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Subject:Please help identify Asian ceramic figure and mark
Posted By: JayC Fri, Feb 09, 2018 IP: 2601:280:c400:b7e0:d Hello again! |
Subject:Re: Please help identify Asian ceramic figure and mark
Posted By: Robert Sat, Feb 10, 2018 Looks like a south China "mud man" or in this case mud woman. Try searching Shiwan pottery figurines, Canton stoneware figurines, etc. A few similar lead glazed pottery figurines were also made in Japan, in the Awaji kilns, so you could search that too although your lady looks more south Asian in appearance. |
Subject:Re: Please help identify Asian ceramic figure and mark
Posted By: JayC Sat, Feb 10, 2018 Thank you for your quick response, Robert! I have a bunch of late 19th to mid-20th century "Mud" people (Shiwan pottery) and the clays are very different. I actually have pieces made in this country (U.S.) made from clay that is closer in texture than any of my mud men. However, the glazes are very close...particularly the pinks. It may be a Shiwan pottery piece though I'm hoping someone recognizes the incised symbol; perhaps that will clarify the woman's origin! |
Subject:Re: Please help identify Asian ceramic figure and mark
Posted By: JayC Sat, Feb 10, 2018 I have included 3 more photos...hope someone recognizes the figure! |
Subject:Re: Please help identify Asian ceramic figure and mark
Posted By: JayC Sun, Feb 25, 2018 Well, since I received no other edifying responses to my inquiree, (again, thank you Robert), I thought it might be helpful to share what I have learned! I believe the mark, on the back of the figure, is the symbol for "Bloom" or "Blossom"...which makes perfect sense. For all the "mud people" out there; does anypne else own a mudman figurine with a Chinese calligraphic symbol on the back (or anywhere)? Be nice to know. |
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