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jumpontopski

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Help identifying possible Plum Blossom Design Ming Dynasty Bowl
« on: September 15, 2012, 06:49:21 pm »
Here is another bowl I found at an estate sale today that I could use some help identifying. So far it looks like the design on the side is a Plum Blossom Design from the Ming Dynasty. I think the other side says "May you live as long as the Southern Mountains and be as happy as the Eastern Sea". I do not have a concrete idea on the mark on the bottom though or what this bowl may be worth. Any help will be appreciated.

Here is a link to high resolution pics:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m1ezbca4q2jzvmv/tR8-_Wk5Dn/PlumBlossomBowl

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Re: Help identifying possible Plum Blossom Design Ming Dynasty Bowl
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2012, 07:10:15 pm »
what is the dia and the depth of the bowl..its most likely a tea bowl...
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Re: Help identifying possible Plum Blossom Design Ming Dynasty Bowl
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2012, 07:25:41 pm »
what is the dia and the depth of the bowl..its most likely a tea bowl...

Diameter is about 8", Height is about 3.5", and inside Depth is about 2.75"

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Re: Help identifying possible Plum Blossom Design Ming Dynasty Bowl
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2012, 07:28:40 pm »
The mark on your bowl is a modern mark...i found a link...but forgot to bookmark it...so i,m off searching again
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Re: Help identifying possible Plum Blossom Design Ming Dynasty Bowl
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2012, 07:36:18 pm »
here is your mark..its from this period.....

69. Zhong guo Tang Shan (China Tang Shan City). Modern mark, North Chinese porcelain factory, Ca 1990-95
here,s the link...scroll down until you come to the line above with the mark opposite
http://gotheborg.com/marks/index-china-marks.htm
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Re: Help identifying possible Plum Blossom Design Ming Dynasty Bowl
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2012, 06:07:53 am »
Bigwull you are on fire!! winna winna chicken dinna!!

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Re: Help identifying possible Plum Blossom Design Ming Dynasty Bowl
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2012, 07:01:39 am »
Bigwull you are on fire!! winna winna chicken dinna!!

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