Imari vase, any ideas?

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  1. Squidsworth

    Squidsworth Active Member

    Hi all,
    I'm begging as usual for any information on this vase I've picked up. Looks like imari to me, is that right? Any ideas on age?No markings to be found. Looks quite crude but compared to some, not bad. Colour scheme looks unusual. Thanks as always.
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Not "Imari" for 2 reasons - not glazed in the Imari palette - dark red, dark blue and white - the pink is all wrong. Second reason is - not Japanese. The figures around the top rim and at the bottom are typical (although poorly drawn) Chinese symbols.
     
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  3. Squidsworth

    Squidsworth Active Member

    thanks for the info, another one destined for charity shop then. Lol.
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Famille Noir, not great quality. Not sure it was made in China.

    Quality antique Famille Noir is worth more than Imari. It is the rarest of the Chinese 'Famille' colours, and highly collectible.
     
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  5. Squidsworth

    Squidsworth Active Member

    I see, probably explains why I don't see so many similar examples then. I'll search on the famille noir term see what I can find, don't suppose you know typical period?
    Thanks.
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yours is pretty recent and possibly not Chinese made. But if you want to see some beautiful ones, google Qianlong period Famille Noir.
     
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  7. Squidsworth

    Squidsworth Active Member

    Ok thanks will do.
     
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  8. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Beautiful pieces online -- thanks for sharing your knowledge, AJ!
     
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