No more than an espresso cup. Any more and it would rub out of the bottom.
I agree with that sentiment but do feel that this is a functional object.
I’m wondering about the possibility of a multi wick oil lamp.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This 5” (13cm) tall fish is an absolute mystery. its hand made in a dark terracotta. It seems to be...
Someone just mentioned my post about it. See above.
When that piece arrived broken a friend asked if she could try Kintsugi on it. Here’s her progress to date.[ATTACH]
I would agree with this.
I think both are Japanese and mid to late 19th century
I’m having problems with non payment. Two Chinese bidders in the last two weeks with no contact at all .
Not very well. Only£147. I expected twice that. Never mind it wasn’t an expensive buy.
The annoying thing is that it takes a lot of effort finding stuff like this so the broken pieces can represent hours of searching. I try to find...
Unfortunately as it is faience the edges of the broken piece are all chipped so that when you put it together the join would be an ugly white...
It's been refunded. Such a shame. The seller insists that it was well packed but I'm afraid that it wasn't.
[ATTACH] Oh well. No need to know now ☹️
It’s a letter rack.
Yes I saw that thread which quotes 1875 but this comprehensive site says still used after 1935. I wondered how long after 1935 it was used. [ATTACH]
Thanks for looking
This was where I found it https://www.amazon.com/field-guide-Gien-porcelain-marks/dp/B00M22DN3A
I just bought this. I don't have it yet so these are seller's photos. The mark was introduced in 1875 but I found a reference online which says...
They are nice. Don't look as thick as most Delft tiles which are usually a bit flaked. around the edges.
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