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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gimbler-dave, post: 47117, member: 313&quot;]This piece just came in and we are researching it. It appears to be made of bronze or similar alloy. It measures 9-1/2 inches high and is 7-1/2 inches in diameter, measured at the rim. It weighs 4-1/2 pounds. There is a seam line visible in the interior, about 1/2 way down, running the entire circumference. The interior has a thin black coating of a tar like material with some chips to the material near the top.</p><p><br /></p><p>The exterior has a chased design.&nbsp; There is a band near the top of the exterior with oval shaped panels. I can&#039;t tell if they contain Asian text, or if it is just part of an abstract design. </p><p><br /></p><p>Does anyone recognize any text? I&#039;ve included close ups of most of the individual panels. The underside is unmarked. Any thoughts as to the origin of the vase? Thanks in advance! ... Dave</p><p>[ATTACH=full]11815[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]11816[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]11817[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]11818[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]11819[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]11820[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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