2 Character Qianlong Mark on Ivory Questions

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  1. Mario

    Mario Well-Known Member

    Seeking opinion on mark on base of ivory vase. Is it common for a mark to have only the name of the emperor? Also, would this vase be missing a lid or were they made without them? Measures 9.5"H 20260416_150543_resized_1.jpg 20260416_150415_resized.jpg 20260416_150421_resized.jpg 20260416_150426_resized.jpg 20260416_150433_resized.jpg 20260416_150438_resized.jpg 20260416_150443_resized.jpg 20260416_150447_resized.jpg 20260416_150651_resized_1.jpg 20260416_150658_resized_1.jpg
     
    Mario, Apr 17, 2026
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  2. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Wow. That is an intense piece.
     
    Potteryplease, Apr 17, 2026
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    WHOA. That's a chunk.
     
    evelyb30, Apr 17, 2026
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Vase indicates purpose, to me; display of floral an' foliage items. It may well have had a lid, or cover of some sort...which would seem to make it an urn, wouldn't it?
    Either way, that's one helluva piece of ivory!
     
    wlwhittier, Apr 17, 2026
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    2 pcs, if not more..
     
    komokwa, Apr 17, 2026
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It happens. It is an honorific mark, not of the period and not related to the imperial workshops.
    Ditto, the blobs are glue, so at least two pieces. I suspect the base is a separate piece too, out of necessity.
     
    Any Jewelry, Apr 18, 2026
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