It looks Japanese to me. The mark apparently says “Deep river”
Different buyers have different tastes, and have different criteria. I think John’s piece has its own muted charm. It would be interesting to see...
Haven't been able to find out much about this; can't find the source of the design. Looks a bit European cum Japanese to me. I was thinking of...
This looks new to me and reminds me of Thai celadon ware
That's what it says in the book, but to be honest I am not entirely convinced by it. Your bowl is a much later piece and not from the Kangxi period.
Or Elton John :hilarious:Actually I’m quite sure there’s a propaganda poster like it.
Not my area at all, but yes, the single figure is taken from “The Red Detachment of Women”, a very famous propaganda ballet. I daren’t comment on...
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Neither could I, but my bf can
It’s a maker’s mark: Zhu Yi Tai
I hope the attached helps. They were exported all over the world.
I'm not sure if this helps, but the 2 Chinese characters in front read "Fu" (fortune) and "Shou" (longevity). The brooch looks more Japanese to...
Oh drat, the eBay seller does not accept enquiries.
:nailbiting::wacky:I'm afraid I'm non the wiser either, but both the Fasan and Phoenix examples look more 20th. century to me than 19th. In the...
This is another V&B design. The eBay seller dated it to 1945-1956, which makes it even more confusing. I feel this is earlier, again pre-1910.
Thank you so much. I had seen some of these sites before but remain a bit confused as to whether it is the 1847-1909 or 1920-1925 period. I tend...
Hello everyone. My friend was given this lovely dinner service and I have been helping him date it, unfortunately without much success. From...
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Yes, they are neither Chinese nor Kanji characters.
This is lovely! It is painted both inside and out, which is rare. The Peranakan’s would call this a chupu, but this is a Chinese example. Look up...
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