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Early 20th century Shiwan Ware Guanyin with Urn

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    Posted 8 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5042 items)

    Regardless, i think that this is a beautiful piece. it reminds me of majolica. Sorry the shot of the bottom is so poor. i'll try to get a better pic if people think it would be helpful. not sure if the staining on the bottom is the kiss of death - the brown stain i'm always warning people about. it says 'Made in China in the diamond and i can't make out the other words and marks.

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    Comments

    1. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 8 years ago
      Made for the export market. Oh yes, the dreaded brown teabag aging.
    2. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      It's a lovely piece, ho2cultcha, love the colors and glaze. :)
    3. GeodeJem GeodeJem, 8 years ago
      A trader once said to me about a Chinese made pot.....is ming! and I agreed yes its ming but minging! Yours isn't by the way!
    4. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 8 years ago
      thanks Efes, katherine, GeodeJem, and Lisa!

      that might be good news Lisa! thank you!
    5. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      Great information, always learning something from CW. :)
    6. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 8 years ago
      i just added a much clearer pic of the bottom of the piece. i think it may be older than i thought - or at least not new. what do you think?
    7. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 8 years ago
      i heard back on a FB site that this is an early 20th century piece of Shiwan ware - and a very good one too. i'm happy!
    8. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      That's great, ho2, very glad for you. :)
    9. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 8 years ago
      thank you katherine. it's generated quite a bit of interest on the chinese antiques fb site.
    10. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 8 years ago
      according to an expert in Chinese art, this piece was a scholar's object. the name of the scholar is written on the bottom.
    11. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      Chinese works of art are highly valued right now, as I understand it. :)
    12. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 8 years ago
      whereas the internet has meant the reduction of value for so many antiques throughout the world, Chinese antiques and works of art/craft values have continued to creep upwards as people have continue to increase their expendable income in China.

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