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Chinese Kangxi Period Famille Verte 'Mythical Beasts' Porcelain Bowl with Yong Qing Tang Mark清康熙五彩瑞兽纹永清堂款瓷碗
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Greetings, discerning collectors! Today, we have the distinct pleasure of examining a truly captivating piece: a Chinese Kangxi Period Famille Verte 'Mythical Beasts' Porcelain Bowl, bearing the distinguished Yong Qing Tang mark. This bowl is a vibrant testament to the artistic zenith of the Kangxi era, a period celebrated for its technical mastery and innovative decorative styles.
Dating from approximately 1662 to 1722, this bowl hails from the illustrious Qing Dynasty. Its significance lies not only in its age but in its exquisite *famille verte* palette, a hallmark of the period, characterized by its brilliant overglaze enamels. The continuous band of shaped cartouches, each depicting a lively mythical beast such as the auspicious *qilin* or a playful lion-dog, is a classic Kangxi motif, demonstrating the era's rich symbolism and narrative artistry.
Crafted from fine porcelain, the bowl's surface reveals the characteristic slightly raised texture and subtle iridescence of authentic *wucai* enamels, a phenomenon known as *bao guang* (宝光). Crucially, the unglazed foot rim exhibits a smooth, compact 'sticky rice' clay paste, or *nuo mi tai* (糯米胎), a tell-tale sign of period production. The base proudly displays an underglaze blue 'Yong Qing Tang Zhi' (永清堂製) mark, a private hall mark indicating a special commission, rather than a later imitation.
In terms of condition, this bowl presents remarkably well. While minor surface wear is naturally present, consistent with its venerable age, there are no visible chips or cracks, and the enamels retain their original vibrancy.
Based on the harmonious interplay of its period-correct enamels, fine potting, and the authentic private hall mark, I confidently assign this piece an authenticity score of 95%. For a genuine Kangxi Period example of this quality, we would anticipate an auction estimate in the range of $15,000 to $25,000. A truly splendid survivor from a golden age of Chinese ceramics!
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Item Report
Chinese Kangxi Period Famille Verte 'Mythical Beasts' Porcelain Bowl with Yong Qing Tang Mark
清康熙五彩瑞兽纹永清堂款瓷碗
By:Yong Qing Tang (永清堂) workshop/commission (private hall mark)
Style:Chinese Kangxi Period Famille Verte Porcelain
Maker's Marks / Writing:Underglaze blue mark "永清堂製" (Yong Qing Tang Zhi) on the base.
Date:2026-06-21 14:01:26.469307
Description:
This exquisite Chinese porcelain bowl, dating to the Kangxi Period, showcases a vibrant *famille verte* (五彩, *wucai*) palette. The exterior is continuously decorated with a band of shaped cartouches, each depicting a mythical beast such as a *qilin* (麒麟), a deer (鹿), and a lion-dog (狮子狗), amidst rocky landscapes and auspicious clouds. These cartouches are separated by panels featuring geometric patterns and various auspicious objects. The rim is adorned with a diaper pattern border. The interior features a central medallion with finely painted iron-red peonies (牡丹) and green foliage. The porcelain body is finely potted, and the enamels exhibit the characteristic slightly raised texture and subtle iridescence of genuine Kangxi *famille verte* wares. The base bears an underglaze blue private hall mark, "Yong Qing Tang Zhi" (永清堂製), meaning "Made for the Hall of Eternal Purity."
此精美中国瓷碗，断代为清康熙时期，以鲜艳的五彩（*famille verte*）调色呈现。碗外壁连续装饰着一圈开光，每个开光内绘有瑞兽，如麒麟、鹿和狮子狗，置身于山石和祥云之间。开光之间以几何纹饰和各种吉祥物隔开。碗口沿饰有锦地纹边饰。碗内中心绘有精美的矾红牡丹和绿叶纹饰。瓷胎精细，釉彩呈现出康熙五彩瓷器特有的微凸质感和微妙的虹彩光泽。碗底有青花“永清堂製”款识，意为“永清堂定制”。
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Assessment:
This is a superb example of Kangxi period *famille verte* porcelain, distinguished by its vibrant palette, intricate decoration of mythical beasts, and the desirable "Yong Qing Tang Zhi" private hall mark. The quality of potting, painting, and the characteristic enamels strongly support its authenticity and period attribution, making it a highly sought-after collector's piece.
这是一件卓越的康熙时期五彩瓷器，以其鲜艳的色彩、精美的瑞兽纹饰以及珍贵的“永清堂製”私家堂款而著称。其胎体、绘画质量和釉彩特征有力地支持了其真品和断代，使其成为一件备受追捧的收藏品。
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interior of bowl
underside of bowl with mark
Provenance:
Old paper label with "3470 WZL" on the base.
Condition:
Excellent (minor surface wear consistent with age, no visible chips or cracks, enamels vibrant)
Identification Score: 98%
The distinctive *famille verte* palette, the specific decorative motifs of mythical beasts within cartouches, and the form of the bowl are all highly characteristic of Chinese porcelain from the Kangxi period. The presence of a well-known private hall mark further solidifies the identification.
独特的五彩调色、开光内瑞兽的特定装饰图案以及碗的器形都与中国康熙时期的瓷器高度吻合。知名私家堂款的出现进一步证实了这一鉴定。
Authenticity Score: 95%
The visual evidence strongly supports the authenticity of this piece as a Kangxi period production. The enamels exhibit the correct texture and subtle iridescence (*bao guang*, 宝光), the underglaze blue mark is consistent with known examples of "Yong Qing Tang Zhi" marks from the period, and the unglazed foot rim shows appropriate wear and a fine, compact paste (*nuo mi tai*, 糯米胎). The overall craftsmanship and aesthetic harmony align perfectly with high-quality Kangxi wares. The old paper label also adds to its provenance.
视觉证据有力地支持了这件作品作为康熙时期真品的真实性。釉彩呈现出正确的质感和微妙的虹彩（宝光），青花款识与该时期已知的“永清堂製”款识实例一致，未上釉的圈足显示出适当的磨损和细腻紧密的糯米胎。整体工艺和美学和谐与高质量的康熙器物完美契合。旧纸标签也为其出处增添了佐证。
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