
Chinese Famille Verte and Blue-and-White Porcelain Baluster Vase
This is a porcelain baluster-shaped vase featuring a mixed decorative style. The central body is executed in a 'famille verte' inspired palette, showcasing polychrome enamels with a botanical scene including flowering chrysanthemums and peonies in shades of red, yellow, and green, along with small insects like a butterfly. The neck and the base of the vase are decorated in underglaze blue-and-white patterns, specifically featuring imperial dragons and wave or cloud motifs. The vessel has a flared rim and a splayed foot. The construction is ceramic with a clear glaze finish. Based on the uniform application of the enamels and the crispness of the underglaze blue, it appears to be a modern 20th-century decorative reproduction rather than an antique piece. There is a visible price sticker on the side of the shoulder, suggesting it is in a retail or second-hand environment. The condition appears stable with no major cracks or chips visible from the front, though there is general surface dirt consistent with store handling. The piece lacks obvious signs of hand-painting variation, pointing toward a transfer-ware or mass-produced origin.
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Estimated Value
$45 - $85
Basic Information
Category
Decorative Arts - Ceramics
Appraised On
January 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$45 - $85
Item Description
This is a porcelain baluster-shaped vase featuring a mixed decorative style. The central body is executed in a 'famille verte' inspired palette, showcasing polychrome enamels with a botanical scene including flowering chrysanthemums and peonies in shades of red, yellow, and green, along with small insects like a butterfly. The neck and the base of the vase are decorated in underglaze blue-and-white patterns, specifically featuring imperial dragons and wave or cloud motifs. The vessel has a flared rim and a splayed foot. The construction is ceramic with a clear glaze finish. Based on the uniform application of the enamels and the crispness of the underglaze blue, it appears to be a modern 20th-century decorative reproduction rather than an antique piece. There is a visible price sticker on the side of the shoulder, suggesting it is in a retail or second-hand environment. The condition appears stable with no major cracks or chips visible from the front, though there is general surface dirt consistent with store handling. The piece lacks obvious signs of hand-painting variation, pointing toward a transfer-ware or mass-produced origin.
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