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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Taupou, post: 2325473, member: 45&quot;]My first reaction was that it was a reproduction, but I was waiting for the dimensions before I posted my thoughts.&nbsp; Unfortunately, it does appear a little small for a functional old piece.&nbsp; But I have seen miniature pieces like this before.&nbsp; I think there is no real agreement on what the actual purpose was, however.</p><p><br /></p><p>But it still just doesn&#039;t look &quot;right&quot; for a genuine pre-historic pot.&nbsp; The paint, as mentioned, appears way too dark.&nbsp; The size is troubling.&nbsp; As are the marks on the bottom.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is possible that the piece has been significantly restored, which might account somewhat for the appearance, but, significantly, there doesn&#039;t appear to be any evidence of age or wear, based on the photos.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The form itself, and the design pattern, could be consistent with the old piece this is attempting to represent, but lacking a hands-on examination, I would have serious doubts about the cup being 900 years old.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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