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    Posted 12 years ago

    harlleycow
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    It's very heavy for a teapot, but I'm assuming that's what it is. The inside is glazed. I can't make out the markings on the bottom. I'm wondering if anyone has any idea of what this is and how old it is. Do you think there is a value? Thanks!

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    1. art.pottery, 12 years ago
      Sorry, but I believe it's a very recent asian (likely Chinese) import. Produced within the last few years.
      Interior is unglazed?
    2. harlleycow harlleycow, 12 years ago
      The inside is glazed and the outside is very dull. Thanks for the info... I was hoping that it was old.
    3. art.pottery, 12 years ago
      wow, typos for the win..

      Glazed interior doesn't rule out recent production, but had it been unglazed, I could've nailed down CoA to China.
      They do a good job of aging by dipping the pieces in a dark brown liquid (which I've been told is very strong tea).

      A lot of people mistake the discoloration for age, especially if the piece shows up in an auction or garage sale. You can see some of the darkening on the base of your piece in the signature lines.
    4. art.pottery, 12 years ago
      typos, and failure to proof ;)
    5. harlleycow harlleycow, 12 years ago
      Thanks, again. I guess the hunt is still on for that rare find. But, it's fun!

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