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Chinese Kangxi Style Famille Verte Porcelain Shou-Character Vase中国康熙风格五彩瓷寿字形瓶
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Here we have a wonderfully theatrical Chinese Kangxi Style Famille Verte Porcelain Shou-Character Vase — a vessel that practically spells out its own symbolism. The body is shaped as a stylized shou, the Chinese character for longevity, so this was never merely a container; it was an auspicious object, a ceramic wish for long life.
The palette places it in the famille verte tradition: vivid green enamels, aubergine accents, black-brown outlining, and small figural scenes tucked into shaped reserves. One side shows a seated official or scholar, the other an attendant beside a large vessel. Around them, floral scrolls and chrysanthemum-like blossoms create a decorative field with plenty of visual energy.
The underside bears the mark “Da Qing Kangxi nian zhi,” but that is where we slow down. Kangxi marks were frequently reused on later porcelain, and here the somewhat naïve figural drawing, molded revival form, and overall handling suggest late Qing to Republic-period manufacture rather than a true Kangxi object.
Condition is good but not pristine: there is enamel wear, surface grime, firing specks, and small edge losses, especially around exposed rims and openings. These signs support age, though not necessarily 17th-century age.
My authenticity score as a genuine Chinese antique decorative porcelain object is 58%, but as a Kangxi-period piece, considerably lower. Conservative auction estimate: $500 to $1,200 as late Qing/Republic Kangxi-style porcelain; $4,000 to $10,000 if somehow proven Kangxi period; $100 to $300 if modern. Longevity, yes — imperial certainty, not quite.
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Item Report
Chinese Kangxi Style Famille Verte Porcelain Shou-Character Vase
中国康熙风格五彩瓷寿字形瓶
By:Unknown Chinese porcelain workshop
Style:Famille verte / Kangxi revival / late Qing to Republic period Chinese export-style porcelain
Origin:China
Materials:Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels, manganese and black-brown enamel outlines
Age:Likely late Qing to early Republic period, circa 1880–1925; bearing an apocryphal Kangxi mark rather than likely Kangxi-period manufacture
Condition:Good (visible enamel wear, grime, firing specks, small chips and edge losses)
Value:Conservative auction estimate: if accepted as late Qing/Republic Kangxi-style porcelain, approximately $500–$1,200. If proven to be an authentic Kangxi-period example, a comparable unusual famille verte shou-form vessel could bring approximately $4,000–$10,000 or more depending on size, condition, and provenance. If a modern reproduction, approximately $100–$300.
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Fair Market Value
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Maker's Marks / Writing:Underside bears the Chinese reign mark “大清康熙年製” — Da Qing Kangxi nian zhi, meaning “Made during the Kangxi reign of the Great Qing.” This appears likely apocryphal rather than a reliable period mark.
Date:2026-06-14 14:20:39.096831
Description:
A flattened, reticulated Chinese porcelain decorative vase modeled in the form of a stylized shou character, symbolizing longevity. It is decorated in famille verte enamels with emerald green, aubergine, black-brown linework, pale yellow, and manganese tones. Both faces show figural reserve panels, one with a seated official or scholar and another with a servant or attendant beside a large vessel; the surrounding ground is filled with green floral scrolls and chrysanthemum-like blossoms. The side handles are ribbed and painted in manganese-brown lines. The underside bears an apocryphal four-character Kangxi reign mark reading “Da Qing Kangxi nian zhi.”
一件扁平、镂空造型的中国瓷质陈设瓶，整体作 stylized“寿”字形，寓意长寿。器身以五彩釉上彩装饰，使用翠绿、茄紫、黑褐线描、淡黄及锰紫色调。两面均绘人物开光，一面为坐姿官员或文士，另一面为童仆或侍者立于大罐旁；周围饰绿色花卉卷草纹及菊花状花朵。两侧耳形把手以锰褐色细线绘成肋纹。底部有“大清康熙年製”四字款，但应为寄托款。
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Assessment:
This is an attractive Chinese famille verte porcelain longevity-character vase with lively molded form and hand-painted figural panels. The underside Kangxi reign mark should be read cautiously: the quality of the painting, the form, and the surface appearance suggest a later Kangxi-style revival piece rather than a 17th- or early 18th-century Kangxi-period object. The piece nevertheless appears decorative, hand-painted, and likely of some age, with visible grime, enamel wear, firing specks, and minor edge losses consistent with use and handling.
