As cobalt from Persia was so highly prized, that won’t surprise me in the slightest.
Please do. I wish you would. We can discuss anything there. Here too of course, but in more confidentiality there. Just have to word things carefully
I couldn’t agree more and that’s what makes it infinitely interesting, all the possible narratives and viewpoints. Truly “no man is an island...
The problem is that the Peranakans have their own definition while the purist collectors have theirs. Take away the blue-&-white wares of the...
Actually, you are right. Sorry, my mistake. This kind of scrolling design is still considered “Shanghai ware” by the Peranakans, which means it is...
I always believe culture and time flow one into another, so I try to study all cultures to see their influences on each other. Obviously the...
Thank you. It’s strictly a discussion group and clearly stated as such in the rules ☺️
Dear moderators, I hope this is not considered self promotion. If it is inappropriate, I apologise and please feel free to delete it. Thank you.
I am happy to report I have started a confidential Facebook group, but due to the sensitiveness of the main subject matter, have to be careful...
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Marks on such Kitchenqing pieces are usually just random, very simplified, graphic depictions of reign marks.
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More photos.
Thank you. I did, but couldn’t find anything. I likewise came away from Google and ChatGPT empty handed. It COULD have been made by a Japanese...
Thanks so much.
Hello again. I’m pretty sure the attached plate is 19th century Japanese, but I cannot decipher what the Kanji mark says. Help, anyone? Best...
A more comprehensive blog: https://kenyap227.wixsite.com/my-site. This is pinned on my Facebook, which deals with Peranakan culture, in particular...
Oh no, sorry I’ll try again.
Sorry, I don’t know why the photos appear so many times. Please could the moderator delete the unnecessary ones.
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