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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pottery dish

« on: January 03, 2018, 05:16:53 pm »

Thank you SophieMarie!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pottery dish

« on: January 02, 2018, 09:03:29 pm »

 A very odd piece indeed. The top of the dish is so distinct and a true work of art, but the bottom made me question this whole piece. The symbols, the flat area's, couldn't walk away from it, bought it at a yard sale for $3! Love it, but wish I knew what the symbols on the back mean. I thought native american, then aztec, then italian and even greek, but the symbols don't match up.  Searches keep coming up with asian art, but does not match with the symbols. That is what has perplexed me.  No markings, stamps or signatures.

Thank you all for giving feedback, really appreciate your time and input.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pottery dish

« on: January 02, 2018, 05:54:04 pm »

I have added a few more photo's via phone. Seems to have added them to original post.
Thank you all for responding. I appreciate you input.  Will look into Majolica. I've never seen a piece like this, very intrigued with symbols and artwork.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pottery dish

« on: January 01, 2018, 10:19:53 pm »

Thanks for your reply and welcome, so glad to find this forum.
I agree, may not find a comparison, very talented artist, obviously an antique, and  the work is very detailed. I can't find similar symbols (bottom of dish). The masted ships are not underwater, but the mountains more prominent, as well as, the symbols underside of dish.
Very interesting piece.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Pottery dish

« on: January 01, 2018, 05:57:04 pm »

Tried to load 6 photos via phone and apparently only loaded last one. Being new, will have to figure out how to load the rest.

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Antique Questions Forum / Pottery dish

« on: January 01, 2018, 05:49:05 pm »

Hello All!
I am new to the site. I have spent hours researching this piece and cannot find anything similar.  The keywords are bringing up everything but antique or anything close to description.

Would really appreciate any input.

Nautical theme
Scalloped edges
Raised images, mountains, boats, sun rays, also bottom side of dish with symbols.
Sun is inverted or pressed in
Measures approximately 9 1/2" w x  2 3/4" h
No signature
Cobalt blue, tan/creme, brown, black green colors with bronze hues.

Not sure how to load more photos from phone.

It's a beautiful piece by a very talented unknown artist.
Anyone have any ideas on artist or value?
All input appreciated.