Posted 10 years ago
DerBayz
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Another mystery box item is this beautiful doughnut hole teapot. It is in great shape but I cannot identify it. Has anyone seen this makers mark or do you know anything about the teapot?
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The picture of the mark is upside down, and it doesn't identify the maker. It just says 'Qianlong period make'.
Thank you noob, I appreciate the help. Does that does the tea pot to 1736 - 1795? It does not appear that old.
Oh, sorry, it's just a given that what the mark says is not accurate.
Jan-Erik Nilsson of gotheborg.com says it best:
"The reign mark "nian hao" of this period has been drawn on porcelain ever since, up until today. Later porcelain with this mark are often called "fakes" however the occurance of this mark on later porcelain is most of the time seen as part of the decoration and not to be taken serious.
This practise of applying stamped four character "Qianlong Nian Zhi" marks was especially common on porcelain decorated in Hong Kong during the 1960s and 70s, but is in no way limited to this period."
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
It's a delightful little pot!
I like the mixture of dragons and Phoenix that is what drew me to it!