If These Shirts Could Talk: The Tantalizing Tales Behind Used Clothes
Jockeying for Position: How Boxers and Briefs Got Into Men's Pants
Gloriously Grotesque 19th-Century Pipes
In the Hot Seat: Is Your Antique Windsor a Fake?
Bizarro Beauty Products, from 1889 to Now
Love at First Kite: How Pizza and Pente Led to One Oklahoman's High-Flying Obsession
Pin-Up Queens: Three Female Artists Who Shaped the American Dream Girl
Say Ahhh: An Oral Surgeon's Quest to Reimagine the Garage-Band Guitar
Tokens for Sweethearts, in Times of War
American Picker Dream, Part I: Mike Wolfe On His Love Affair With Bikes
Posted 5 months ago
wolcott1
(43 items)
Hi everyone, Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!!
This is a large crackle glazed vase as you can probably see. Thanks to JWendell I know that it is Chinese and a Ming Dynasty reproduction. Most likely early 20th century.
I use it as an umbrella holder or I put large dried garlands in it. Passed down to me.
I would love to know any information any one might have about it. The makers mark seen is on the bottom of the vessel.
Thanks for looking! ~ W
Asian VasesPorcelain was invented in ancient China, so it's not at all surprising that…
merry christmas :) wow what a stunning antique vase:)
Bellin, Thanks, you are a sweeetheart! Hugs.
your very welcome wolcott :) your sweetheart as well:)
Hello wolcott, your lovely vase is Chinese, the mark in seal characters is for Ming Dynasty, Chengua (Ch'eng Hua) Period, 1465 - 1487. I would say the vase is 20th century, but very well executed. Best wishes, Jim
Jwendell222, Thank you so much! Do you know if it was common in the early 1900's for repro Chengua pieces to be made?
Sorry, Jim, I should say :)
Happy holidays Wolcott!! Have a joyous season with you and yours
Hi wolcott, to answer your question from comment #5: It is quite common to find both porcelain and bronze with apochryphal marks for any number of reigns in Ming and Qing dynasties. Some authorities attribute this to respect for the art of the reign rather than an attempt to deceive. The practice goes well beyond the turn of the last century. Your vase appears to have been produced by a proficient kiln. If you have provenance to, say, 1917, then you could date it as ‘c.1917’ or ‘bef. 1917’ until it is proved earlier. Someone on CW may be able to help with this.
By the way, I really like the screen backdrop for your photos. Wishing you a traditional ‘Merry Christmas’ and good luck, Jim
Hi Jim, I really appreciate your input. I had not one clue about this vase, which by the way I have no plans to let go of. You have given me some valuable information!
You and others who are so generous with your expertise are what make this such a GREAT site. Thanks again. Season Greetings :) ~ W
Hey AmberRose! Many Happy Wishes to you for the holiday season!!
Big mistletoe kiss!
Really nice.
Back at ya AmberRose! Thanks Disneypoppop! Thanks Angram.m!