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Chinese Blue and White 'Long Eliza' Bowl, Kangxi Mark and Period

Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl with Kangxi mark, decorated with elegant ladies. - view 1
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Estimated value

$600 - $1,200

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Era

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (c. 1662-1722)

Origin

🇨🇳 China

Authenticity

High(70%)
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KILN TO COLLECTION: CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'LONG ELIZA' BOWL, KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD

A finely potted Chinese porcelain bowl featuring steep, gently flaring sides and a neatly finished everted rim. Painted in vibrant, underglaze cobalt blue with two 'Lange Lijzen' (elongated elegant ladies) in a terraced garden setting—a classic motif from the Kangxi reign. One figure delicately holds a rabbit, perhaps an allusion to the moon goddess Chang'e. The painting exhibits the characteristic graduated washes of sapphire blue that define late 17th to early 18th-century production. A trellis-diaper band interrupted by floral cartouches decorates the interior rim. The base bears a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue within a double circle.

CLAY ACROSS CULTURES

Where This Object Echoes

Dutch Golden Age17th-18th Century

The 'Long Eliza' motif heavily inspired early Delftware designs as the Dutch East India Company imported vast quantities of these exact wares to Europe.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Tea drinking ceremonies and scholarly display in affluent Ming and Qing households.

Meaning Through Time

19th Century Victorian England

Shifted from contemporary imported luxury goods to highly collected 'antique' status symbols adorning European mantels and cabinets.

FROM KILN TO COLLECTOR

These wares represent a golden age of Qing dynasty porcelain production following the rebuilding of the Jingdezhen kilns. The 'Long Eliza' figures were incredibly popular in both domestic markets and the burgeoning European export trade, heavily influencing early European ceramics like Delftware. ...
These wares represent a golden age of Qing dynasty porcelain production following the rebuilding of the Jingdezhen kilns. The 'Long Eliza' figures were incredibly popular in both domestic markets and the burgeoning European export trade, heavily influencing early European ceramics like Delftware. The presence of the six-character reign mark indicates a piece of good quality, striving to align itself with imperial standards, even if likely destined for the scholar's desk or an affluent merchant class household.

KILN-SIDE SECRETS

1

The term 'Lange Lijzen' was coined by Dutch traders meaning 'Long Elizas', referring to the elongated, elegant depiction of women popular in Kangxi era art.

2

The distinct, vibrant, slightly violet-tinged blue of this period was achieved by carefully washing and refining the cobalt ore to remove impurities like manganese.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Uncommon70-80%
CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Typical Characteristics

  • Limited production
  • Named makers
  • Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

  • Kangxi six-character marks are among the most frequently faked marks in Chinese ceramics, heavily reproduced in the late 19th century and modern times.
  • Absolute confirmation requires tactile assessment of glaze texture (checking for 'orange peel' effect) and glaze termination at the foot rim.
How does authenticity detection work?

CERAMICIST'S ASSESSMENT

Asian Art Specialist

East Asian Art Expert

The strong correlation between the painting style, graded cobalt color, potting characteristics, and user context provides a high confidence level, though standard caution regarding reign marks applies.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Characteristic vibrant, graded washes of underglaze cobalt blue typical of the Kangxi era.
  • 2Fluid, confident brushwork depicting 'Long Eliza' figures without the stiffness often found in later copies.
  • 3Finely finished foot rim with a slight undercut and natural kiln grit/discoloration on the unglazed biscuit edge.
  • 4Presence of a well-executed six-character Kangxi reign mark within double blue rings.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •The sheer volume of excellent quality late Qing (Guangxu) copies of Kangxi wares demands cautious optimism when reading any Kangxi mark without in-hand inspection.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Provide close-up macro photography of the glaze surface to check for natural aging (micro-scratching, 'orange peel' texture).
  • →Examine the interior for any firing flaws or star cracks not visible in current lighting.

CONDITION & GRADE

Grading breakdown

Assessment based on overall visual integrity; specific deduction for potential rim damage noted.

Condition

Generally presents well for its age, though visual inspection reveals potential minor fritting or a small chip to the everted rim (visible on the upper right in the profile view). Normal minor firing imperfections and base wear consistent with age are present.

Surface

The glaze appears smooth and lustrous, tightly adhering to the hard-paste porcelain body. The cobalt blue sits well beneath the glaze, showing no 'heaped and piled' effect, which is characteristic of refined Kangxi production.

Weight & feel

Expected to feel relatively dense and substantial in hand, typical of well-potted early Qing porcelain, with a crisp resonance if lightly tapped.

CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$600 - $1,200

Updated: May 5, 2026

Who buys this

Dedicated collectors of Chinese export and domestic blue and white porcelain, as well as interior designers seeking authentic period accents for traditional settings.

What increases value

  • •Vibrancy and clarity of the cobalt blue washes.
  • •Quality and detail of the figure painting, specifically facial features.
  • •Presence of the period-correct reign mark.

What lowers value

  • •The visible rim fritting/chip impacts top-tier pricing.
  • •Presence of hairline cracks extending from the rim (if discovered upon closer inspection) would severely reduce value.

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Flawless condition with zero rim fritting.
  • •Exceptionally nuanced blue washes creating real depth in the landscape.

Grade & condition

Completeness of the rim, absence of hairlines, and the overall crispness of the painted decoration beneath the glaze.

Rarity & demand

UncommonModerate demandModerate liquidity
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

CONTEXT ANALYSIS

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated 'Time Period: 1700' - this aligns perfectly with the visual evidence of Kangxi period (1662-1722) styling, cobalt tone, and potting technique.
  • User stated 'Original/Authentic' - visual indicators such as the foot rim finish, painting fluidity, and glaze interaction strongly support this being period-correct.

What Conflicted

  • User claimed 'Minor wear' - images show a potentially more significant chip or fritting on the upper right exterior rim that collectors might grade more harshly than 'minor'.

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