Posted By: Bill H
Posted Date: Jan 18, 2011 (02:16 AM)
Tim, here are two details from a circa third-quarter 20th century bottle-type vase with faux sgraffito painted on its surface too. As with your jar, it is in the antique style, specifically Qianlong with apocryphal mark.
During the late 19th century and Republic period, sgraffito designs remained popular and in regular production. As such, I wonder why anyone would have seen reason to abandon a successful technique at that time.
On the other hand, I speculate that while there were still good painters around when this late 20th century vase was made, the technical skills and tools for doing sgraffito might have been scarce.
It may be that your jar also is from about the same period, but this is only a guess based on possible guilt by association.
FYI, I'm only showing details here, as this vase currently is being auctioned.
Best regards,
Bill H.
- Bill H - Jan 21, 2011 (01:18 AM)