodied, long-necked porcelain bottle vase with lush famille rose enamels depicting clustered peaches, pomegranates, and peonies—emblems of abundance and life. Colors are bright, green and pink predominating. The base features a six-character blue underglaze Qianlong reign mark in seal script. There is no noticeable wear on the base or rim. No visible cracks, chips, or repairs. No collection stickers or old labels are present. No other inscriptions or makers mark. Secondary image is a clear, close-up photo of the mark. 本品为长颈天球瓶,瓶身釉面以粉彩绘三多(桃、牡丹、石榴),色彩鲜明,以粉、绿为主。底部中心为青花“乾隆年制”六字篆书官窑款,款识清晰,无明显磨损。足圈露胎干净,无铁斑,无粘砂,无过度磨损。全器无可见磕碰、裂痕或修复,无收藏贴纸及其他铭文。附加图片为底款局部特写。
Keywords
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Style, Famille Rose, Sanduo, Three Abundances, bottle vase, porcelain, China, mark and period, reproduction, enamel 清代,乾隆款,粉彩,三多纹,寿桃,天球瓶,瓷器,中国,底款,仿制,釉上彩
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