Item Report
Chinese Republic Period Famille Rose Porcelain Shou Lao Figure
民国时期粉彩瓷寿老人像
By: Unknown (typical of commercial kilns of the period) / 制作者不详（多为民国时期民窑作品）
Style: Chinese Republic Period Famille Rose Porcelain / 民国时期粉彩瓷
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain with famille rose overglaze enamels / 瓷器，粉彩釉
Age: Circa 1912-1949
Condition: Very Good (no major chips or cracks visible; typical light wear from age, not officially graded)
Value: $200-$400 (at auction, depending on condition and provenance)
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible in this image.
Date: 2025-06-04 01:36:01.688800
Description:
This is a glazed porcelain figurine representing Shou Lao (Shou Xing), the Chinese Daoist deity of longevity. The figure is depicted seated atop a peach, symbolizing immortality, and holding a ruyi scepter and peach. The vibrant famille rose enamels (pink, green, coal black, and iron red) are typical of late Qing to Republic Period ceramics (early 20th century). The figure's style, beard, and the characteristic peach are all elements associated with Shou Lao. Pieces of this form were popular decorative and auspicious items in Chinese households. 这是一件釉上彩瓷寿老人像，寿老（寿星）是中国道教中的长寿之神。寿老人坐于寿桃之上，手持如意和寿桃，象征着长寿和吉祥。色彩鲜艳的粉彩釉（粉红、绿色、黑色及铁红色）典型于清末、民国时期的瓷器（20世纪初）。寿老的造型、长须和寿桃均是其典型特征，这类瓷像在中国一直是寓意吉祥与长寿的家宅摆件。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a decorative porcelain figure of Shou Lao from China’s Republic Period. While not particularly rare, it is desirable for its auspicious symbolism and vibrant glaze. Its value is moderate unless associated with a prominent kiln or perfect condition. 这是一尊来自中国民国时期的寿老人瓷像。虽不是极为稀有，但因其吉祥寓意和鲜艳釉彩而受欢迎。除非与著名窑口有关或品相极佳，其价值属于中等水平。
Individual Images:
- There is only one image provided. Visible details include subtle age wear on the enamel
- especially near the beard and robe. There are no obvious cracks or repairs. The underside and base are not visible
- limiting assessment of marks or footrim wear.
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very Good (no major chips or cracks visible; typical light wear from age, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 95%
The subject, material, and enameling style are very consistent with known Republic Period porcelain figures of Shou Lao. The iconography (peach, ruyi, beard) is unambiguous. 该器物的造型、材质及粉彩装饰风格与民国时期寿老人瓷像高度一致，寿桃、如意、长须等特征明确无误。
Authenticity Score: 85%
The detailed glazing, subject, and form are all consistent with early-to-mid 20th century Chinese porcelain. Typical wear and patina are visible, but the photo quality prevents assigning a higher certainty. 釉色、题材与造型均符合20世纪初至中期中国瓷器特点，表面有适度使用痕迹，但图片清晰度有限，无法更高确定其真伪。
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Keywords
Shou Lao, Longevity God, Famille Rose, Republic Period, Chinese Porcelain, Decorative Figure 寿老人、长寿之神、粉彩、民国时期、中国瓷器、摆件
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