This Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Ginger Jar with Floral Decoration is a beautifully handmade piece originating from China. Standing at 7” x 5” The intricate floral design reflects the traditional Chinese culture and craftsmanship.
This piece is a Chinese Famille Rose (Fencai) Lidded Ginger Jar / Hexagonal Vessel, decorated in the Wan Shou Wu Jiang (万寿无疆) style or traditional auspicious longevity motif with alternating color panels.
Key Identification & Style Details
Style & Palette: Overglaze polychrome enamels featuring alternating ruby/rose-pink, canary yellow, and turquoise/sea-green grounds.
Iconography:
Main Panels: Lotus blooms supported by scrolling foliage (bao xiang hua).
Upper/Lid Panels: Stylized Chinese Shou (寿) longevity medallions flanked by scrolling tendrils.
Interior & Underside Base: Coated in a continuous pale turquoise/sea-green glaze.
Base Mark: The underside shows an iron-red six-character seal mark (Zhuanshu script) set within a reserved square on the turquoise ground:
Mark Reading: 大清道光年制 (Da Qing Daoguang Nian Zhi — "Made in the Daoguang Period of the Great Qing Dynasty").
Period & Dating
While the mark references the Daoguang reign (1821–1850), the thick turquoise enamel glaze on the base, crisp mold contours, paste texture, and stamped execution of the iron-red seal mark indicate this piece is a Republic Period to Mid-to-Late 20th Century (c. 1920s–1970s) apocryphal reproduction/homage rather than a 19th-century imperial piece.
This unique collectible adds a touch of Asian elegance to any home decor, making it a valuable addition to any collection of Asian art and artifacts.
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