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billwas1

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Engraved asian metal vase
« on: March 29, 2014, 01:55:18 pm »
Looks to be crudely engraved by hand. Unknown marking on the bottom, probably chinese or japanese. There is a little paint in some of the markings that I did not wash off. Age unknown, but probably 50+ years. Thanks for any help.

billwas1

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Re: Engraved asian metal vase
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2014, 01:58:12 pm »
Here are some more photos.

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Re: Engraved asian metal vase
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2014, 06:03:49 am »
I can't say much about this vase, but the decoration is Chinese, not Japanese in Style. I have no ideas how old it is, but not very old, I guess. Old chinese bronze vases are usually of much better qualtiy.
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Re: Engraved asian metal vase
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2014, 10:55:09 am »
Thanks for the reply. Does anybody know what the symbol is?

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Re: Engraved asian metal vase
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2014, 11:52:50 am »
Looks like a modern script seal to me. Not much age to the vase unfortunately  :(