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lidded bowl ? 
Hi again Peter, if you need more photos let me know. Thanks.

Unknown Jar is this a Japanese or Chinese? 
Hi again Peter here some other photos of the of the jar. --------------------------------------- The pictures were sufficient. I cannot tell you more; …

damage glaze celadon cup 
Hi again Mr. Peter do you think this is a authentic cup or just reproduction? Thank you

Small white Celadon plate 
Hi again Mr. Peter may i ask if this is a original Celadon plate? or just a reproduction? Thank you

Teapot with 4 cups 
Hello All, I came upon this teapot and cups at a Salvation Army store. I've looked up the marks, read about the fakes, how to tell, etc and also, I …

Here is another piece that I cant find anything on 
This piece was at the same estate sale it has mark on the bottom but its so worn can hardly make it out hoping someone can place the piece by looks.

need a little help figuring out what this is 
Found this at an estate sale and cant figure out what it is and when and who made it hope you all can help me.

early republic or not 
here are more pictures of the jar

is this Chinese Ginger Jar 
Blue color it is 4.5" high x 4.5" diameter approx.

Is this Chinese? 
It looks like a Chinese item what do we call it? approximately, when was it made? what do they use it for? it is 4" high x 4.25" wide it is green …

stuped on marks 
Hi Peter, here is more pictures to evaluate age, this vase is clearly older than the other two fukagawa vases I have, I am hoping that it can be assigned …

Chinese Fish Bowl 
Purchased from an Antique Dealer about 20 years ago. They said they received a shipment from China. Can you give me information if this is actual Chinese …

stumped on marks 
Hi Peter, I have a vase that I am trying to figure out what it says, after searching for a long time I think it says made by Fukagawa and the character …

Chinese Porcelain Boy with Instrument Age? 
Could you possibly help with the age of this piece? Thank you so much.

pear shaped vase with ming mark 
Hi Peter Here is a vase with a ming reign mark. I am not sure whether this vase is new or not - the footring has orange burn marks from firing (between …

Japanese Imari serving Bowl 
Have spent lots of time looking at Imari on the internet but can't seem to figure out what time period or style this bowl is. it is approx. 10-1/4" in …

Bowl Antique 
Dear Peter , Could you please help me to identify these items ? Thanks again Best Regards Budi Syam

Plate  
Dear Peter, I have a plate and some things I do not know its type. Could you please help me to identify these items ? Thanks. Best regards …

Imari 
Dear Peter, I am happy to find your website. Because I have some antiques in my home. But I do not know the type and age, fake or genuine. And you are …

Jar Chinese 
Dear Peter , I really appreciate your advice earlier. Please help me to identify this Jar. Best Regards Budi Syam

CHINESE BOWL  
Fell in love with the bowl in a second hand shop in the mid Seventies. In recent years Google helped me identify most of my stuff. This bowl does not …

engraved owner marks 
Hello I have two little plates, brought from China to Lorient by the French East Indies Company, during XVIIIth century. These plates are very simple, …

early ching blue and white 
Hi Peter, here are some more close up pictures, thanks.

Plate and Jar 
Hi Peter, I have 2 items, one plate and one jar . Please help me to identify these items. Thanks and Best Regards, Syam

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Chinese? Painted Bowl No Marks 
The shape is not exactly round but a bit scalloped. Looks like hand painted but the green is definitely transfer. Not sure if it is porcelain or stoneware? …

early ching blue and white 
here is more close up pictures.

