Posted 6 years ago
ho2cultcha
(5048 items)
i just love this piece i found at the monthly flea the other day. I didn't think it was Awaji at first, then i noticed this tiny x on the bottom - which is sometimes seen on Awaji to identify a particular worker. But now i believe it is porcelain - possibly Dehua or Blanc de Chine, so it can't be Awaji. The piece is 7 inches tall and extremely finely detailed. Look closely and you'll see a greek key band going around it where the lion's heads are. Someone showed me this one on Christie's - labeled Dehua and it's exactly the same, but mine is approx twice the size and has this lovely rattan wrapping on it. any info or feedback appreciated!
https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/blanc-de-chine-dehua-porcelain-galster-ireland-collection/two-glazed-white-porcelain-vases-19/915
This piece may be 17th century Dehua. http://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2013/05/18/27188187.html
Love the little face peeking out..very nice...:-)
Wow Pete, look like you got a nice find! :^)
SCORE!!! Don't you just love that!
Fantastic piece, both the ceramic and the rattan. I love it!!
thank you inky, billretirecoll, shareurpassion, and racer! i think it's fantastic. you have to see the very fine detail to really get what a beautiful, special piece this is - regardless of when it was made.
apostata - what are your thoughts on this one? if you have a moment...