Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: quintenf on Feb 26, 2017, 05:56:16

Title: Miniature garniture
Post by: quintenf on Feb 26, 2017, 05:56:16
Hello everybody,

Can someone tell me the age of the miniature garniture? the height is about 8cm I think. I personally think they are at least 19th century, but I'm not very experienced in aging.
Title: Re: Miniature garniture
Post by: peterp on Feb 26, 2017, 08:19:41
Please upload closeups of one or two items.
See http://discussion.chinese-antique-porcelain.com/taking_pictures.pdf for size, to allow for more detailed close viewing.
Title: Re: Miniature garniture
Post by: quintenf on Feb 26, 2017, 23:45:21
Thanks for the reply, will this do?
Title: Re: Miniature garniture
Post by: peterp on Feb 27, 2017, 08:51:44
Considering the shape/proportions of these items and size, as well as the relatively crude painting style I would think they could be from the late Qing dynasty or early republic. Purpose unknown, but if used in China these could have been placed on an altar. My personal view...
Title: Re: Miniature garniture
Post by: quintenf on Feb 27, 2017, 18:33:32
Thanks for the reply! I also found a similar garniture at an auction, and that one was also dater 19th century, so I assume this is the right century indeed. It was sold for about 20 dollars I believe, is the economical value really low? Because these are quite rare for as far as I know