Blue and white small flask 
Also I am interested to know date and period of this small flask, and what it is to be used for. Thank you.

three smaller blue and white saucers and a small vase 
I would appreciate to learn from you date and period of the saucers and vase on the photograph. Thank you

can you tell me about this basin 
dear peter hello these pho for blue and white ceramic basin with 10 butterflies and two birds,what do you think? kind regard mohammed

Antique Asian Vase 
I am trying to get some information regarding my antique vase. I do know that it is very old having been in my family for over 60 yrs. Is it Chinese or …

Help With Impressed Mark On Chinese Porcelain Buddha Statue  
I found many similar ones in different sizes, details and paints. I am usually wrong but mine looks like well casted and decorated. I don't see a lot of …

chinese marks 
could someone tell me about the three marks I have

chinese plate 
could anyone tell me about this item

Chinese or Japanese? 
Hi Peter, I have two rice bowls, one with lid has metal trimmed. Please help me to identify these items. Thanks, Arnon

Chinese Plate 
Hi Peter This plate was bought in China about 20 years ago. The purchaser was told that it was very old. I would appreciate your opinion on the age …

6. White dragon ewer 
Dear Peter, I doubt about this dragon ewer seems like fake, whats your mind? Best Regards, Kenny

5. Ming/Song Celadon? 
Dear Peter, Whats your mind about this Celadon? my feeling say it's a fake. Best Regards, Kenny

3. White Blue Ming Bowl? 
dear Peter, This is the third object it is very nice, but is it an orginal or fake? Best Regards, Kenny

2. Nice Bowl 
Dear Peter, This is the second object I got from a collector, Whats your mind? Best Regards, Kenny

Yixing ? Teapot - Gathered huge interest on eBay but I now have it back ! 
Hi there, I need some help in IDing a Chinese terracotta teapot, it has engraved markings throughout along with an impressed mark to the base and underneath …

Red clay cyclinder vase carved dragon 
Hi peter i forgot i had this on from along time ago. And never was able to figure out age Thought maybe 1950-1970. Is that correct Thanks once again …

Large Blue and White Saucer 
Hi Peter, I'd appreciate your opinion on this large saucer, which i think, may be dating from the 17th century. Could you please tell me more about …

chinese rose family umbrella stand 
Hello Peter, Thank you for your previous response. I attach some photos of an umbrella stand and I am curious to know if it is an antique or a vintage …

Tim Again 
That picture is lousy, so let me send a better one for veiwing. Chinese porcelin.

Can You Identify this mark? 
My mom-in-law bought this set in the 70's in interior China. I couldn't find the mark online, can you help?

Chinese porcelain figurine  
I have three different men-they look like they may be priests because they all have beads and hats and long braids down their back...What is their history? …

chinese pot 
Is this an old chinese piece or a new one? Thank you again.

chinese vase II 
This is the second vase.

chinese vase 
Hello Peter, I have bought some chinese pieces and I would like to know your opinion concerning their age and origin. Thank you in advance. Simonne …

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Kangxi wucai six charecter marks. Authentic  
Wucai porcelain wine cup/tea bowl, decorated in underglaze blue. There is a 6-character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue to the base, but the cup is …

Oriental Plate ? origins 
Hi, I inherited this pretty plate from relatives and told it was an interesting piece. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to get any further details …

Oriental pottery  
Hi Peter, I have Oriental pottery Three wise Monkeys candle holder. It is enamel very thick surface. Please help me to identify the age. Regards, …

foo dog need help 
Hey Peter I bought this dog at plea market and on bottom have stamp mark of Univesity museum Philladelphia Is it authentic Chinese foodog ? Please …

Goldfish bowl 
Hello Peter, Looks like I missed putting photo up on asking advice on this item. Kind regards Flo.

closer photos for famlle Rose Plate 
Hello, I have close up photos as needed for more info. Thank you.

I think these porcelains with ancient seals are modern. Do you think it too? 
Hello, I am a beginner and I do not know much about antique porcelain. I bought these two porcelain vases because I found beautiful, intact and cheap. …

Chinese blue and white bowl 
Hi Peter, I have blue and white Chinese bowl. There is no mark on it. Please help me to identify this. Thanks, Ping

Identification of old plate 
Hello, I have this plate which am hoping you can give a of age if possible. I got it by chance from a gentleman who had the most amazing collection of …

Chinese porcelain 
Hi Peter, I would like to buy these items from local antique shop. Could you please help me to identify about the age. Thanks Ping

