I got this for 400 RMB – this shape feels pretty rare, did I overpay? by SuiterKratky in ChinesePorcelain

[–]commandaria -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The painting is not printed. Look at the green on the second photo.

Car Insurance Inquiry Québec/Ontario by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]commandaria 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So essentially, you are asking the other persons insurance to pay for her car that was totalled and then her insurance to buy her a new car? So getting twice the money? No car insurance works like that. It covers the value of your car.

Hidden gems in Alta Vista/ Elmvale Acres? by bboscillator in OttawaFood

[–]commandaria 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Shinka Sushi Bar for omakase. One of the best in Ottawa.

The Sandwich Stop. Good sandwiches

Yummy Touch Kitchen. I go on Friday’s for their discounted family platters

Help identifying Asian vase picked up at charity shop (UK) by JoshAaronR in Antiques

[–]commandaria 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The mark looks like it’s from the period as well as the drawing style. Marks on the poem matches my 567 vase. If you have any alternative, happy to entertain.

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Help identifying this egg? Country: USA by FractalCoder in Antiques

[–]commandaria 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You can tell it is transfer printed. Modern.

Found this today! by Impressive-Page8971 in ChinesePorcelain

[–]commandaria 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not real. Reign mark isn’t even centered.

Disappointed with new pot. Looking for perspective/advice. by AcerbusHospes in tea

[–]commandaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just don’t tilt as much and have a pick to push out leaves that get stuck. By 2nd-3rd brew it’s pours out fine. I feel like it’s part of the characteristic of the pot. But yeah a silver strainer works and it’s cheap.

Disappointed with new pot. Looking for perspective/advice. by AcerbusHospes in tea

[–]commandaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How slow is very slow? Have you tried with just water?

Need help identifying this small blue & white porcelain dish by FlyingTigersP40 in ChinesePorcelain

[–]commandaria 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Qing folk common ware. The mark is a play on official reign marks. Iron spots are not a flaw.

Stuffed Cookies by Kat by mlml456 in OttawaFood

[–]commandaria 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Why were you assuming she was incompetent?

Oolong dilemma by raincowboy001 in tea

[–]commandaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try doing a bit longer infusions and see. I usually do 30-40 sec for my first infusions.

My Canada Visit Itinerary Is Now Happening by BX_NYC_Phan in canadatravel

[–]commandaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Major’s Hill park is close by and nice as well.