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Antique Chinese Crackle Vase

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10 years ago
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My grandfather was in the U.S. Navy and stationed in China right after WW2. When the Communist Party took over and chased us out around 1949, my grandmother brought this vase back with her. It had been converted to a lamp, but easily dis-assembled back to just the vase. It is 14" tall with the widest diameter at about 7". It's sorta white with 2 different color crackles in the glazing, one darker and one lighter. Does anyone have any info about this type of vase and perhaps an approximate value?

Category Ceramics and Porcelains
Condition Excellent
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WIndon 📚 Apprentice 10 years ago

I personally enjoy the look and the feel of these crackle glazed objects. And I know reputable dealers who offer similar objects at a dear price, so I appreciate the value for such an object on several levels. The issue, for me, with an altered object like this vessel converted to a lamp, is that the section removed, when drilled may, or may not have had a mark to assist identification. A mystery here. So, NOT an instant appraisal, but a note from a collector who appreciates the object you have shown and is will to send a note of appreciation for sharing, thanks.

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