Antique Clay Teacups 
My aunt gave me these teacups and I can't find the markings of them anywhere. I was wondering if someone can tell me who was the manufacturer is, date, …

Just wondering if this is anything interesting 
This is my mums and she has had this for as long as I can remember and she was wondering if it was of any interest Thank you for any info giver …

mille fleur pot with dragon 
Helle Peter, this pot is marked at the bottum with a (gold) fish and 4 characters. The dragon has 5 toes. Could it be chinese or is it japanese or thai …

can you define this ceramic lamp 
dear peter these pho for ceramic lamp stand what is your openion? kind regard mohammed

Chinese or Japanese? 
Hi Peter, The blue and white teapot with wood handle. There is no marks on it. Is this Chinese or Japanese? I looks like Japanese for me. Thanks, …

Chinese Bowl- Underwater Scene Period??? 
Hi everyone, I just picked up this bowl at a flea market and was curious if anyone could give me some information on its age and possibly value. I …

Ginger jar blue and white SIGNED ming period is this piece correct 
Thanks just wondering if this is correct period jar Thanks once again.

Small. Ginger jar. Old ming period small jar 
Is this also original period piece What does markings say Thanks once again

Small blue and white jar. Duble circle 
Hi peterdoes the double circle mean 19th century Hope you can help thanks again

Unknow celadon small tea pot 
Hi may i ask if you have any idea of this tea pot and is this an authentic song dynasty celadon? the seller say it was came from digging in province. …

Guangxu large vase 
Hi Peter, I have recently purchased a large vase with a guangxu mark - H 50cm, W 40com with base 24cm. Is this made in early 20th century? Would be great …

Is this authentic? 
Looking for someone that can let me know if this is authentic Xing dynasty ginger jar, reproduction or fake. Anyone that may have an idea, please …

Is this Chinese ? Modern? 
Hello again & Thank you....Is this Chinese ? Modern ?

Why are Some pieces Crackle finish, not over Complete piece, as in your example? 
Hello, & Best Regards, Why do some pieces have Crackle finish, but not completely over entire piece? as in your example. Thank you

Is this Chinese mark? 
Hi Peter The crackle glaz jar,Is this Chinese mark? Regards, Ping

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Blue and White again 
Peter. Your comments are much appreciated. Can you help with this plate, pls? 18 cm. Sandy rough parts on the base.

Large (Chinese?) Jar from Borneo. 
I bought this large jar some time ago. Grateful for any information.

Stem cups 
Hello, Can anyone help with information on this stem cup please? There is a language barrier between myself and the Malaysian tea shop owner, so I know …

Antique Chinese famille rose white crackle glaze tea jar caddy Buddhist emblem 
purchased from antique seller, already sent supposed kangxi marks, now sending a picture of tea jar.

Cricket box - 19th century? 
This is another interesting piece I recently found. It is a large cricket box with a delightful scene of children playing. The jar is about 4 1/2 inches …

Looking for age autentication for "min yao" dish 
I posted a photo of this dish on the Asian Art board and got this reply It is about 4 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inch in size. "I think this is genuinely …

Blue and White. How old? 
This plate was sold to me as Ming years ago in Malaysia. Always had doubts ....low price for a start. 15 centimetres.

Tea pottery 
I ha e a tea pottery and indont know its age,i want to know it and also its price

unusual bowl with cutout in top edge for thumb? 
I found this bowl at a local thrift shop and didn't pay much for it, but was wondering if you could tell me more about what it is or where it is from. …

Yellow Vase with cobalt blue flowers 
Here are better pictures of the yellow vase with blue flowers as well as the mark. Thank you for your help and it does help to date the piece. If you …

pair of old chinese vases 
hi hope someone can tell me if these are real old Chinese vases they have been in my family for a long time

Date of Porcelain and what province 
I have a Yellow Vase with royal blue flowers and I can't seem to find out anything about it. Can anyone tell me the approximate date and what province …

