Turquoise Urn

Name: Turquoise Urn
 
Type: Small Lidded Chinese-Style  Vase
 
Year: c. 1980s–1990
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Zhongguo Jingdezhen Zhenpin 中国景德镇珍品 (“China Jingdezhen Fine Product”) - Zhongguo Jingdezhen Zhenpin 中国景德镇珍品 (“China Jingdezhen Fine Product”)
 
History: This small lidded vase is a modern decorative piece styled after traditional Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain, but it is not antique. The turquoise ground with interlaced lotus scrolls is characteristic of Chinese ceramics that symbolized harmony, purity, and good fortune.
 
 
The red character 萬 (wàn), meaning "ten thousand," is commonly used to symbolize longevity and abundance, often seen in birthday or prosperity-themed wares. The shape and domed lid with floral finial are typical of ginger jars or miniature temple jars.
 
 
The base bears a four-character seal mark that reads 中国景德镇珍品 (Zhōngguó Jǐngdézhèn Zhēnpǐn), meaning “China Jingdezhen Fine Product”, and also features “JIE KAI” in Romanized script—possibly the factory or export brand. This mark confirms it as a 20th-century export porcelain, most likely made for decorative purposes.
 
 
Despite being a modern reproduction, its detailed hand-painted design and vibrant enamels appeal to collectors of Chinese-style porcelain and make it a desirable accent piece.
 
Flaws: Chip on underside of lid