Indian Enamelled Marble Vase?

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  1. R. Antonis

    R. Antonis Well-Known Member

    Hi everybody!

    Could somebody tell me more about this vase?
    I only have pictures. Haven't bought it yet.
    It looks special to me, but maybe it's absolutely not.
    It's really my kind of market.

    At first it looked like glass to me, but it's probably stone or marble.
    (After I requested more pictures)

    The outside is very smooth, almost like glass/porcelain.

    Beautifully enamelled.

    I'm really wondering where it's from, how old it is, and if it has any value.

    (Height: 25 cm)

    Thank you all once more !! ;)


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    R. Antonis, Feb 12, 2018
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I'm thinking ceramic. But what I think about this sort of thing doesn't count for much.
     
    Bronwen, Feb 12, 2018
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Alabaster or marble, I reckon. Possibly Italian.
     
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    Mat Well-Known Member

    Mat, Feb 13, 2018
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  5. Mat

    Mat Well-Known Member

    Mat, Feb 13, 2018
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  6. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi OBB,
    You can find out if marble or alabaster with a quick test. On the bottom made a fine scratch put a drop of white vinegar on the scratch, If it fizzes it is marble if no action it is alabaster. Rinse it off to stop the reaction. Marble is calcium carbonate alabaster is calcium sulfate.
    greg
     
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  7. R. Antonis

    R. Antonis Well-Known Member

    Thank you very much for your help!

    I was a little busy last couple of days. I decided to buy the vase today, and guess what :p Unfortunately it was already sold. Thank anyway :)
     
    R. Antonis, Feb 16, 2018
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