Category Archives: Ceramics/Pottery

When companies change

Posted on 27/03/2022 by ronald972

I do not usually buy ceramics/pottery but recently I picked up a couple of pieces; one for ornamental use and the other for interest only. The ornamental one, now sits on a corner wash stand I have in our spare … Continue reading →

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Wu Shuang Pu – heroes and heroines

Posted on 05/02/2022 by ronald972

I bought a teacup some time back. Not what westerners would call a teacup since it has no handle but a Chinese teacup. It has around the outside four images from a book created by #JinGuliang in 1694 called #WuShuangPu. … Continue reading →

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Blue and White

Posted on 19/07/2020 by ronald972

#BlueandWhite is a combination of colours which has been possibly the most sought after for centuries. The wonderful artistry in using cobalt blue found in #Chineseporcelain has made it a collectible quantity from the 1300’s and even earlier. I came … Continue reading →

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Chinese Rose Medallion

Posted on 29/12/2019 by ronald972

In the few pieces of porcelain I have collected there is a piece of #rosemedallion from China. It was most likely made around 1830 to 1840 for the European export market. The classic Rose Medallion decoration usually includes a number … Continue reading →

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Chinese Snuff Bottle

Posted on 16/12/2019 by ronald972

I thowught we might return to China and look at something which was made to carry snuff or powdered tobacco. Snuff was considered as a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, flu, headaches and even stomach upset (smoking tobacco … Continue reading →

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Qianlong Ch’ien-Lung

Posted on 25/11/2019 by ronald972

I recently came across, what I think are two very fine #Chinese vases. They are not very large, standing only 5 5/8″ (142mm) and 2 1/8″ (54mm) in diameter. Often, I see pieces which are, for me, poorly painted – … Continue reading →

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James Rouse Jr porcelain artist

Posted on 18/08/2018 by ronald972

Artistry ran in this artist’s family. James’ father was a painter for Royal Crown Derby and is the only artist to work in all three of its’ factories – Nottingham Road, King Street, and Osmaston Road. Senior was a versatile … Continue reading →

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Miniatures 1

Posted on 08/04/2018 by ronald972

Although I have a number of small artworks, I, for me, like to reserve the term miniature for works 2″ or smaller. This makes their creation very precise work indeed. We begin with an ormolu box with a ladies portrait … Continue reading →

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Meissen Porcelain

Posted on 10/03/2018 by ronald972

This week, I came across a piece of what I believe to be #Meissen porcelain. It is a #tabatiere or #snuffbox. It measures out at 5″ by 3″ by 2″. I know that Meissen porcelain and its mark have been … Continue reading →

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Chinese Porcelain

Posted on 21/02/2018 by ronald972

I certainly am not knowledgable enough in the area of Chinese porcelain and it is not something that I regularly collect but every once in a while I come across a piece that catches my eye. Such is the case … Continue reading →

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