Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A charming hexagonal porcelain vase decorated in the Famille Rose palette, featuring panels of playful children in a garden setting, a classic motif known as 'Hundred Boys'. The shoulders and neck are adorned with dense millefleur and floral scrollwork on a blue ground, framed by iron-red borders.
Story
Made in the late 20th century, this vase carries a handwritten Japanese inscription on the base dated to August 1995. It was purchased in Shanghai as a souvenir, bridging Chinese ceramic artistry with a Japanese collector's journey.
Maker / Origin
While bearing an apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, this piece was crafted by skilled 20th-century artisans in Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China. These workshops kept imperial decorative traditions alive for the global export and tourist market.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or major enamel loss. The unglazed foot rim shows minor shelf wear consistent with age, and the handwritten ink on the base remains clear and legible. Excellent condition commands the higher end of the value range.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.