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Title: goodwill find
Post by: sugarcube5419 on June 03, 2014, 09:50:19 AM

if a person had to describe this vase, would the claw feet (if that's the right word) be important?

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: mart on June 03, 2014, 11:40:10 AM

Can you put it on a solid white surface and take another pic ?? Also a closeup of the feet and the bottom !! Neat vase !!

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: sugarcube5419 on June 03, 2014, 11:49:18 AM

sure mart here's a couple

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: sugarcube5419 on June 03, 2014, 11:50:55 AM

another

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: KC on June 03, 2014, 09:31:33 PM

Yepper, a claw foot.  Is this pottery or metal?

What is fascinating is the origins of the claw foot and claw/ball design.  Origins were from Chinese/Japanese (?) and it is even argued that the origins are 1) the claw of a dragon holding the pearl of wisdom and/or 2) the claw of a crane holding onto a river stone.  The crane stand stands watching over her nest attentively while resting on one leg.  The raised/tucked leg holds the stone and should the crane fall asleep...the claw would relax/fall and the crane would quickly awaken to keep watch over the young.

Irregardless of origin, the use of feet on items has fascinated collectors for centuries.

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: frogpatch on June 04, 2014, 01:44:57 PM

Fascinating lore KC. Asian items are way out of my scope. 

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: mart on June 06, 2014, 01:54:01 PM

Is anything written on the bottom ?? Is it a single piece or a vase and stand ??

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: sugarcube5419 on June 06, 2014, 05:06:42 PM

thanks mart-

its one piece, very heavy but not cast iron. It was marked 24.95 on tuesday so I got it for 2.00. 

nothing on its bottom, in fact it has a velvety inside so not for a real dirt plant.

I just don't quite understand what makes it so expensive.  Is it called something special?

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: sugarcube5419 on September 04, 2014, 11:43:11 AM

time to list this on ebay--I still am lost on how or where to list this piece.  Anyone?

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: KC on September 04, 2014, 01:01:52 PM

I would just surmise that this is for decorative purposes only.  Pick a price!  If it doesn't sell....reduce....o r what so many do...raise the price! 

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: mart on September 04, 2014, 01:11:44 PM

Antique Asian "Bronze ?" Cache Pot`/ Vase !!
"Bring an Asian flair into your home or office with this one !!  (Give size) Perfect for a tall dried arrangement or just to sit on the mantle or hearth !! Unknown age,,but appears to be an older vase !! The claw feet make this vase stand out from the rest and is sure to catch the attention of your guests !!~

Try something like this or use it if you wish !!  Add the story that KC gave below that !!

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: sugarcube5419 on September 04, 2014, 01:21:08 PM

thank you mart and kc

Title: Re: goodwill find
Post by: mart on September 04, 2014, 01:29:22 PM

At $2.00 you can`t go wrong !! Start at $9.99 and see what happens !!