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Subject:characters
Posted By: John Fri, Mar 07, 2014 IP: 213.118.82.174 Hello, |
Subject:Re: characters
Posted By: Bill H Sat, Mar 08, 2014 These guys are the He He Er Xian (εεδΊδ»), or Daoist "Immortals of Unity". One holds a small basket containing a money toad, so they also are associated with good fortune and prosperity. Here's another version of them on an eight-inch Chinese plate. |
Subject:Re: characters
Posted By: John Mon, Mar 10, 2014 Hi Bill, |
Subject:Re: characters
Posted By: Rat Mon, Mar 10, 2014 Their names are Hanshan and Shide, Tang-era monks who are often pictured together |
Subject:Re: characters
Posted By: John Tue, Mar 11, 2014 Thanks for your help. |
Subject:Re: characters
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Mar 12, 2014 Well, it be like this: What we see is what you get! |
Subject:Re: characters
Posted By: John Thu, Mar 13, 2014 Hi Bill, |
Subject:Re: characters
Posted By: rat Tue, Mar 18, 2014 I'm no porcelain expert, but this looks like a pretty decent vase to me. Try Tommy Eklof's book on faces to help narrow down the date of manufacture if you are otherwise without guidance |
Subject:Re: characters
Posted By: John Thu, Mar 20, 2014 Hi, |
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