Item Report
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Fu Lu Shou Figures Plaque
中国朱漆福禄寿三神摆饰
By: Unknown maker
Style: Traditional Chinese Decorative Arts
Origin: China
Materials: Cinnabar lacquer (or resin imitation)
Age: Mid to late 20th century (circa 1950s-1980s, likely a decorative export item)
Condition: Very Good (minor scuffs, no major loss, retains deep color)
Value: $30–$80 USD (auction liquidation estimate, common piece unless old and finely carved)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark or inscriptions.
Date: 2025-06-03 06:07:42.435913
Description:
This is a small Chinese plaque featuring the Three Star Gods—Fu (福), Lu (禄), and Shou (寿)—who are major symbols of good fortune, prosperity, and longevity in Chinese culture. The piece appears to be made of molded cinnabar lacquer or a similar resin, hand-carved or pressed with stylized robes and emblematic objects such as the peach (for longevity), scroll, and a child. The deep red color is characteristic of cinnabar. The reverse may be flat or lightly decorated, as is typical of such plaques. 这是一件中国小型摆饰，描绘了代表福（福气）、禄（财富）和寿（长寿）的三位星神，是中国文化中吉祥和幸福的象征。该摆饰似乎由朱漆或类似的树脂模压制成，表面雕刻有风格化的长袍和象征性的物体，如福桃（长寿）、卷轴和小孩。深红色是朱漆作品的典型特征。背面通常是平的或略有装饰，这是这类摆饰的常见做法。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A decorative vintage plaque representing the Fu Lu Shou deities, popular for their auspicious symbolism. This is a typical mid-20th-century example made for household good luck or export, likely cast or molded rather than hand-carved. Collectible for decorative or cultural use, but not a rare antique. 这是一件具有装饰性的福禄寿三神摆饰，因其吉祥寓意而受到欢迎。属于20世纪中期的常见摆设，主要用于家庭吉庆或出口，多为模压制造而非手工雕刻。适合装饰或文化收藏用途，但并非稀有古董。
Individual Images:
- Primary image reveals clean carving details and bright coloration. Slight mold lines and even edges suggest casting or machine-assisted production. No visible hand-engraved marks; surface gloss is typical of resin-based cinnabar imitations.
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor scuffs, no major loss, retains deep color)
Identification Score: 97%
The subject, color, and style are very characteristic of modern cinnabar lacquer (or imitation resin) depictions of the Fu Lu Shou deities, making identification highly confident. The only minor uncertainty is the precise material without physical inspection. 该摆饰的题材、颜色和风格均非常典型，符合现代朱漆（或仿朱漆树脂）工艺中福禄寿的塑像特征，识别度极高。唯一的小疑点在于未能直接触摸鉴别具体材质。
Authenticity Score: 60%
This piece is likely an authentic example of a mid-20th-century decorative Fu Lu Shou plaque, but is not an antique or purely hand-carved object. Many similar pieces are produced in molds or with machine assistance, which lowers the authenticity as an antique. 该摆饰很可能是20世纪中期朱漆摆饰的真实代表，但不是早期古董或纯手工雕刻品，许多同类作品为模具生产或机械辅助制作，这降低了作为古董的真实性评分。
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Keywords
Fu Lu Shou, Chinese plaque, cinnabar lacquer, decorative arts, mid-20th century, Chinese export 福禄寿, 中国摆饰, 朱漆, 装饰艺术, 20世纪中期, 中国出口工艺品
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