Posted By: Bill H
Posted Date: Aug 08, 2011 (12:23 AM)
Of the images shown here, the B&W bowl at the top with phoenix decoration and a metal rim mount has a stylistic similarity to other 19th century bleu de hue ware I've seen.
The first group online at flickr (images 2178-2184) appears to show a Japanese transfer-decorated 'flow blue' plate or platter that probably dates to cira 1900-1925. Its impressed mark looks to be written in phonetic characters, which I can't read.
I've only had time to scan the other flickr pix thus far and note that some have the 'Noi Phu' (Inner Palace) mark associated with Chinese wares commissioned for use by the Vietnamese court. I've included an image of the characters below.
I'll add other comments as time permits, but should note that this month is quite busy for me.
Best regards,
Bill H.
