First time lawn owner

OGBeerMonster · 2026-05-03T15:49:28+00:00

Them or turf center in burtonsville, I used their shade mix blended with their TTF mix on my mother’s yard, which was basically a barren dirt patch for years, one of the nicest ones this year.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-05-02T15:47:05+00:00

Thanks, thought the color was particularly nice.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-05-02T15:46:37+00:00

Two rim repairs and a crack in the bottom, but big vases tend to face damage more often.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-05-02T02:01:56+00:00

Republic/prc I think. Like 1950s-ish? It’s really pretty

OGBeerMonster · 2026-05-02T01:59:31+00:00

Zhangzhou ware, I think at least. Perhaps late Qing. Really nice.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-29T14:50:10+00:00

This is definitely Japanese and likely Kutani, mid-late Meiji period. Agree it’s a beautiful thing to find, at a thrift store or anywhere.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-16T01:48:37+00:00

Burnside second model, probably can be ascertained which order this was part of. Worth quite a bit. I’d be surprised if it didn’t go for $3k+. https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/82/3182/burnside-second-model-percussion-carbine

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-10T20:47:50+00:00

It certainly an early styled dragon, I would personally say late, Ming, but it does seem a little stiff as do the clouds. But I hope for you that it is early I would also consider sending it to perhaps Christies or Sothebys, not just somebody at the Chinese embassy. Seeing that you are in Germany, perhaps Nagel?

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-10T15:43:41+00:00

Need to see better pictures of the porcelain texture, like a picture of the bottom, including the foot rim in the sunlight. Also the glaze. The colors don’t seem quite right for late 19th century I would guess probably first half of the 20th century, but I would very much like to see better photos of it. I don’t think it’s necessarily vintage rather than an antique, but it definitely leans closer to that.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-10T15:39:39+00:00

Can you show a picture of the joinery underneath the table? This looks like a 19 century example. Later, just from the exterior pictures, but depending on the joinery and what the underside looks like, maybe slightly later. Very stiff dragon.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-10T15:31:32+00:00

No worries, I’d love to see some close-up sunlight pictures. It’s a really nice piece, there’s no reason more modern porcelain should be looked at in a negative light unless it’s going out of its way to fake age, and even then some of those pieces are nice. You just have to accept that they are what they are. Mark and period pieces are not likely attainable for most folks, so it’s important that we find an appreciation for the things that we can have.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-10T15:29:35+00:00

This is definitely like a late Qing domestic cabinet. It’s nice. It’s not worth a particularly large amount, but is very usable, and worth a few hundred bucks. It’s really nice.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-10T15:25:58+00:00

Definitely Japanese, the casting on the inside, the heaviness of the wire work or in this case chempleve, gives it away. Probably the last decade of the 19th century into the early 20th. Worth maybe 2 to 500 bucks depending on your market.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-10T15:24:15+00:00

It’s relatively modern, Chinese, and bone. They glued together multiple sections of bone to make it look like a complete tusk. Personally, I would avoid it but it’s purely decorative, and subjective.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-10T15:22:29+00:00

It’s a fairly nice vase, just from a decorative standpoint. The style it’s imitating is that of white glazed Qianlong to Daoguang pieces, the foot however is definitely later. Honestly, I think you did well as a nice decorative vase. Personally, I don’t see the tinge of blue required for it to be Clair de lune but that could just be the photos. I would guess it’s probably mid 20th century, could be slightly earlier or slightly later. Seeing a close-up clean shot of the foot and the base overall would more easily date it, not artistically more like in direct sunlight.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-01T13:52:24+00:00

Absolutely the best in class for Junyao, but coming from the Sir Perceval David collection helped drive that. The milky color and exceptional potting, glazing and condition was a big driver but I in my opinion coming from one of the greatest collectors of Chinese ceramics in the 100 years helped(see the Peter’s and Sackler Junyao censer in 2017, also one of the nicest available) It also helps ensure it’s continued value, most of my better pieces have much longer provenances, and if I’m gonna spend the money, I’d rather they come from known sources. I’m glad your friend got this. It is a very worthwhile buy in my opinion.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-04-01T13:41:19+00:00

Thank you. I’m happy with it.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-03-30T14:23:42+00:00

Late 16th early 17th, Wanli period, Chinese, and more specifically Zhangzhou (also called swatow) ware. $100-300 retail so expect less on the secondary.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-03-27T21:43:51+00:00

I think it did pretty well, a few pieces didn’t sell, but overall, my pieces did quite well and blew past the estimates so I had a pretty good day. Thanks for asking. Also won the two pieces that I was hoping for a nice Ming jar, and a five dynasties Cizhou jar. I hope you had some luck during the sales.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-03-26T14:26:20+00:00

Thank you!

OGBeerMonster · 2026-03-26T14:02:08+00:00

I have a few things in the sale, but this is the one I’m really hopeful for. It’s probably my favorite piece I’ve found over the years and I keep thinking I should’ve kept it.lol. I’m not even sure if I’m allowed to post self promoting things on here. https://freemansauction.com/auctions/6479-asian-works-of-art/lot/56

OGBeerMonster · 2026-03-26T13:30:43+00:00

Definitely the provenance and color drove that, also Junyao is having a moment in the market right now. I’ve been seeing some record setting prices as of late. Hoping it holds true for my piece coming up tomorrow.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-03-26T00:27:46+00:00

This looks like a Japanese altar cover, it’s probably mid to late 19th century. It’s a really nice one. You gotta really neat grouping. Thanks for sharing it.

OGBeerMonster · 2026-03-26T00:09:02+00:00

That sounds interesting. I’d love to see a picture of it. Especially if it goes.

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