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<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 9429373, member: 8267"]A recent acquisition from auction, with no provenance. I have seen this form referred to as a "fang ding". The copper-alloy casting shows several flaws/splits on the bottom. The enamel shows quite a bit of pitting. I recall reading somewhere (I can't find the reference now) that such pitting may be characteristic of some older Chinese enamels. There are no markings anywhere. </p><p><br /></p><p>5 1/2" high x 4" across handles x 3" front to back.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would appreciate opinions on its age, and any other observations. TIA</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]435138[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435139[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435140[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435141[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435142[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435143[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 9429373, member: 8267"]A recent acquisition from auction, with no provenance. I have seen this form referred to as a "fang ding". The copper-alloy casting shows several flaws/splits on the bottom. The enamel shows quite a bit of pitting. I recall reading somewhere (I can't find the reference now) that such pitting may be characteristic of some older Chinese enamels. There are no markings anywhere. 5 1/2" high x 4" across handles x 3" front to back. I would appreciate opinions on its age, and any other observations. TIA [ATTACH=full]435138[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435139[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435140[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435141[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435142[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]435143[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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