Interesting Brown Urn

Started by jstav, Mar 31, 2017, 09:11:58

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jstav

Here's another interesting item that my grandmother gave to me.  Can anyone please tell me what it is, and what it says?
imgur.com/a/9VBfg

peterp

This is likely Yixing stoneware.
Not very old in my view. The carving would be dark in old wares, only relatively fresh carving is whitish in color. Over a long time the carved areas will become equalin color or darker than the surrounding surface.
I am not translating all, but the first character is "?", which means 'imitate"; this is usually used when an artist or craftsman is copying the work or idea of another. The seal mark is ? (yan) which means 'rock'.

jstav

Thank You Peter, it is awesome that you provide your insight on this forum.
Cheers