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Title: Help needed - chinese vase (ming?)
Post by: cerulian on July 22, 2014, 01:12:48 AM

Hi guys i am new to the forum great to be here!

So a few years ago i got a hold of a vase, its been sitting in the cupboard ever since, then just recently an "antiques roadshow" style event came to the local library, they allowed you to bring one item in for identification and evaluation, so i thought why not!

Upon speaking to the valuation expert he seemed to think that this vase was from the "ming" dynasty 1660ish, he couldn't value it however it was one of hes favorite pieces. He suggested a antique shop to take it down to and get it looked at, although he did warn that its best if i do some research on the item and get an idea of its background, value, ect. Before i take it down. I have been looking around online for a few days now and it seems that there is such a variety of these vases that only someone with knowledge about these types of items would be able to tell the good apart from the bad, and its safe to say i am no expert ;D....

So i find myself here, hoping someone would be able to shed some light on this piece for me, and hopefully get a bit more of an understanding about this item.

thanks again!

(http://s22.postimg.org/9h3ij6p7h/IMAG0120.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/9h3ij6p7h/)

(http://s22.postimg.org/qrtxb7gv1/IMAG0121.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qrtxb7gv1/)

(http://s22.postimg.org/8dje784kd/IMAG0123.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8dje784kd/)

(http://s22.postimg.org/6biwsz6l9/IMAG0124.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6biwsz6l9/)

Title: Re: Help needed - chinese vase (ming?)
Post by: Mat on July 22, 2014, 05:20:36 AM

Hi, the mark on the bottom of your vase is that of the Ming Emperor Xuande (1426-1435). However, my impression from the photos is that it is not from the period but much later. You can try posting it here: http://www.asianart.com/phpforum/index.php . There are some people who know a lot about Chinese porcelain...
Regards,
Mat

Title: Re: Help needed - chinese vase (ming?)
Post by: mart on July 22, 2014, 08:38:38 AM

That bottom shows its fairly new !!

Title: Re: Help needed - chinese vase (ming?)
Post by: cerulian on July 23, 2014, 01:03:58 AM

thanks guys, mat i will try and post it up at the forum you suggested. thanks for that!

Title: Re: Help needed - chinese vase (ming?)
Post by: Ipcress on July 25, 2014, 06:37:17 AM

Yeah, looks like a copy

Title: Re: Help needed - chinese vase (ming?)
Post by: mart on July 25, 2014, 12:47:26 PM

Quote from: Ipcress on July 25, 2014, 06:37:17 AM

Yeah, looks like a copy

Hey Ipcress,, where have you been keeping yourself ??  Have needed your input on several things lately !!  Glad to see your still around !!

Title: Re: Help needed - chinese vase (ming?)
Post by: Ipcress on July 25, 2014, 01:10:47 PM

I've been on holiday ! Purposefully " disconnected " myself and kept away from the internet and texts - it's been bliss  ;D
Back in the UK and it's glorious here, too !

I might have a look at the previous pages over the weekend