FAMILLE ROSE VASE EARLY REPUBLIC OR MID CENTURY 
Hi peter i have seen a few similiar on line some say early repblic others say mid century hope you can clarify thanks so much

Blue and white bowl 
Hi, I was wondering if you would happen to know more information about the chinese bowl. Is this a fake? Thanks, Linda

chinese plate 
Hi Peter, I recently acquired a plate from a friend. the design is above the glaze and also the mark... I read some articles online that during the …

Advice & Comments Please 
Hello, Kindly help to share some advice & comments on attached photos. A Vase that was pass down from Grandmother 30 yrs ago. Does the vase & …

Unknown mark on Chinese platter 
Dear fellow art lovers! My grandparents moved from Suriname to the Netherlands in the fifites. When they were still living in Suriname, they got a present …

Small vase unusual color. Is this 19th century  
Hi peter this i also in my collection. Is this circa 1900 or older And is their a name for its use. Or was just decorative piece Thanks

Blue and white small handle jar Ganxi 
Hi peter this is another interesting small piece is original period or fake Thank you

Little blue and white with chinese charcter mark 
Hi peter i jst aquird this little blue and white and has different markings then any i have This is ming period piece as well Thank you

Perhaps Ming 
I bought this vase in Borneo 20 years ago. Said to be Ming. Can you help Please?

Paper logo on the bottom of a Ginger Jar. 
I recently purchased a Ginger that had a red marking and a paper logo seal on the bottom of it. I have identified the red marking but cannot interpret …

I need a little help with a few finds 
A couple of the items listed have been in my family and some are from finds at garage sales. I need some help identifying these pieces. Any information, …

Chinese or Japanese? 
Hi Peter, Could you please help me to identify this marked? Is it Chinese or Japanese? Thanks, Ping

18th century small bowl chinese blue and white  
Hi peter i wondering if you can give me your insight on this piece Is this actually ming dynasty Size: Height 7.70 cm Width 7.70 cm Length …

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Original or fake..? 
Dear Peter, Please help to identifying this.. Original or Fake..? Thank you

Old bowl with hand painted cranes  
Old chinese bowl with crane 11 cm long. Across Are these antique Or fake Hope someone can help Thanks

Ovely little blueand white chinesepiece 
Any idea about this piece size:6.6*2.4*1.4inches Thanks so much. Hope you can help

Hope some one can identify age of this piece  
Hi peter Would you know the age of this Lovely jar Sizes about: weight 500g, top 5.7cm, base 9.2cm, height 12.8cm, diameter 12cm Thanks once …

Unusual Mark on Chinese Vase 
Hi, Vase belonged to my Mother who passed away last year , aged 90. Would like to know if the vase attached and the markings are authentic Cheers, Duncan …

Lare famille rose vase can youtell me its age  
Hi peter. I aquired also this lovely famille rose vase 10 1/2 inches tall glazed bottom with blemishes And unglazed footing Itappears to me. …

antique vase 
Hi This is abour 6 inches tall and has been in my family for at least 80 years. Any idea if it is genuine?

chinese vase 
hi can you please help me to identify this Chinese vase and is it worth something thanks a lot regards yezdi sagar

Just a pretty jar? 
Can you tell me if this is just a pretty jar or something more?

Hi peter is this chinese. The large ruffled bowl 
Hi peter is this chinese ? And age? Looks 19th century chinese ? Hope you can help

The marking is this late ming dynasty  
Hi peter is this marking also late ming dynasty Hope you can help Thanks so much

Hope someone could tell my what this says. Chinese charectors 
Hope someone can tell me what this says.

