Porcelain Narcissus Basin Appraisal

Lobed Blue and White Porcelain Narcissus Basin

This is a substantial porcelain planter or bulb basin, commonly referred to as a Narcissus basin, featuring a distinctive lobed or fluted body. The exterior is decorated in a traditional Chinese underglaze blue and white palette with an intricate, repeating 'Lotus Scroll' or floral tendril pattern. The vessel has a scalloped or undulating rim and is flanked by two stylized handles that appear to be Integrated into the mold. The interior of the basin showcases a pale celadon-toned glaze with a prominent 'crackled' or 'ge' style crazing, indicating a deliberate decorative finish meant to emulate antique Song dynasty wares. The construction appears sturdy with thick porcelain walls. The condition appears fair to good for a decorative piece, though the heavy crazing is structural to the glaze layer. The style is 20th-century Asian export, likely imitating Qing dynasty (Qianlong period) floral motifs. The quality of the transfer or hand-painting shows some blurring, which is common in mid-to-late 20th-century reproductions. No maker's marks are visible from this angle, but such items often bear apocryphal reign marks on the base.