New Members bcowdery Posted September 19, 2011 at 07:15 PM New Members Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 at 07:15 PM Could anyone help me identify the markings on the bottom of this bronze vase and it's possible use? It's been in the family since the 1880's. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted September 20, 2011 at 04:56 AM Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 at 04:56 AM Should be 大明宣德年製 (made during the Xuande period 1424-1435 of the Ming Dynasty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members bcowdery Posted September 20, 2011 at 01:33 PM Author New Members Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 at 01:33 PM Thank you..would you have any idea of it's use? We have a photo of my ancestors in Hong Kong in 1887 with this vase shown on a shelf. We do not have any idea how they acquired it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneEye Posted September 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM If you live near a University with an Asian Languages and Cultures department (or something similar) or an Art History department with a specialist on East Asian art, that might be your best bet for finding out what it was intended for. Or a museum with a strong East Asian collection. Just send an email mentioning you have a Ming Dynasty vase and would like them to take a look at it if they have time. I think that would probably pique their interest. I'd be interested to hear what you find out about it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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