这是一件颇具观赏性的中国五彩瓷寿字形瓶，造型生动，人物开光为手绘。底部康熙年款需谨慎看待：从绘工质量、器型特征及表面状态判断，更可能是后期仿康熙风格作品，而非十七世纪末至十八世纪初康熙本朝器。尽管如此，此器仍具装饰性，手绘特征明显，并似有一定年代；可见污垢、彩料磨损、窑点及边缘小磕，符合长期陈设和搬动痕迹。
Individual Images:
front shou-character vase
whole vase three-quarter view
side view of vase
reverse three-quarter view
front of reverse face
underside Kangxi mark
detail of seated figure panel
detail of attendant figure panel
detail of seated figure panel
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Good (visible enamel wear, grime, firing specks, small chips and edge losses)
Identification Score: 92%
The shou-character form, famille verte palette, figural panels, reticulated openings, and Kangxi mark clearly identify it as Chinese porcelain in the Kangxi revival/famille verte tradition. Exact workshop and date cannot be confirmed from photos alone.
寿字形器身、五彩配色、人物开光、镂空结构及康熙款，均明确指向中国康熙风格五彩瓷器。仅凭照片无法确认具体窑口或精确年代。
Authenticity Score: 58%
The object appears to be a genuine hand-painted Chinese porcelain decorative vessel of some age, but not likely an authentic Kangxi-period piece. The Kangxi mark is probably apocryphal, and the somewhat naïve figure painting and revival character-form construction point more strongly to late Qing or Republic-period manufacture.
此器看起来确为手绘中国瓷质陈设器，并有一定年代，但不太可能是康熙本朝真品。底款大概率为寄托款；人物绘法略显稚拙，寿字形仿古造型也更符合晚清至民国时期仿康熙风格作品。
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Keywords
Chinese porcelain, famille verte, Kangxi style, shou character vase, longevity, reticulated porcelain, apocryphal Kangxi mark, late Qing, Republic period, China
中国瓷器，五彩，康熙风格，寿字形瓶，长寿，镂空瓷，康熙寄托款，晚清，民国时期，中国
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Peer Review Summary
Dating Range
Likely late Qing to early Republic period, circa 1880–1925; bearing an apocryphal Kangxi mark rather than likely Kangxi-period manufacture
Fair Market Value
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Replacement Value
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Research Confidence
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Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The object is a flattened, reticulated porcelain vase in the form of a stylized 'shou' character, decorated in famille verte enamels (Image 1). Figural reserve panels depict a seated scholar and an attendant (Images 7, 8). The painting style in these panels appears somewhat naive, characterized by thick outlines and simplified rendering. The underside bears a four-character Kaishu script mark, '大清康熙年製' (Da Qing Kangxi nian zhi), as seen in Image 6. Visible surface grime, enamel wear, and minor edge losses are consistent with age and handling.
Market and Source Support
The mark '大清康熙年製' (Made during the Kangxi reign of the Great Qing) is a standard Kangxi reign mark, as confirmed by reference materials (RAG_REF_5). However, the execution of the mark in Image 6, combined with the somewhat naive figural painting style and the specific molded 'shou' character form, suggests it is an apocryphal mark. This form and decorative approach are more commonly associated with late Qing Dynasty or early Republic period revival pieces, rather than genuine Kangxi imperial porcelain.
Needs Verification
Further examination under UV light would be beneficial to detect any restoration or significant repairs not visible in the provided images. A detailed macro examination of the porcelain paste and glaze characteristics could provide additional insights into the manufacturing period.
Audit Conclusion
The report's identification of the object as a Chinese Kangxi-style famille verte porcelain shou-character vase is well-supported by visible evidence. The assessment that the Kangxi reign mark is apocryphal and the object dates to the late Qing to early Republic period is consistent with the visible painting style, form, and general knowledge of Chinese porcelain revival pieces.
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