I'm surprised these are Japanese. I would have guessed Italian. The decorative technique would be called sgraffito in the west. Don't know if...
I do have an ivory okimono purchased at a garage sale. It's in rough shape. The seller said it had been used as a prop in flower arrangements....
I think that these are tourist quality pieces, not a high standard of carving. They are charming nonetheless, and I wouldn't mind having one. My...
That's interesting. I've bookmarked that site.
I think you are being rude, but if you can't let this go, I can. Putting this thread on ignore.
I think you are creating an issue where there isn't one. You think this could be handled in a more gentlemanly fashion? That could start with...
Richard Porter: I think your response to how much you paid was entirely adequate. You could have told us you paid $20. How would we know?
Contact the museum and ask them.
I've seen similar glaze treatments on Belgian and German pieces (and who knows from where else), but that's what it is... a glaze treatment. It...
Print on fabric. Registered trademark after La Boheme does not bode well.
I don't see how "handpainted" could refer to anything other than the gold trim. If made in the Netherlands, then made for export since the...
Tis all in the mail. Consult your local postman.
It's not true about Chagall. While OP's painting has its charm, it's clumsy compared to the work of a trained professional, nevermind a master.
Might be a squirrel.
I thought you found a 15ct diamond.
Thanks for the responses. @Bronwen gets Group "A". Thanks to everyone for taking part. Winners please respond to conversations with your...
And the winners are: AJefferson gregsglass yourturntoloveit Bronwen That's the order in which they tossed their names into the hat. @AJefferson...
Ok. So the list is what the list is. 1. AJefferson 2. gregsglass 3. jakes vintage 4. Barn Owl 5. KingofThings 6. yourturntoloveit 7. Bookahtoo...
I like it, but I think the artist's influences and notions of composition exceeded his technical expertise. I do think it is more informed than...
I think just a gourd. Maybe an eggplant. The animal could be a rat.
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