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Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: antiquebowl on Jun 29, 2014, 07:40:34

Title: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: antiquebowl on Jun 29, 2014, 07:40:34
Hi there,
Any experts can give some comments on this item - like how to authenticate its origin?  It is a very beautiful bowl, pass down from three generations ago.
Title: Re: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: peterp on Jun 29, 2014, 09:35:46
No expert here, but judging by its colors this item is from the 20th century. Rather on the later side, in my view.
Title: Re: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: nigelw on Jun 29, 2014, 09:57:27
Does not look old.
Title: Re: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: antiquebowl on Jun 29, 2014, 10:16:11
My grand father who passed away in 1930s, who received it from my great grand father. 
Title: Re: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: antiquebowl on Jun 29, 2014, 10:24:46
A another picture from back view. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: peterp on Jun 29, 2014, 21:53:19
Saying it more clearly, the colors used and the decoration style (flower coloring, etc.) itself can impossibly be 19th century, Chinese.
It would only be possible if it were Japanese.
Also, items marked Chenghua, even modern fakes, are few. But they are frequently found on Japanese items.
Title: Re: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: Stan on Jun 30, 2014, 00:09:55
I agree with Peter, I think it is Japanese as well.
Title: Re: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: antiquebowl on Jun 30, 2014, 03:17:09
Peter and Stan,

Thank you for your comments.  So it must be made in early years of last century in Japan?
Title: Re: Ming ChengHua Bowl
Post by: Stan on Jun 30, 2014, 04:31:16
late 19th century to early 20th century.