Bought this off of Facebook marketplace for $125 and was told I won’t find another one like it, believe they said it was antique, no damage I’m aware of, no markings I can find
18” handle to handle, 10” wide, 5” deep
Hello, this item is a Chinese export porcelain oval foot bath basin or large planter decorated in famille rose style enamels with lotus flowers, aquatic plants, and bird motifs. The form with applied side handles and the interior painted basin design follows traditional late Qing dynasty foot bath shapes that were widely produced for domestic and export markets. However, the enamel palette, uniform glaze, unmarked base, and visible kiln wear patterns indicate mid to late 20th century production rather than a 19th century antique example. Pieces of this type were commonly made as decorative reproductions intended for interior display rather than functional daily use.
From a market standpoint, comparable Chinese famille rose style foot bath planters from the mid to late 20th century typically sell between $120 and $300 USD depending on size, decoration quality, and condition.