China - Republic period (1912-1949)





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Republican period blue and white porcelain bowl from China, about 15 cm in diameter, with the four‑character Ru Shen Zhen Cang mark, featuring an interior crab and exterior fish motif, in fair condition with hairlines from the rim and two associated chips, and authentic/original.
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Republican Period Blue and White Bowl with "Ru Shen Zhen Cang" Mark
A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl dating to the Republican period (early 20th century), with a diameter of approximately 15 cm. The base bears a four-character mark reading "Ru Shen Zhen Cang" (若深珍藏) within a double circle.
The bowl features intricate underglaze blue decoration:
- The interior center is painted with a detailed crab surrounded by scrolling water motifs.
- The exterior is decorated with four distinct fish swimming among stylized aquatic plants and algae, a classic motif symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
Condition Note: The bowl shows signs of age and use, with two visible hairlines extending from the rim, accompanied by two small chips associated with these cracks. The glaze and decoration remain vibrant despite these condition issues
Republican Period Blue and White Bowl with "Ru Shen Zhen Cang" Mark
A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl dating to the Republican period (early 20th century), with a diameter of approximately 15 cm. The base bears a four-character mark reading "Ru Shen Zhen Cang" (若深珍藏) within a double circle.
The bowl features intricate underglaze blue decoration:
- The interior center is painted with a detailed crab surrounded by scrolling water motifs.
- The exterior is decorated with four distinct fish swimming among stylized aquatic plants and algae, a classic motif symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
Condition Note: The bowl shows signs of age and use, with two visible hairlines extending from the rim, accompanied by two small chips associated with these cracks. The glaze and decoration remain vibrant despite these condition issues

