Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: kardinalisimo on Mar 19, 2020, 03:22:27

Title: Yellow Monochrome Jar
Post by: kardinalisimo on Mar 19, 2020, 03:22:27
Republic or later?
I'm worried about not being glazed on the inside.
Title: Re: Yellow Monochrome Jar
Post by: Stan on Mar 19, 2020, 03:27:37
Usually the foot would be shaved on the inside and outside on an Antique.
Title: Re: Yellow Monochrome Jar
Post by: kardinalisimo on Mar 19, 2020, 03:39:40
That's something new to me. I would think this would be necessary only if the glaze was not well controlled and pooled to the foot.
Title: Re: Yellow Monochrome Jar
Post by: peterp on Mar 19, 2020, 07:34:22
While this shape did exist, I have doubt about it being found as a private kiln item of the Qianlong dynasty, as the mark indicates. The bottom is also not quite right for that period, I think.  And yes, not being glazed is odd. Probably a late 20th century item.
Title: Re: Yellow Monochrome Jar
Post by: peterp on Mar 19, 2020, 11:45:44
As a rule it is recommended to stay away from monochromes as the provide fewer points of reference for evaluating authenticity and dating. There is no decoration and genuine age and usage signs are more difficult to see.
(It took me about ten years to get to the point where I am now more confident in this respect, but some monochromes even now are difficult to verify.)
Title: Re: Yellow Monochrome Jar
Post by: Stan on Mar 19, 2020, 23:57:48
I agree, dead bubbles and all.
Title: Re: Yellow Monochrome Jar
Post by: kardinalisimo on Mar 20, 2020, 00:24:06
Thanks for your input Peter.
I know  monochromes are hard to date and authenticate but when I find something at a good price, I buy it.
At least can be used as a study piece.