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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;domingo1112, post: 9462371, member: 81540&quot;]Hi everyone..&nbsp; been lucky enough to hang around for more than three-quarters of Century, but I am a newbie here. Been frustrated for long time trying to identify this vase(?).&nbsp; </p><p>Existing Conclusions...</p><p>(1) It is a<i><b> &#039;hand-carved&#039;</b></i> dense unconfirmed material (stone, crystal, clay, etc.?)</p><p>(2) Carved<i><b> &#039;prior&#039; </b></i>to the addition of outer glaze, unlike &#039;Cinnabar&#039; process..</p><p>(3) Exhibits a &#039;metal-like&#039; outer glaze that<i><b> &#039;conducts electricity&#039;.</b></i>. approximate 1mm thickness.</p><p>(4) Base has<i> &#039;<b>visible&#039;</b></i> molten coagulated globules of flakes that appear to be copper.</p><p>(5) Extremely <i><b>&#039;advanced patination&#039; </b></i>with several 2mm/3mm exposed areas of base material, likely due to age and/or handling.</p><p>(6) Appears to be an <i><b>obscure Oriental &#039;Symbol&#039; (2mm/3mm) </b></i>embedded within background design on one panel.. possible Artisans Mark.</p><p>(7) NO markings on Base.</p><p>(8) Had poorly repaired crack on Lip before acquired by current owners. .</p><p>(9) NO documented opinions on &#039;Age&#039; or &#039;Origin&#039;.</p><p>(10) Unlike the shape of a vessel&#039;s Interior&#039; normally following the shape of it&#039;s &#039;Exterior&#039;, this vessel has a centered cylindrical interior constant with the diameter of the Throat,..&nbsp; with a very small amount of an unidentified solid residue at its bottom. Other than the tubular shaped hollow, the vessel is a solid structure..</p><p><br /></p><p>I read one of the threads regarding a stone vase and a participating commenter suggested trying to insert a &#039;hot needle&#039; into it&#039;s base, and if it did penetrate the base it was likely to be a &#039;resin&#039;. Would someone please confirm the voracity of this experiment? I will be trying it ASAP..&nbsp; lol</p><p><br /></p><p>The Vessel is approximately 9&quot; H x 4.5&quot; D widest point. The Pros I have contacted over the years only agree to commit on two things..&nbsp; it is old and it is beautiful craftsmanship, other than that, with all their experience and tons of reference sources, no one could find a vessel with the same set of attributes. Very frustrating! Hope someone can help me.&nbsp; Thank you all,,&nbsp; Dan[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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