If you are happy with it that's all that matters. Mikey
Welcome Jarer I have a similar set that I paid $20 usd. 45,000 yen equals about 285.00 usd. I hope you didn't pay that much. Mikey
Thank you all very much. The plate is porcelain. Almost eggshell thin and transparent. I'm leaning towards a sloppy Kutani mark at this point. Mikey
I love Ginbari. Beautiful vase! Base metal looks like silver, but hard to tell from the pics. Meiji era for sure. Mikey
Google ai says it has Arts & crafts styling with Art Nouveau influences
I would like some input on the style (if that is the correct term). It is too early for Art deco. Mikey
This lady was a Cultural Icon. Or should I say Counterculture movement Icon. She was one of the original "Pranksters" on Ken Kesey's "Furthur"...
Thank you all very much. Mikey
Sold at Auction: Chinese antique famille rose porcelain stem bowl I don't know if this link works, but looks the same Mikey
That is just awesome. Yes, almost perfect. If it were perfect, it probably would not be hand done. Mikey
So, you think Emily painted it all, including the gold?
I picked up this nice cup and saucer yesterday. the only question I have is about the hobbyist painting. Do you think she did this from a blank or...
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