CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS MARK...

[tattooedmomma]

iS ASIAN. If you don't know can you direct me to some one who could? maybe a website...

 

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[ivan salis]

show the item might be able to tell you about it some what to assist by looking at it. --with the crackling ( the lines apperaring in the finish) it seems to be an older piece .

 

[Montana Jim]

Chenghua Nian Zhi meaning: "Chenghua Period Made". Crackled glaze with enameled decoration. Date: Probably 1960's.

Comparison picture below.



There are many others VERY closely resembling this mark and all are mid 20th century made.

 

[tattooedmomma]

wow thanks so much!

 

[ivan salis]

so it was later made piece with a antique looking "crackled" style finish. like a real honest old "antique" piece would have.

 

[tattooedmomma]

what would the value be on this piece? Its 8" tall. Also Where did you find tht mark? I have many asian items but am clueless!!!

 

[ivan salis]

clearly its a modern piece ( 1960's piece) made from the get go to "look" old -- with the crackling I thought it might be old --but the markings provided by montana jim shows it not -- you'll have to ask him about his "marking"source. --- nice ID by the way jim.

 

[Montana Jim]

what would the value be on this piece? Its 8" tall. Also Where did you find tht mark? I have many asian items but am clueless!!!

Well... I googled something like "Oriental Pottery Marks" or something, picked a site, and scrolled through a zillion different marks till I found the right one. The persistence finally paid off. This is one of many sites available on line: http://gotheborg.com/marks/index_jap_marks.htm

If you want it's "value" you should start by searching for "Chenghua Nian Zhi Pottery" or something like that. EBay will get you a reasonable if not inflated ball park value.

clearly its a modern piece ( 1960's piece) made from the get go to "look" old -- with the crackling I thought it might be old --but the markings provided by montana jim shows it not -- you'll have to ask him about his "marking"source. --- nice ID by the way jim.

Thanks Ivan!

Yea... the crackle finish is purposeful.