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dating a yellow stem cup

by tim
(england)

hi Peter
I know this is not a Ming piece, it could be new , but any advice you have on a possible date would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Tim

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Reproduction
by: Cevans

This appears to be a modern reproduction for several reasons, but the most glaring is the bottom. Hongzhi kilns would have left scrape marks around the bottom edge where the piece would be removed from the kiln with a spatula like blade. That may also be the reason I have never seen the Hongzhi mark in that location. It is however a pretty piece of a modern reproduction.
worth very little
by: Ashok Rana

This fresh glaze porcelain stem cup is a 20th century production.
thanks
by: tim

Thanks so much, Peter, for your quick reply and comments. I agree the shape is not very typical . I have seen other (albeit much cruder) yellow stem cup reproductions , with the hongzhi mark, for sale.
So I will assume, for now, that mine too is a modern piece.
regards
Tim
yellow stem cup
by: peter

I'm not in a position to judge this from images alone, meaning that I would need to do a hands-on inspection. And, I do not have enough experience with this type of item.
But, I have doubts about its shape. Normally, stem cups have a simple shape, either like a teacup or bowl - this one does not look like any traditional shape I know. Also, the horizontal rib-like protrusion on the stem part, just below the cup...in my view this is too near the cup. Such ribs originally served a specific purpose. The distance from the cup bottom should be at least the width of a finger.
I would recommend to ask for a second opinion.

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