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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;UncleChuckTX, post: 65770, member: 154&quot;]I don&#039;t expect this to be some priceless antiquity - I just thought it was beautiful (in its own way), and had to bring it home.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m curious about the dragon motif (water dragon?), and the meaning (if any) of the symbols on the sides.&nbsp; I can make out a Pisces-style fish symbol, sun symbol, lotus blossom, and a tall jar, all surrounded by ribbons (?).&nbsp; I have no idea what the other four symbols are.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m guessing its import ware.&nbsp; I read the &quot;China&quot; marks section on Gotheborg, and this could be as late as 1960s / 70s?</p><p><br /></p><p>Also - and this is a long-standing question I have about pottery, not just Chinese pottery - when I wiped it off and the clay got wet it gave off a slight smell that I can only describe as spicy or musty mint toothpaste.&nbsp; I&#039;ve also noticed this smell before on some Mexican pottery pieces.&nbsp; Does anyone know what causes it - clay type, the firing process, or is it the glaze?</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some pics - they&#039;re pretty large in size (but not filesize) so the detail shows better.&nbsp; I&#039;d appreciate any thoughts anyone might have (including possible maker and/or age, of course).&nbsp; Thanks!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]16977[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]16978[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]16979[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]16980[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]16981[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]16982[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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