[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Chinese, Japanese, Korean...? Any idea of its purpose? Missing lid?
Thanks for the clarification. Exactly, a vase in the MIA, gift from Burke’s. If souvenir copies were made there should be some popping online.
Will keep you posted if the curator replies. So, if second run for the museum, the vase is no older than 4 years. I just don’t see it being that...
I did not asked for appraisal but mentioned the similarity to the piece in their collection and asked for opinion if mine was a later version....
So, if made by museum, why not make an exact copy? Also, how long ago it has to be made to get that patina? In my opinion, it’s a natural one but...
Thanks Jivvy. That’s a good start. It’s a small piece, framed. Will post more pics tomorrow when I take it out of the frame.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Yeah, I’ve already addressed my concern about the crab position. It could be a later period than the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] @Trent Grandawood What do you think of this piece? I have not done the float test...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’m thinking to buy this Japanese bronze vase from the local antique mall. I found very similar one being from the...
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So, are these pressed or mold blown?
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just listed on wife’s account.
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] While on the subject, I have another smaller bottle. Worse quality and softer stone. What it could be?
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Interesting, did not think of glass at all because of all the colors and inclusions. How can I tell for sure if glass or stone?
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