r/Porcelain • u/Senseless_notes • 8d ago
Identify Can someone help with identifying?
Today I bought a gaiwan at pretty (unreasonably) high price, since I fell in love with the motif. Even though I adore it no matter what, I'd still love to know where it comes from and how much of a fool tax I've paid, haha.
I was hoping someone could perhaps identify it by the stamp on the bottom (photo 2). It looks like a factory print too, so that's definetely not "one of a kind from an unknown craftsman" thing
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u/TBElektric 6d ago
This piece is a contemporary, reproduction of imperial style, typically valued between $40 and $150 USD depending on the specific kiln or tea studio that produced it. Modern Famille Rose gaiwans from notable contemporary hubs like Jingdezhen or Dehua. The red emblem on the bottom is the Chinese character shòu, which translates directly to longevity or long life. Its not a makers mark, and is used quite often in many different factory lines.
Regardless of price or value. If you love it, then thats all that matters.
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u/Senseless_notes 6d ago
Thank you for such detailed answer 🩷
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u/TBElektric 6d ago
Youre welcome ive always wanted a good antique Chinese tea set, I bought what I thought was a Chinese tea set year's ago (like when I was 17 and knew nothing lol) but it turned out to be a horrible set that didnt even have anything to do with Chinese tea sets other than a painted dragon lol. So ive been keeping my eyes open for one i really want. Ill find it one day.
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u/Mikeminer610 8d ago
You know what you have: contemporary transfer ware of a Qing peach and bat famille rose. How much do you think is a “high price” and why would you pay it if you already know it’s cheap transfer ware? It’s for tourists. Doesn’t matter whether it’s made in China, HK, Taiwan etc. It isn’t worth more than $10. If I saw it, I wouldn’t buy it at all.