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Help with Mark on Ming Cloisonne Bowl

Posted By: Tim
Posted Date: Feb 01, 2010 (07:54 PM)

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I need some advice and help with this cloisonne bowl. It is large, about 13" diameter and stands about 9.75" tall. Visit the link to see photos.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23676403@N07/4323514591/in/set-72157623207016019/

The bowl is bronze and has no marks on the exterior, however, on the interior of the base it has a beautiful shoreline landscape of a pair of cranes by a tree & rocks, with a turtle climbing up on the shoreline.

There is a four character mark on the left side of the scene.

I've never seen a cloisonne piece like this. Can anyone confirm if this is a Ming piece?

What does the mark say?

The enamel work seems rather dirty - how do I clean it?

Thanks!

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Re: Help with Mark on Ming Cloisonne Bowl - Cal - Feb 02, 2010 (10:20 PM)