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Subject:Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Seb Wed, Nov 18, 2020 IP: 81.2.83.94 I recently bought this piece which I think is by Tian Hexian, in part from comparison with the pair of vases pictured. |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Bill H Thu, Nov 19, 2020 This is a Chinese porcelain hotpot for use at the table. May be missing the metal apparatus that holds the charcoal and vents through the hole in the lid. This one looks like it's probably Republic period (1912-49). The inscription is not readable. |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Seb Bacon Fri, Nov 20, 2020 Fantastic, that's absolutely right! Thanks so much. |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Mark Adams Thu, Nov 19, 2020 Hi seb, |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Seb Fri, Nov 20, 2020 Thanks Mark. I'm awaiting delivery and will upload more photos when it arrives (probably a couple of weeks). |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Mark Adams Sat, Nov 21, 2020 Hi Seb, |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Seb Sun, Nov 22, 2020 Thanks Mark. I know you're right about Kwan because when I took an item to be appraised at Christie's the first thing they did was get that book off the shelf! I got the impression that it's such an essential reference, that if an item doesn't look very like something in that book, they're not interested. I've been looking for a copy for a long time! Books are clearly necessary in general -- I'm looking at a piece supposedly by Bi Botao and am struck that there almost no authentic pieces online for comparison. I have "The Complete Collection of Porcelain of Jiangxi Province" on order. Will be in touch, thanks for your help! I'm practically addicted to pieces from this period... |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Mark Adams Mon, Nov 23, 2020 Hi Seb, |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Seb Tue, Dec 08, 2020 Hi Mark - I finally took delivery. Here's a few photos. I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or comparison with Kwong which I've still not been able to get my hands on! Thanks. |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Mark Adams Tue, Dec 08, 2020 Hi Seb, |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Seb Wed, Dec 09, 2020 Thanks Mark, much appreciated. |
Subject:Re: Is this Republic era form a censer?
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Dec 09, 2020 Actually, the character 'Fang' (仿 - to imitate) is found at the top of the first of four two-character stacks, located at the end of the bold inscription and before the small red seal, at the left of the bird on a branch looking toward the right. glare from the lighting has washed out what follows, impairing my comprehension. Others may be able to fathom it. |
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