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Greetings, collectors! Today, we have a truly captivating piece: a Chinese Kangxi Period Famille Verte Rouleau Vase. This elegant cylindrical form, known as a 'bangchuiping' or 'roller vase,' is a hallmark of the Kangxi reign, a golden age for Chinese porcelain. This vase hails from the illustrious Kangxi Period, spanning from 1662 to 1722, a time when imperial kilns at Jingdezhen produced some of the most exquisite ceramics in history. The vibrant 'famille verte' palette, with its characteristic iron red, green, yellow, blue, and aubergine enamels, truly brings the narrative figural scenes and delicate landscapes to life. Examining the craftsmanship, we see the robust potting typical of the period. The enamels are finely applied, showcasing the intricate details of the figures and the natural world. Crucially, the unglazed footrim on the base exhibits the expected wear and texture of a piece that has genuinely aged, and the underglaze blue six-character Kangxi reign mark is consistent with period examples, not a later imitation. From the images, the vase appears to be in very good condition, with no obvious major damage like cracks or significant chips, only minor surface wear and firing imperfections, which are entirely consistent with its considerable age. Such historical repairs or minor wear often serve to authenticate a piece, rather than detract from it. Based on these strong indicators—the form, the enamel quality, the painting style, and the authentic-looking reign mark—I'm confident in assigning an authenticity score of 90%. For an authentic Kangxi Period Famille Verte Rouleau Vase of this quality, a conservative auction estimate would be in the range of $15,000 to $30,000. A truly splendid piece of Chinese artistry!
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Item Report
Chinese Kangxi Period Famille Verte Rouleau Vase
中国康熙时期五彩棒槌瓶
By: Unknown (Imperial or high-quality private kilns)
Style: Kangxi Period Famille Verte Porcelain
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain, Polychrome Enamels (Famille Verte), Underglaze Blue
Age: Circa 1662-1722 (Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty)
Condition: Very Good (no visible major damage like cracks or large chips; minor surface wear and firing imperfections consistent with age; not professionally graded)
Value: Authentic (Kangxi Period): $15,000 - $30,000 USD; Reproduction: $200 - $500 USD
Maker's Marks / Writing: 大清康熙年製 (Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi) in underglaze blue on the base.
Date: 2026-07-04 23:22:35.321750
Description:
A tall cylindrical porcelain rouleau vase (bangchuiping) with a flared neck and rim, decorated in vibrant famille verte enamels. The body features a continuous narrative scene of figures in a landscape, while the neck depicts a separate landscape with bamboo and rocks. Bands of geometric patterns, including a diaper pattern and ruyi-head motifs, adorn the shoulder and base. 一件高大的圆筒形瓷器棒槌瓶,颈部和口沿外撇,以鲜艳的五彩珐琅装饰。瓶身描绘了连续的人物山水故事场景,瓶颈则绘有竹石山水。肩部和底部饰有几何图案带,包括锦地纹和如意头纹。
Curator Questions
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Assessment:
This appears to be a fine example of a Kangxi Period famille verte rouleau vase. The quality of the enamels, the potting, and the characteristic underglaze blue Kangxi reign mark on the base are all consistent with pieces from this highly regarded period. The figural and landscape decoration is well-executed, showcasing the typical Kangxi palette and artistic style. 这似乎是康熙时期五彩棒槌瓶的精美范例。珐琅的质量、器型以及底部典型的青花康熙年制款识都与这一备受推崇时期的作品相符。人物和山水装饰绘制精良,展现了典型的康熙彩绘风格和艺术特色。
Individual Images:
- detail of neck and shoulder decoration
- whole vase front view
- underside with Kangxi reign mark
- whole vase side view
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Very Good (no visible major damage like cracks or large chips; minor surface wear and firing imperfections consistent with age; not professionally graded)
Identification Score: 100%
The item is clearly identifiable as a Chinese porcelain rouleau vase decorated in the famille verte palette, with a visible Kangxi reign mark. 该物品清晰地被识别为一件带有康熙年制款识的中国五彩瓷器棒槌瓶。
Authenticity Score: 90%
The form, the characteristic famille verte enamels, the painting style, and the underglaze blue six-character Kangxi reign mark are all highly consistent with genuine Kangxi period production. The unglazed footrim also shows appropriate wear and texture for its age. While a physical inspection is always ideal, the visual evidence strongly supports its authenticity as a period piece. 器型、典型的五彩珐琅、绘画风格以及青花六字康熙年制款识都与真正的康熙时期产品高度一致。未上釉的圈足也显示出与其年代相符的磨损和质感。虽然实物检查总是最理想的,但视觉证据强烈支持其作为一件时期作品的真实性。
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Keywords
Chinese, Kangxi Period, Famille Verte, Rouleau Vase, Porcelain, Wucai, Qing Dynasty, Figures, Landscape, China 中国, 康熙时期, 五彩, 棒槌瓶, 瓷器, 清朝, 人物, 山水, 中国
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