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中华民国时期瓷器寿老塑像
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Style: Republic Period Chinese Porcelain
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain with colored glaze
Age: Circa 1920-1940
Condition: Very Good (light surface wear, no obvious chips or cracks visible in images)
Value: $80–$200 USD (auction/liquidation value, condition dependent)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Chinese characters on the coin, likely reading 八寿 (Ba Shou or 'Eight Longevity' motif), but no factory mark visible on shown surfaces.
Date: 2025-06-04 01:38:01.188357
Description:
This is a porcelain figurine depicting Shou Lao (Shou Xing), the Chinese Daoist god of longevity, identifiable by his high-domed bald head, long beard, and often gentle expression. The figure is shown sitting atop a large peach, a symbol of immortality, holding a ruyi scepter and a coin with Chinese characters. The coloration and glaze application suggest production during the early to mid-20th century, likely from the Republic Period (1912–1949). These figurines were popular decorative and gift items symbolizing health and long life. 这是一尊瓷器寿老（寿星）塑像，他是中国道教中的长寿之神，以高高的光头、长长的胡须和慈祥的表情为特征。此塑像坐于象征长寿的巨桃之上，手持如意和带有汉字的铜钱。从上釉与色彩来看，估计为20世纪上半叶中华民国时期（1912–1949）作品。这类瓷塑像在当时作为象征健康长寿的礼品和装饰品非常流行。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A fine example of mid-20th-century Chinese decorative porcelain, this figurine of Shou Lao exemplifies the vibrant palette and auspicious symbolism popular during the Republic Period. The craftsmanship and glazing are characteristic of export wares, making it both a decorative and collectible item, though common among similar pieces from this era. 这是二十世纪中叶中国装饰瓷器的典型代表，寿老塑像体现了民国时期流行的鲜艳釉色和吉祥寓意。其工艺和上釉风格符合民国时期外销瓷的特点，是兼具装饰和收藏价值的佳作，不过同类作品较为常见。
Individual Images:
- The second image with flash provides clearer coloration detail
- revealing bright
- even glaze typical of Republic Period porcelains. The coin being held features Chinese characters
- likely adding to the auspicious symbolism and confirming origin. No visible restoration or major damage.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (light surface wear, no obvious chips or cracks visible in images)
Identification Score: 95%
High confidence due to the distinct iconography of Shou Lao, typical color palette, and style of late Qing–Republic Period export porcelains, consistent with well-documented ceramic production from that era. 由于寿老形象与民国及晚清外销瓷常见的造型和色彩高度吻合，因此识别信心很高，基本可以确认是该时期的作品。
Authenticity Score: 85%
The piece displays appropriate stylistic and material characteristics for genuine Republic Period porcelain. Some factory-made figurines from the era can be replicated, but the modeling, glaze, and wear are consistent with early-mid 20th century originals. 该瓷塑的造型与用釉符合民国时期瓷器的特征，虽然当时工厂大量生产，偶有复刻，但从工艺、釉色和磨损情况来看，此件应为二十世纪前中期原作。
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Keywords
Shou Lao, Shou Xing, Chinese Republic Period, porcelain figurine, longevity god, decorative ceramics, Chinese export ware, peach, Daoist immortal, 20th century 寿老、寿星、中华民国时期、瓷塑像、长寿之神、装饰瓷器、中国外销瓷、蟠桃、道教仙人、二十世纪
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