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Introducing myself, Skans...

My mother was an avid antique collector and also a dealer who had a brick and mortar store for many decades. After her passing, I...

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Skans added new media Chinese Cloisonne Bowel, Reverse to Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain

This reverse side of the 24" bowl displays, among other designs, two nautical flags. I am not sure what the meaning of those flags are, but this was pointed out to me by someone who seemed to know more about this piece of Chinese cloisonne than I do.

Skans added new media Chinese Cloisonne 24" Bowl to Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain

Believed to be circa 1880's, possibly a sailing or marine trophy