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Presenting this Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Dragon and Fish Porcelain Bowl. This vibrant piece showcases dynamic dragons and auspicious fish amidst crashing waves. Crafted from fine porcelain, it features a rich wucai palette with intricate polychrome enamels. The base bears an underglaze blue six-character "Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi" reign mark. While the mark is apocryphal, this bowl is a genuine antique from the late Qing or early Republic period. Its decorative appeal and quality make it a collectible, valued between $800 and $1,500. A beautiful example of later Chinese porcelain, honoring earlier imperial styles.
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Item Report
Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Dragon and Fish Porcelain Bowl with Chenghua Mark
中国清代五彩龙鱼纹瓷碗,带成化款
By: Unknown, bearing an apocryphal Chenghua reign mark.
Style: Chinese Wucai Porcelain
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain, polychrome enamels (wucai palette), underglaze blue
Age: Late Qing Dynasty to early Republic Period (circa 1880-1920)
Condition: Very Good (vibrant enamels, no visible chips or cracks, minor surface wear consistent with age)
Value: Authentic (as a genuine late Qing/early Republic piece): $800 - $1,500; Reproduction (modern copy): $100 - $300
Maker's Marks / Writing: Underglaze blue six-character mark "大明成化年製" (Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi) on the base.
Date: 2026-07-06 04:16:10.269532
Description:
This is a finely painted Chinese porcelain bowl, featuring a vibrant wucai (five-color) palette. The exterior is decorated with dynamic dragons and auspicious fish amidst crashing waves, bordered by a geometric band with cartouches containing ribbon motifs. The interior base depicts three fish on waves, and the rim mirrors the exterior geometric band. The base bears an underglaze blue six-character Chenghua reign mark (大明成化年製). 这是一件精美绘制的中国瓷碗,采用鲜艳的五彩配色。碗身外部装饰有生动的龙纹和吉祥的鱼纹,置于翻腾的波浪之中,碗口边缘饰有几何纹带和内含飘带纹饰的开光。碗内底绘有三条鱼在波浪中,碗口内沿与外部几何纹带相呼应。碗底有青花“大明成化年製”六字款。
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Assessment:
This is a well-executed Chinese porcelain bowl, likely from the late Qing or early Republic period. While it bears an apocryphal Chenghua mark, the quality of painting and the vibrant wucai enamels make it a desirable decorative piece for collectors of later Chinese porcelain. 这是一件制作精良的中国瓷碗,很可能出自清末或民国时期。尽管带有寄托款成化年製,其绘画质量和鲜艳的五彩珐琅彩使其成为晚期中国瓷器收藏家所青睐的装饰品。
Individual Images:
- whole bowl
- front view
- dragon motif
- whole bowl
- side view
- fish motif
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Very Good (vibrant enamels, no visible chips or cracks, minor surface wear consistent with age)
Identification Score: 95%
The item is clearly identifiable as a Chinese porcelain bowl with specific decorative motifs (dragons, fish, geometric bands) and a visible reign mark. 该物品清晰可辨为一件中国瓷碗,具有特定的装饰图案(龙纹、鱼纹、几何纹带)和清晰的年款。
Authenticity Score: 60%
The bowl is likely an authentic antique from the late Qing or early Republic period. However, the Chenghua reign mark is apocryphal, a common practice on later wares to honor earlier periods or enhance perceived value. It is not a genuine Chenghua period piece. 该碗很可能是一件清末或民国时期的真品古董。然而,成化年款是寄托款,这是晚期瓷器上常见的做法,旨在致敬早期时期或提升其感知价值。它并非真正的成化时期作品。
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Keywords
Chinese porcelain, Wucai, Famille Verte, Dragon, Fish, Chenghua mark, Qing Dynasty, Republic Period, Bowl, Polychrome, China 中国瓷器,五彩,粉彩,龙纹,鱼纹,成化款,清代,民国,碗,多色,中国
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