Featured Potties - now what did I buy ... Japanese? Unsigned vase

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by evelyb30, Sep 28, 2019.

  1. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I went to an estate sale and on impulse picked this up for a buck. The former owner had traveled to China often on business and my guess is Japan too. This little jar/vase isn't signed and the glaze looks odd for American craft show pottery. What exactly did I find, besides a way to waste money?

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    evelyb30, Sep 28, 2019
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  2. Taupou

    Taupou Well-Known Member

    Chinese export ginger jar, minus its lid. Early-mid 20th century.
     
    Taupou, Sep 29, 2019
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Thanks. Probably worth about what I paid - a dollar.
     
    evelyb30, Sep 29, 2019
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  4. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Not a waste of money. I have a soft spot for these utilitarian wares.
     
    kentworld, Oct 1, 2019
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  5. Tanya

    Tanya Well-Known Member

    maybe in terms of market value. But personally I think it’s quite beautiful. I love old utilitarian pottery.

    I found that you can simply use a drill with a $3 glass drill bit from Home Depot to add holes. Then they make a lovely little planters outside (just bring in when it’s winter or they will crack).
     
    Tanya, Oct 5, 2019
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't even dare try it; I'm a bit of a crackpot.
     
    evelyb30, Oct 5, 2019
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