Antique Asain Plate ID Help! 
I need help identifying this plate and stamp on the back. I can usually find info on old porcelain but having trouble with this one.. Any help would be …

Help ID Mark On Heavily Decorated Ruffled Plate 
Hi, i have that plate that is decorated with paint, gilt and enamel? beads( not sure what is the term for this type of decoration) that i am trying to …

Close up pics of vase.  
Hope this pics ok let me know. If the pics ok to determin age thanks peter

Pair of lovely chinese vases can you identify for me  
Iw as wondering about these lovely vases Would you know if they are actually antique ? Or. Fake Hope someone can help Thanks

Unusual mark on gourd shaped small chinese piece  
ming dynasty jiajing reign mark Appears its be re decorated to try increase value ? It would have been plain gourc with simple light blue decoration …

Chinese bowl metal 
Hi, Am interested in learning about this recently acquired bowl. It is made of metal with painted pictures of children.It weighs approx 1.5kg. any help …

Another Real or fake Liu Yucen vases? 
I have a another Liu Yucen vase. I believe it is from 1942. Is it fake or real? Any idea from inscription when it was produced if real? Joe

Real or fake Liu Yucen vases? 
I have a pair of Liu Yucen vases. I believe they are from the Guiwei year, 1943. Are they fake or real?

Small bowl. Early REPUBLIC RED& GOLD DECORATION 
I forgot i had this piece as well my research came up early republic 1900-1920 Would that be correct Thanks so much

Hi peter i have seen this mark often is this 18th century  
I have seen this mark alot recently is it actually antique chinese or fake. It looks like a leaf I was looking to buy a few. Pieces with this mark …

Large blue and white bowl.  
I recently purchased this huge blue and white bowl Is this 1850-1890. Thanks. Again And reading other posts have been so helpfull Thank …

Chinese or Japanese? 
Hi Peter, I have trinket plate, it has marked on the back. Is this Chinese or Japanese? Any idea about the age? Thanks, Ping

Large old planter that is old glaze and high quality paint work  
I like to know what chinese charactors say. And if this piece its. Age My research shows its 1930-1940 is this correct? 9 inches tall 10 1/2 inches …

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Old small ginger jar appears 1900-1890. Love to know age  
I found this recently Like to know if its turn of the century the glaze and hand work is old and looks like other 19th century pottery wondering if chinese …

Small 19th18th century famille chinese piece  
I have recently aquired this very small famille Piece any way of dating was told it was 18th /19th Measures 2 1/2 inches high Thanks

early ching blue and white 
Hi Peter, I took these pictures out side, I think they are a better for the true colors and they are a little clearer, it is still overcast out side here …

Chinese vases from the republic of China marking on bottom 
Requesting info regarding two Repu blic of China vases Vases are approx. 15 " tall and 5' base. Unsualmarkings Please can someone identify the marking …

1. Orgin Song jarlet/ewer? 
Dear Peter, This is one of six "antique" objects that last week a collector offer me. But before I buy it, I still need your coments about these objects. …

Ginger Jar Info Please 
Hi there, I bought a ginger jar /teapot(?) and would like to know it's age, value and purpose. It looks like a ginger jar but has a detachable brass spout …

Satsuma earthware vase large. Hope someone can identify 
I wasnt sure if you expert on japanese or someone would know. On this site Depicts warriors on side is this late 19th century - early 20th century. …

Chinese cup and saucer identification 
hello - Can anyone identify the attached picture of a tea cup and saucer with a Chinese pattern on. More information on when they were made would be great. …

mirror gold paint 
it's to my understanding that many restorers of china and porcelain have a hard time finding good quality gold paint with the exact look of the gold used …

Japanese cup insignia help! 
I've had this cup in my collection for some time and am trying to identify the mark on the bottom. It has 2 crossed flags. The cup has upside down butterflies …

Chinese Marking? 
Hello, I have this rectangular shaped black China. I've been trying to figure out what this marking means for some time, so I can figure out the age. …

Vase purchased at Gen Lee Estate Sale 1985 
Vase is 15.5" high; 33" around. See photo. admin No pictures attached. Please follow instructions: http://www.chinese-antique-porcelain.com/uploadinghelp.h …

Small vase value 
Please, would you help to determine the value of this vase. admin We do not talk about values here. Please see "Value of Antiques" in the …

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