Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: Maritess Nacua on Aug 07, 2015, 15:26:36

Title: Ming Plate?
Post by: Maritess Nacua on Aug 07, 2015, 15:26:36
hello there.  I need help identification with this piece.  It is selling for $100.  I wonder if it is worth buying it.  Also, not sure if it is 100% authentic?  Please help me.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Ming Plate?
Post by: peterp on Aug 07, 2015, 17:53:32
Color matters ... for natural colors you should take the pictures by daylight, near a window, and provide closeup (partial) pictures of the glaze and decoration. Also a good pictures of the bottom and foot rim, showing minute details.
Title: Re: Ming Plate?
Post by: Maritess Nacua on Aug 07, 2015, 19:32:46
Hi there Peter.  These are the best pictures I can get picture, I do have the piece yet, I am still dealing with the seller.  The size is 8 inches diameter.  Thanks for your input - greatly appreciate it.
Title: Re: Ming Plate?
Post by: peterp on Aug 07, 2015, 19:56:30
I cannot help with pictures like this. The color of the blue and details on the bottom are very important. There are too many fakes and copies. I have a phoenix dish made in Japan, for example. Its color is only slightly different.
I would advise against buying it. This light blue color is rare. Usually it is either a darker blue or grayish color.
Title: Re: Ming Plate?
Post by: Maritess Nacua on Aug 07, 2015, 20:15:19
Many thanks Peter.  Yes, I will take your advice.  Take care :)