Preliminary identification
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Overview
An elegant cylindrical porcelain brush pot (bitong) decorated in the Famille Rose (fencai) palette, depicting a lively scene of fishermen at work. The base features a six-character apocryphal Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue, rendered within a double circle.
Story
Fishermen in Chinese art represent more than just labor; they are classic symbols of a peaceful, rustic life free from political turmoil. This piece captures that idealized, scholarly retreat from the busy world.
Maker / Origin
Produced in the legendary kilns of Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China. While bearing a mark of the Yongzheng Emperor (who ruled from 1723 to 1735), the style, glaze, and execution point to a later tribute piece made by skilled late-imperial or early-republican artisans honoring the golden age of Qing ceramics.
Condition & Value
The porcelain body appears intact with no visible cracks or major chips. There is minor surface wear and typical firing imperfections on the unglazed foot ring. Excellent condition for this type of ware commands the higher end of the estimate.
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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.
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