Description
Splendid Japanese porcelain flower vase (kabin) with highly detailed hand-painted finish. This vase is less than 40 years old and is in good condition with no chips or visible cracks and only small marks and scratches from handling.
Size:
Height: 3.7 inches (9.5 centimeters)
Weight: 2.9 ounces (83 grams)
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item code: R1S4-0004619
ship code: L1650
My father has a whole tea set very similar in design to this, which we think is between 60-100 years old and in perfect nick, no missing pieces.
Do you know whether its worth anything? Or could you tell me anything about it?
The tea cups also have a photograph in bottom which you can see when you hold it up to the light.
Regards
Julie
By: Julie Franklin on November 4, 2009
at 4:33 pm
Hello Julie,
Your father’s tea set sounds very nice indeed, especially the part with the photograph on the underside which is seen when held up to the light. I have seen these before here in Japan though I have not often had a chance to sell them and therefore know little about the history or value of this type of Japanese ceramic. I think that your best bet might be to locate an antique dealer in your area who specializes in Japanese ceramics as they can probably give you a better idea of value than I. I’m sorry that I don’t have the proper knowledge or experience for this type of appraisal and I hope that you can find an expert who can help you.
Sincerely,
Kurt
Kurt Bell
kurt.bell@surugatrade.com
http://www.shinto-religion.com
By: softypapa on November 8, 2009
at 9:51 pm