Item Report
Chinese Republic Period Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of Shou Lao
民国粉彩寿老人瓷塑
By: Unknown (factory or studio production)
Style: Chinese Republic Period, Famille Rose
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain, overglaze enamels
Age: circa 1915-1940
Condition: Very Good (minor surface wear, no obvious cracks or chips visible)
Value: $100–$250 (auction liquidation estimate)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible mark or writing in this image.
Date: 2025-06-04 01:33:51.948404
Description:
This is a porcelain figure depicting Shou Lao (the God of Longevity), a popular Daoist deity in Chinese culture. He is shown with a bald head, white beard, and longevity staff, seated on a large peach—an emblem of immortality. The vibrant overglaze enamels and palette suggest a Famille Rose decoration typical of the late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period (early 20th century). The porcelain displays fine hand painting, especially on the facial features and beard. Such figures were produced for both domestic use and export. 这是一尊描绘寿老人的瓷塑（寿老人是中国道教中非常受欢迎的长寿之神）。塑像展现其光头白须，手持寿杖，坐于硕大的寿桃之上，象征长寿与吉祥。彩釉鲜艳，属典型的粉彩装饰，常见于清末至民国时期（20世纪初）。瓷像手工绘制，面部与胡须尤为精致。此类瓷塑既为国人装饰用品，也是出口贸易的常见品类。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A decorative example of early 20th-century Chinese porcelain depicting a revered Daoist figure. The vibrant glazes and traditional subject matter appeal to collectors of Chinese export and folk art. In the absence of clear marks or signs of significant age, it likely dates to the Republic Period and is a fine, though not rare, collector’s piece. 这是一件具有装饰性的20世纪初中国瓷器，描绘了受尊敬的道教人物寿老人。釉彩鲜艳，题材传统，对中国外销艺术和民间艺术收藏者具有一定吸引力。未见明显款识或久远包浆，推测为民国时期作品，是精美而不罕见的收藏佳品。
Individual Images:
- Only one image provided. Visible details show bright enamels and good preservation of the features
- but further authentication would benefit from images of the base and underside for marks
- firing flaws
- or age-related wear.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface wear, no obvious cracks or chips visible)
Identification Score: 90%
The imagery, palette, and finish are consistent with Republic Period porcelain figures of Shou Lao. The fine detail and coloration match known examples, but the lack of visible base or marks slightly reduces certainty. 人物造型、色彩与釉面与寿老人题材民国瓷塑十分相符，细节和着色与公认实例吻合，但底款或落款未见，导致信心略有保留。
Authenticity Score: 80%
The figure appears to be an authentic Republic Period piece based on glaze, coloration, and form. However, without an image of the base or maker’s mark, a degree of caution is warranted, as reproductions exist. 根据釉色、色彩和造型判断，应为民国时期真品，但由于缺少底部或落款细节，鉴于市面上存在复制品，需持谨慎态度。
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Keywords
Chinese porcelain, Republic Period, Famille Rose, Shou Lao, longevity figure, Daoist deity, antique, export ware, decorative arts 中国瓷器, 民国, 粉彩, 寿老人, 长寿神, 道教, 古董, 外销瓷, 装饰艺术
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