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Oh wow I remember I didn't realize it was you I sold it to. Is been a while. Silk is very popular. I smile seeing this post

 

You made me very happy. I am always in the market.

 

Ebay has good ones especially overseas in Europe side

 

Yes. They are all over ebay, etsy, everywhere. The problem is that many are outright fakes. The market blew up for these many years ago when the Chinese started buying back their cultural heritage. The price went up dramatically. This spawned the production of legitimate reproductions, as well as excellent fakes. I can't tell by photos, so I rely on Jim Lee to help me. But frankly the real thing is usually past my price point. So, I search in the wild, like the one you found. Jim had authenticated yours before I bought it.

 

Mine was no doubt real just by the age of the looks & stains. The newer tend to look like made yesterday lol I don't know much about silk porcelain is more my thing, if I run across one I'll send link. My knowledge upgraded since 2 years ago lol

 

Excellent. I'm glad you are on the hunt. This is also the reason I hang around here, so I can upgrade my knowledge too. I appreciate you sharing your videos. They are so helpful!