No its not a break its the edge of the Goddesses cloak or shawl. An unfortunate positioning of the photo gives impression of break but it isnt.
Thank you very much as a result of your information I just found this single Gien Vase listed on Ebay in France...
Google Lens tells me this carving is in soapstone and it is Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy and possibly from the Qing Dynasty (19th century). Is this...
I have been in possession of these vases for many years (in the loft) as they were my grand parents. I have decided to find them a new home if...
Firstly I owe the title of this post to 'Debora' who advised me of the existence of 'Google Lens' on a previous post, wow! what a tool. Anyway as...
well done Derbora, and fits in with origins as it comes from Germany where we have a lot of contact.
Thank you so much you have given me something solid to research.
Hi, Can you shed some light on the origins of this vase/jug which I think is referred to as salt glaze. I acquired it from my grandparents....
thanks for the reply and yes I have 'googled it' but I didnt get what I would call a difinitive answer. Certainly not as to whether Victorian /...
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