I don't think they are dyed. They look good for natural jasper. Jasper is not dyed as far as I know. A material like Magnesite is usually dyed to...
Yes, it is cloisonne. I am not an expert but when trying to date cloisonne pieces I look for pits and concavities, body, shape, wirework designs,...
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When in doubt, you can do a simple in-home specific gravity test. Then search online for any number of specific gravities charts for known...
Just want to add for others following that grog tempered will also melt which explains this area on the outside of the foot rim. Lesson learned!...
After a little Googling, you are right. Disappointing, but it is what it is. I appreciate you chiming in. Even though it cost me a good amount, I...
Yes, the entire platform. There is a company called Meta that owns and makes decisions for both Facebook and Instagram, they have sided with...
Yes, and also Bidamount but neither have replied. I would have normally been able to lean on Facebook as well, but they suspended my account...
Having a hard time deciding if this 6 1/2" diameter bowl is an authentic "misfired" Jun Ware from Song through Ming dynasties, or a later Mid...
Without digging into some books and researching the crazing pattern, crazing color and a real macro close up of the glaze these are very difficult...
I don't know if the same applies to metal work but with ceramics and pottery, pieces marked "China" can be dated 1890 to 1919. This may be a long...
Warm welcome Tracy.
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Mirana, Recently, I have started to browse eBay looking for the perfect broken pottery piece or figure to try and repair. Would like to give...
Ok, I hear everyone so will leave as is. Really appreciate all the input and thank you Mirana for the extensive help and links.
Just want to share this bowl that I was very lucky to have stumbled onto. 9" Chinese Shiwan kiln pottery bowl with distinctive Shiwan "light blue...
Guess I can share with you some examples of stoppers with spoons that I pieced together. Probably made about 200 like these. [ATTACH]
Wish you were nearby! :joyful:
I agree, they all need a stopper. I went through a snuff bottle stopper madness marathon a couple years ago. Still have several thousand run of...
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