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[sugarcube5419]

if a person had to describe this vase, would the claw feet (if that's the right word) be important?

[mart]

Can you put it on a solid white surface and take another pic ?? Also a closeup of the feet and the bottom !! Neat vase !!

[sugarcube5419]

sure mart here's a couple

[sugarcube5419]

another

[KC]

Yepper, a claw foot.  Is this pottery or metal?

What is fascinating is the origins of the claw foot and claw/ball design.  Origins were from Chinese/Japanese (?) and it is even argued that the origins are 1) the claw of a dragon holding the pearl of wisdom and/or 2) the claw of a crane holding onto a river stone.  The crane stand stands watching over her nest attentively while resting on one leg.  The raised/tucked leg holds the stone and should the crane fall asleep...the claw would relax/fall and the crane would quickly awaken to keep watch over the young.

Irregardless of origin, the use of feet on items has fascinated collectors for centuries.

[frogpatch]

Fascinating lore KC. Asian items are way out of my scope. 

[mart]

Is anything written on the bottom ?? Is it a single piece or a vase and stand ??

[sugarcube5419]

thanks mart-

its one piece, very heavy but not cast iron. It was marked 24.95 on tuesday so I got it for 2.00. 

nothing on its bottom, in fact it has a velvety inside so not for a real dirt plant.

I just don't quite understand what makes it so expensive.  Is it called something special?

[sugarcube5419]

time to list this on ebay--I still am lost on how or where to list this piece.  Anyone?

[KC]

I would just surmise that this is for decorative purposes only.  Pick a price!  If it doesn't sell....reduce....o r what so many do...raise the price! 

[mart]

Antique Asian "Bronze ?" Cache Pot`/ Vase !!
"Bring an Asian flair into your home or office with this one !!  (Give size) Perfect for a tall dried arrangement or just to sit on the mantle or hearth !! Unknown age,,but appears to be an older vase !! The claw feet make this vase stand out from the rest and is sure to catch the attention of your guests !!~

Try something like this or use it if you wish !!  Add the story that KC gave below that !!

[sugarcube5419]

thank you mart and kc

[mart]

At $2.00 you can`t go wrong !! Start at $9.99 and see what happens !!