Yes, the raised area would be created with slip which has sufficient body, and then painted with enamels, as the other decoration on the vase. The...
It is my understanding that moriage is a method of decoration that can be applied to ceramics of various origins or styles. The term refers to...
They are probably albumen prints. The photographic paper itself is very thin, and it was then mounted on a heavier card stock. I don't know about...
Just found a better example, from the nearby country of Zambia: [IMG]...
Judging by the clothing in the photographs, I think they are 1860s - Civil War era. The album may be somewhat later. Are they albumen prints (on...
Looks like a "Binga" basket, made by the Tonga in Zimbabwe, Africa. Larger versions are still used for winnowing grain. But smaller ones such as...
"Moriage" refers to a technique of raised decoration, created by applying a thick slip or applying additional clay forms. It is often seen on...
You are probably right, but it would still be nice to know a bit more before selling. I just wonder why the gallery was so quick to make an offer....
Just found a reference to a Christie's auction catalog of 19th century European works that includes a G.W. Paul among the artists:...
Perhaps a begging/alms bowl, used by a Buddhist monk.
You are welcome. I do enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Great find on your part, Thrifster. Just found this, which shows how they were used: [IMG]...
Here is a good short article from the Bowers Museum explaining them: Spun Silver: Apron Counterweights of the Dong and Miao...
Found it! A Hmong (Miao) piece used to secure a woman's apron. [IMG] http://londoncoin.com/item/miao-back-ornament/#sthash.TOoBYd52.dpbs Haven't...
Maybe nickel silver?
Looks like a relative of the Batak (Indonesia) padung-padung headress ornament/earrings: [IMG] [IMG]...
Acknowledging the limitations of examination through photographs, I believe it is ivory. Elephant tusk can develop cracks along its length,...
I believe it is Indonesian, made of a section of bamboo with a wooden base, possibly a lime container (used in combination with betel nut). It...
Looks like a bracket to hold a kerosene lamp. The pin would fit into a receiver on the wall, and the lamp would be seated in the ring. The...
Whew! I am glad you guys figured this out. I was just waiting for the dust to settle. :) Beautiful piece.
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