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Fake Antique ?

by Long

Hi Peter;
I was wondering if you could help me to have a quick look at this listing on eBay. Is it another fake antique or is it a genuine one?

Thanks a lot!
www.ebay.com.au/itm/Antique-Chinese-Teadust-Eel-Skin-Bottle-Vase-19th-Century-/330849334420?pt=AU_Asian_Antiques&hash=item4d08283494

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vase
by: peter

Hi, I couldn't tell for sure. Monochromes are difficult, sometimes. I can see why you are interested, the age signs are very intriguing . :-)

The problem with monochromes is that you have less points of reference for evaluation.
Here all seems to be right, but I'm not sure about the foot rim. I see too many fakes with that sort of rim. The few middle/late Qing monochromes I have all have a narrow foot rim, not a flat one.
Personally, I mostly stay away from items with this type of rim. In the pictures it also looks as if the unglazed clay (paste) of the foot rim is a bit too dense. I would only buy this if I could do a hands-on inspection of the rim with a magnifier.

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