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Famille Rose Peacock Decorative Bowl with Apocryphal Kangxi Mark

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Estimated value

$40 - $120

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Category

Ceramics & Pottery

Era

Late 20th Century

Origin

China

Visual assessment

Photo-based interpretation · not authenticated

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FAMILLE ROSE PEACOCK DECORATIVE BOWL WITH APOCRYPHAL KANGXI MARK: IDENTIFICATION

A porcelain bowl featuring an overglaze polychrome enamel decoration of a peacock amidst bamboo and floral motifs. The exterior displays a prominent peacock with a fanned tail, executed in the Famille Rose palette with characteristic opaque pinks and greens. The base bears a four-character mark in a double-square frame, reading 'Kangxi Yuzhi' (Made by Imperial Order of Kangxi), rendered in a pinkish-red enamel typical of 20th-century workshop productions.

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PRODUCTION & FIRING

While the mark references the Kangxi Emperor (1662-1722), the specific 'Yuzhi' (Imperial Order) mark in red overglaze enamel is most frequently associated with the late Qing to Republic period (1912-1949) or modern revivals. Authentic Kangxi period Famille Rose is extremely rare, as the palette only

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reached technical maturity toward the end of his reign and into the Yongzheng era. This specific style of peacock rendering and the precision of the stamp-like mark indicate a production date likely post-1950.

SCARCITY

Ordinary · 3/10 estimated rarity

This is a qualitative collection score, not a measured survival count, market percentile or proof of authenticity.

Visual assessment

Photographs alone cannot establish authenticity. The following analysis notes have not been independently verified; references to a match or confirmation are interpretations, not documentary evidence.

  • Apocryphal Kangxi mark inconsistent with 17th-century calligraphy style
  • Enamel palette and application suggest modern workshop production
  • Pristine condition and lack of expected age-related glaze wear
What photo analysis can and cannot establish

ANALYSIS NOTES

AI-assisted notes based on the photographs and supplied context. These are interpretations, not an examination by a human specialist or proof of authenticity.

The identification of the mark as apocryphal is highly certain based on calligraphic style and enamel color, though the exact decade of manufacture (1970s vs 1990s) is harder to distinguish from photos alone.

OBSERVATIONS & INTERPRETATIONS

  • 1Apocryphal 'Kangxi Yuzhi' mark in modern red enamel pigment.
  • 2Famille Rose palette application lacks the 'heaviness' and lead-fluxed depth of early 18th-century examples.
  • 3Mechanical precision of the footrim and mark suggests controlled 20th-century kiln firing.
  • 4Peacock motif is a standard decorative subject for export and domestic decorative porcelain.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •The mark is too perfectly centered and uniform for an imperial piece of that purported age.
  • •Lack of 'iron spots' or glaze irregularities common in genuine early Qing wares.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Perform a 'tap test' to check for a clear, bell-like ring indicating high-fired porcelain.
  • →Examine under 10x magnification for 'bubble' patterns in the glaze; early wares often have varied bubble sizes.
  • →Check under UV light for modern repairs or overpainting.
COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (3 terms)
Apocryphal Mark
A mark placed on a ceramic piece to honor an earlier period rather than to deceive as a contemporary forgery.
Famille Rose
A style of Chinese porcelain decoration characterized by the use of opaque pink enamels derived from gold.
Footrim
The unglazed circular base upon which a ceramic vessel stands.

Condition & estimated grade

A visual condition estimate. This is not a professional grading certificate.

Condition

The bowl appears in good condition with a clean interior. There is light surface soiling on the unglazed footrim, but no visible chips, hairlines, or enamel flaking in the provided images.

CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$40 - $120

Estimate recorded: May 11, 2026

Estimate context (not a documented sale): Similar Republic-style or modern period revival bowls typically sell for $50-$150 on eBay and specialized Asian art marketplaces.

Who buys this

General decorative arts collectors and those seeking 'Asian style' interior accents.

What increases value

  • •Visual appeal of the peacock decoration
  • •Overall condition without chips or cracks

What lowers value

  • •Recognition as a modern decorative item rather than an antique
  • •Oversupply of similar 'Kangxi' marked revival wares

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Hand-painted precision
  • •Lustrous glaze depth
  • •Historical accuracy of the enamel palette

Grade & condition

Glaze integrity, clarity of the peacock motif, and absence of kiln flaws.

Rarity & demand

OrdinaryModerate demandSells quickly
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