The invitation is for everyone in the Royal Wevictoria3 wrote:Very generous thank you. I use the Royal we, as in all of us teachatters whose tea ware addiction your posts are feeding intowilliammimi70 wrote:Hi Victoriavictoria3 wrote: Wow William they are both beautiful. We need to come and visit you for a tea tasting That cup has perfect form to drink from and the glaze is very special. The form on the pot is also stunning.
When you guys are in the Uk come and visit
Toan
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I got a hunch you must be somewhere in Europe, it is rare to find this many genuine Asian antiques in Asia itself nowadys, too many fakes and too many very rich Asians which get to them firstwilliammimi70 wrote:Hi Victoriavictoria3 wrote: Wow William they are both beautiful. We need to come and visit you for a tea tasting That cup has perfect form to drink from and the glaze is very special. The form on the pot is also stunning.
When you guys are in the Uk come and visit
Toan
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I think you are rightBok wrote:I got a hunch you must be somewhere in Europe, it is rare to find this many genuine Asian antiques in Asia itself nowadys, too many fakes and too many very rich Asians which get to them firstwilliammimi70 wrote:Hi Victoriavictoria3 wrote: Wow William they are both beautiful. We need to come and visit you for a tea tasting That cup has perfect form to drink from and the glaze is very special. The form on the pot is also stunning.
When you guys are in the Uk come and visit
Toan
Last time I went to Vietnam a lot of antique shops were selling fakes
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Went to browse the antique shops on the weekend. Found me some Qing dynasty Douqing tea cups. I get terribly bored by blue white cups so I was very happy to stumble upon those!
Though still easy enough to find those green ones are a tad more rare especially in the normal cup size. Most I have frequently seen are little wine cups, barely a sip. Not enough for a thirsty person like me.
Not cheap this time, but still cheaper than what eot is selling
Though still easy enough to find those green ones are a tad more rare especially in the normal cup size. Most I have frequently seen are little wine cups, barely a sip. Not enough for a thirsty person like me.
Not cheap this time, but still cheaper than what eot is selling
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One thing I noted on the top cup inside and on other cups I bought is that dotted little circle, on other cups it looks like Chinese characters. Always on the inside.
Anyone a clue what is up with that?
Also in regards what was said in other related threads: this kind of low level everyday ware is easier to find in Asia. When it comes to pristine condition antiques the chance of an original are higher in Europe.
Anyone a clue what is up with that?
Also in regards what was said in other related threads: this kind of low level everyday ware is easier to find in Asia. When it comes to pristine condition antiques the chance of an original are higher in Europe.
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Lovely teacupsBok wrote: One thing I noted on the top cup inside and on other cups I bought is that dotted little circle, on other cups it looks like Chinese characters. Always on the inside.
Anyone a clue what is up with that?
Also in regards what was said in other related threads: this kind of low level everyday ware is easier to find in Asia. When it comes to pristine condition antiques the chance of an original are higher in Europe.
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This cup is no longer mine as I donated to a museum in Vietnam
Still got these photos to share with you guys
Still got these photos to share with you guys
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Possibly the potters put their marks onto these ( some are illiterate so used symbols) so they can get paid ?williammimi70 wrote:Lovely teacupsBok wrote: One thing I noted on the top cup inside and on other cups I bought is that dotted little circle, on other cups it looks like Chinese characters. Always on the inside.
Anyone a clue what is up with that?
Also in regards what was said in other related threads: this kind of low level everyday ware is easier to find in Asia. When it comes to pristine condition antiques the chance of an original are higher in Europe.
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Could be. The weird thing about it is how it is engraved, all made up of tiny dots.williammimi70 wrote:Possibly the potters put their marks onto these ( some are illiterate so used symbols) so they can get paid ?williammimi70 wrote:Lovely teacupsBok wrote: One thing I noted on the top cup inside and on other cups I bought is that dotted little circle, on other cups it looks like Chinese characters. Always on the inside.
Anyone a clue what is up with that?
Also in regards what was said in other related threads: this kind of low level everyday ware is easier to find in Asia. When it comes to pristine condition antiques the chance of an original are higher in Europe.
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I heard it from somewhere that because they were expensive to buy ; at times of celebration the villagers borrowed from each other's and the owners often engraved their cups, bowls dishes etc to mark ownershipBok wrote:Could be. The weird thing about it is how it is engraved, all made up of tiny dots.williammimi70 wrote:Possibly the potters put their marks onto these ( some are illiterate so used symbols) so they can get paid ?williammimi70 wrote:Lovely teacupsBok wrote: One thing I noted on the top cup inside and on other cups I bought is that dotted little circle, on other cups it looks like Chinese characters. Always on the inside.
Anyone a clue what is up with that?
Also in regards what was said in other related threads: this kind of low level everyday ware is easier to find in Asia. When it comes to pristine condition antiques the chance of an original are higher in Europe.
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That is a very interesting theory, cheers for that! Would explain why the signs are overly simple. Need to examine a few of them side by side. Got some small dishes which have some too.williammimi70 wrote: I heard it from somewhere that because they were expensive to buy ; at times of celebration the villagers borrowed from each other's and the owners often engraved their cups, bowls dishes etc to mark ownership
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Might also be a good clue to look for to see if an item is genuine. Haven’t seen those marks on any of the fake cups. Usually when you see those shops which have a bunch of cups thrown together, there are 1 or 2 among them, so overall a low percentage (from my personal observations).
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Glad I am of some helpBok wrote: Might also be a good clue to look for to see if an item is genuine. Haven’t seen those marks on any of the fake cups. Usually when you see those shops which have a bunch of cups thrown together, there are 1 or 2 among them, so overall a low percentage (from my personal observations).
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I’m looking to buy my mother a tea cup. I need help finding one a location to buy from online and what is best for my price range. She is Chinese so she is very picky about everything, quality, culture, history, looks etc... just trying to contribute to her collection and maybe enhance it. I got about 100$ I feel comfortable spending on a teacup I’m willing to go higher depending on whether or not it is worth it. I’m very unfamiliar with this particular interest of hers tried to educate myself and found the sources online are very vague and do not help me narrow down what is unique or good in quality just what types exist without their significance to a collection. I’d love to give her collection more meaning as she is coming back from China this Christmas as she’s on a business trip and figure I’d really surprise her this year! Any help would be highly appreciated. I’m looking for specifics, such as specific tea cups [no sets] and must be hand made no mass manufactured and preferably not made by a random individual but some one well known in China if possible Shanghai that my mother can make a conversation starter about when she brings guests over to have tea.