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Re: Antique Chinese Jars

Posted By: bill h
Posted Date: Mar 26, 2011 (02:57 PM)

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With respect the contributions by Cal and others, the first piece (jar with dragon motif) strikes me as definitely late Qing or early Republic, because the dragon is depicted with a high degree of fidelity to the style prevailing at the end of dynastic rule in 1911. The canons of dragon painting devolved rapidly after World War II, in my opinion.

The second piece with floral pattern is something easier to copy, and undoubtedly was in the Post-WWII era, but I'd need to see and handle it 'up close and personal' to get a sense of its modernity.

The third item, a seal paste box added after I first commented, has an apparent flow blue quality to the motif and the kind of red stains on the biscuit that indicate firing in a modern kiln. I'd agree it has a high likelihood of being late 20th century.

Best regards,

Bill H.

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Re: Antique Chinese Jars - Paul - Mar 27, 2011 (07:50 AM)