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Subject:Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: William Mon, Sep 16, 2013 IP: 195.240.60.205

Could somebody tell me what this mark means?

Thanks.





Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: rat Mon, Sep 16, 2013

it is meant to be an artemesia leaf, a mark that appears on Kangxi ceramics and later reproductions and imitations.

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Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: Bill H Tue, Sep 17, 2013

This symbolic mark of the Artemisia leaf is listed as No. 3354 and 3355 in the "New and Revised Handbook of Marks on Chinese Ceramics" (2013 updated edition) by Gerald Davison. According to that source, the Artemisia leaf is a symbol of healing and health, as well as one of the Daoist "Eight Precious Objects".

While this is one of symbolic marks associated with the early Qing Kangxi reign (1662-1722), the style of painting on this vase and the dirty muck rubbed into the bottom tend to identify it as a contemporary product.

Best regards,

Bill H.


Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: kirk Wed, Sep 18, 2013

The Kangxi mark should not appear on Ming design vase

Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: Mingblue Tue, Sep 17, 2013

A mark of the Qing dynasty, Kangxi mark on porcelain. I believe your item is relatively new.

Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: Jennifer Tue, Sep 17, 2013

Hi,
Would a red chrysanthemum mark also be a mark of the Kangxi reign? I have a piece marked with that symbol on the base, and this leaf mark makes me think of it. I've been trying to identify it for months.

Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Sep 18, 2013

The chrysanthemum is an important icon in Japan, where it symbolizes the emperor. Might want to aim your research in that direction.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: Jennifer Wed, Sep 25, 2013

Hi Bill,
I'm fairly sure that what I have is a Chinese piece. I had posted questions about it here, but didn't receive any replies. The title of the thread is Daoguang Cabbage Leaf Bowl with Red Pictorial Mark. Could you let me know what you think? I've tried to research this extensively but am out of steam. Thanks for any help you can give.
Jennifer

Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: Bill H Fri, Sep 27, 2013

That cabbage leaf bowl has a decorative feature unlike any I've ever seen on such dishes, which isn't all that many, as I don't collect the pattern. The white stalks appear either to be molded or slip-painted in high relief in the Japanese moriage style. I've never seen a mark like that one either, though the iron red "bat & peach" mark was popular during the Daoguang era and later. The enamels don't seem to be as intense as on post-1850 Chinese dishes with this design I've handled, but except for the stalks, the painting style is pretty much what I'm used to seeing from China. Definitely more research needed, though.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: Jennifer Tue, Oct 01, 2013

Thanks so much for your thoughts Bill. There is an auction house that would like to auction it, but they do not know exactly what it is, either. I'm not certain of the value on it all all, much less anything else about it. I had originally thought Daoguang (hence the first thread) but am now leaning more toward Kangxi. You are right, there is applied decoration on the veins of the cabbage leaves. Quite an anomaly.

Subject:Re: Leaf on Chinese vase
Posted By: Gweilo Wed, Oct 02, 2013

it's really fake

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/China-Collectible-Decorated-Hand-Old-Jingdezhen-Porcelain-Paint-Dragon-Vase-/310760374022?pt=UK_Antiques_Asian_Oriental_Antiques_ET&hash=item485ac2ff06

Subject:not a flower
Posted By: Heirloomer Thu, Apr 18, 2019

lingzhi mushroom


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