Tang style figurine

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Chinoiserie, Jul 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM.

  1. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    I found this in Burnley some time last year. It intrigued me but I thought that the ceramic was too white to have any age. Anyway, after it gathering dust on my shelf I was happy to see it go for £20 (It cost me £3). The buyer has just left feedback

    "A very fine figure of a large Chinese lady, possibly dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Chips to the base, but otherwise in remarkably good condition. Secure packaging. Prompt delivery. Thank you."

    Hope Ive not let a gem slip through my greasy fingers

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    Chinoiserie, Jul 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I know nothing about the subject which doesn't stop me from sharing my ill-informed opinion. I'm seeing many sancai-glazed tomb figures on the internet and, not surprisingly, they look old. Yours doesn't.

    Debora

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    Debora, Jul 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Ya still made a profit.
     
    daveydempsey, Jul 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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  4. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Yes I agree. I think white porcelain only came about after a certain point in time, when they started bleaching it.
     
    Chinoiserie, Jul 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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  5. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    600% :D
     
    Chinoiserie, Jul 4, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You haven't.
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    Any Jewelry, Jul 4, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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  7. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    When I find a sleeper on ebay, I choose not to distress a seller by bragging about its true identity.
     
    2manybooks, Jul 4, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Agree. Poor form.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jul 4, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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  9. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    I once bought a book at a thrift for $2 CDN and sold it for $40 US, so although not a huge amount, in terms of profit, it was my best!
     
    kentworld, Jul 4, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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  10. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Yeah it's a bit childish really.
     
    Chinoiserie, Jul 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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  11. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Wasn't there someone on here or even the old eBay boards years ago that sold a piece of glass on eBay for around $20 or $60 and weeks later the buyer sent them a high end auction catalogue showing the item has resold for $ thousands ?
     
    daveydempsey, Jul 4, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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  12. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    :blackalien::facepalm::sour:
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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  13. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Ah that's just really mean. Ignorance is bliss in such circumstances.
     
    Chinoiserie, Jul 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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  14. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It was a female member and I recall her saying the price realised would have paid a years college or Uni fees if she had known its value.
     
    daveydempsey, Jul 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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