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Black & White Sgraffito Peacock Vase of Unknown Origin, Unsigned

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    Posted 10 years ago

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    Artistinside
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    I recently found this and have no clue where it came from or what artist created it. It is magnificent, hopefully the images convey that. It is 11" tall, and 4 1/2" at the widest point. The vase is not fragile, it weighs 2.5 lbs. I now believe this to be Sgraffito vase, a form of ceramic Scratch Art where they literately scratch the black to reveal the white which creates the image in contrasting degrees/layers. At least this is what this looks like to me. It is not signed, which boggles my mind. It has a white base with no markings of any kind.

    Please chime in if you have any additional info about this incredible find.

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    1. Artistinside Artistinside, 10 years ago
      Thanks AGH, any ideas?
    2. Artistinside Artistinside, 10 years ago
      Thanks Jewels
    3. Artistinside Artistinside, 10 years ago
      Thanks Moon & Vetraio.
    4. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Might well be Chinese?
    5. Artistinside Artistinside, 10 years ago
      Thanks Vetraio, I will check that out.
    6. Artistinside Artistinside, 10 years ago
      Thanks Racer.
    7. SEAN68 SEAN68, 10 years ago
      stunning!!!!!!!!!!!
    8. Artistinside Artistinside, 10 years ago
      Thanks Sean, I am excited it so unique.
    9. Artistinside Artistinside, 9 years ago
      Thanks CindB. I like your collectibles, very nice finds. Regards, Kirk
    10. MrBsHouse, 6 years ago
      I'll add to the mystery. I recently purchased at auction a similar vase, with sgraffito of a Dragon and Phoenix, again with no markings. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/240475-black-and-white-sgraffito-vase

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