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Old European Pottery Vase with Oriental Theme Decoration

prairieronde
10 years ago
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Description

This is an old vase that appears to be made from tan clay. It has a white underglaze and has been hand decorated in a wide varitey of colored glazes and gold paint. In order to add texture and depth to the clothing the artist used some incising. It stands 9 1/2" tall, the base is 3 1/4" and the widest width is about 5 3/4".  If you look inside you can see circular marks, indicating that it was made on a wheel.  In the spots where the white glaze did not cover the clay, it appears to be tan. The top 2 1/4" appears to have been made separately and attached to the bottom part as there is a slight variation in the color of the white underglaze. There is a makers mark on the bottom. The condition is very good with some fading of the colors and loss of the gold paint in a few places. No cracks or chips present. The are a few dark spots that appear to be impurities in the white glaze. There is some soiling and shelf wear on the base that seem to be consistent with age.

Category Pottery
Medium Clay
Distinguishing marks Makers Mark on Base
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 9 1/2" X 5 1/2"
Date Period 19th Century
Weight 2 Lbs 11 oz
History The item was purchased at an estate sale
Price Paid (If known) $15.00
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