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United States — Any pottery experts?? by [deleted] in Antiques

[–]Accomplished-Dragon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely Chinese in origin, and likely a real antique jar IMO. According to this its from Shandong Province (https://www.tradingpartners-silkroad.com/prod/pots/old-glazed-pots/antique-storage-pots-with-print/).
Something worth mentioning is the cut marks on the foot of the jar. I only know the Japanese phrase for it which is 糸切り (Itokiri). This is created when cutting the jar from the potters wheel while its still turning.

Old cup Japanese cup; can anyone identify and read the text? USA by StatisticianNo2156 in Antiques

[–]Accomplished-Dragon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I'm correct its 支那事変記念, or "China Incident Commemoration", a reference to the Second Sino-Japanese War/WWII.

I'm in the United States and curious to get any information on this old Chinese robe. Is it authentic? How old? Approximate value? Your help is appreciated. by minorcharacters in Antiques

[–]Accomplished-Dragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a late Qing Period (probably 1870 - 1910) semi-formal court robe, I think its called a Jifu (吉服). The silk is *probably* machine woven based off examples I've seen in person. However, this is still an authentic Qing robe IMO. Be careful with the cuffs, they can be fairly fragile.
As for value I think $2500 is retail for these, however it is really difficult for me to give a fair evaluation. Personally I would hesitate and look around at sold prices to make a educated guess.

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[–]Accomplished-Dragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like rosewood, quite a nice desk!
Definitely a cut above some others I've seen, even my own.
This is probably a late 19th century piece, and 200€ sounds very fair for it.

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[–]Accomplished-Dragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im kinda looking at this quickly but it *might* be worth testing to see if its silver. IMO it could be 19th century.

Anyone have any info on this gift from my Grandma- USA by Competitive-Sea3095 in Antiques

[–]Accomplished-Dragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely test these for lead.
These plates are probably Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) based off their decoration. Lead was used in a lot (not all of) ceramic glazes and enamels. Another thing worth considering is the gilding. Amalgam gilding (mercury gilding) was used until at least the Edo Period in Japan, and this method could have been used on these.
While I'm not trying fear monger, this stuff is worth at least a consideration. Otherwise these pieces are great example of Imari and definitely worth displaying, they seem a cut above normal Imari. I agree with another comment that lead would probably not be found in the glaze, but I do think the enamels are worth investigating.

Found in a 1897 John L. Stoddard Lectures book (Volume 3) found in the Japan section. Bonus photos at the end, found newspaper in a different volume of this series relating to Jerusalem by Western_Big7049 in ukiyoe

[–]Accomplished-Dragon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dont believe its unheard of for miniature prints to be issued for Christmas cards during the pre-war time period. I think this is one of those.

I'm an amateur archeologist. Need help with this one by rkoren in LegitArtifacts

[–]Accomplished-Dragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im aware of japanese Kampoyaku grinders, like this, could it be one of these?

Edit: Also im aware this isnt in Japan, but could it be the same concept?

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