No its not a break its the edge of the Goddesses cloak or shawl. An unfortunate positioning of the photo gives impression of break but it isnt.
Thank you very much as a result of your information I just found this single Gien Vase listed on Ebay in France...
Google Lens tells me this carving is in soapstone and it is Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy and possibly from the Qing Dynasty (19th century). Is this...
I have been in possession of these vases for many years (in the loft) as they were my grand parents. I have decided to find them a new home if...
Firstly I owe the title of this post to 'Debora' who advised me of the existence of 'Google Lens' on a previous post, wow! what a tool. Anyway as...
well done Derbora, and fits in with origins as it comes from Germany where we have a lot of contact.
Thank you so much you have given me something solid to research.
Hi, Can you shed some light on the origins of this vase/jug which I think is referred to as salt glaze. I acquired it from my grandparents....
thanks for the reply and yes I have 'googled it' but I didnt get what I would call a difinitive answer. Certainly not as to whether Victorian /...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi, This large antique brass cloisonne enamel jardinière...
Yes, its obviously of a very similar type, design and origins, answers a few questions. Thanks
Tremendous, thank you so much, its almost identical!
This is a family piece which I believe is at least 100 years old. Not sure if it originally had a lid dont recall ever seeing one. Length 3.75in,...
I feel stupid! I was unfamiliar with the term, thanks for educating me. I think they are destined for the charity shop or Ebay as my wife doesnt...
Thanks for your thoughts and help in promoting my enquiry. As to the mold in honesty I would go with dirt as they were in the loft for 20+ years....
Yes the interior is unglazed think its best described as earthenware and fairly crude from the definition of the detail. Thank you for your input.
I think it is earthenware by the feel of it dont think plaster its too hard. The definition of the figures is quite crude my money would be on...
Had these vases in my loft for 20+ years cant tell you anything about them with certainty. My best guess is they originated from my Grandma's...
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