Chinese vase/unknown age
10 May 2026
Description

I believe the item is porcelain and it is in excellent condition.

Dimensions

About three feet high.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By David U.
May 12, 13:36 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $900 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a large Chinese-style porcelain floor vase, likely produced during the mid to late 20th century, probably circa 1950s to 1980s. The vase follows forms and decorative themes inspired by earlier Qing dynasty famille rose export wares, particularly those depicting elegant court ladies within garden settings accompanied by poetic calligraphy. The elongated baluster form, pale celadon-toned ground, molded faux ring handles, and hand-painted figural scenes reflect decorative revival production intended primarily for export and interior decoration rather than imperial or early antique manufacture. The calligraphy appears decorative and stylistically appropriate, though the overall execution, glaze consistency, and painted details indicate a later decorative porcelain rather than an 18th or 19th century example. Pieces of this type were commonly produced in large formats for Western homes, hotels, and decorative interiors.

Condition appears generally good from the photographs, with no immediately visible major cracks or structural damage, though close inspection under proper lighting would be necessary to confirm the absence of restoration, rim chips, or glaze repairs, especially considering the vase’s substantial size. The decorative quality and scale help support value, particularly for interior design purposes. However, the market for large decorative Chinese export porcelain remains moderate unless tied to a documented maker or earlier period. Based on comparable sales for similar large decorative Chinese floor vases, the fair market value would likely range between $400 and $900 USD.

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