Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone A Stress-Free Place to Relax and Talk Glass    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  ot....japanese poreclin          Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone Forum Index -> Marbles & Glass Chat View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message duffyman Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 427 Location: duffy ohio Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:40 pm    Post subject: ot....japanese poreclin any body know anything bout these...its big like 1 gallon... _________________ my feet haint mates... but they sleep together Back to top tankgrrl29 Moderator Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 2824 Location: In the Study, with Miss Scarlet and the rope Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:58 pm    Post subject: i know zip-diddly-squat, but it's pretty!! Back to top sandycattzz Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 843 Location: with Waldo Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:10 pm    Post subject: Cool looking Steve! any markings? Back to top duffyman Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 427 Location: duffy ohio Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:27 pm    Post subject: nope not marked...i think its a ginger jar.... _________________ my feet haint mates... but they sleep together Back to top sandycattzz Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 843 Location: with Waldo Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 8:22 pm    Post subject: THERE YA GO!!! (I couldn't think of the word for it!) Ginger Jar! I bet thats what it is! VERY COOL Steve!!! Back to top Ponkochan Site Admin Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 2627 Location: Southeast Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:35 am    Post subject: Steve, I don't know that much about them either...........although I'm pretty sure that yours is Chinese. I wish my mom was still around because she could tell us more about it...........she specialized in Asian antiquities. Anyway, the link below is to an ebay auction showing a pair with a similar design. The stylized markings on the side of yours are actually the same Chinese characters shown on these that are in more of a "block" style. http://murl.se/27100 _________________ Lizzy Back to top randy go Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 23 Location: Southern California Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:36 am    Post subject: I know a bit about it. It is heavy porcelain hand painted in the Canton Blue style (definitely Chinese). It is a householder's ginger jar. Ginger, and any other root vegetable is placed in the jar with slightly moistened sand. It will keep for a very long time in hot climates without refrigeration. The leaves in that pattern symbolize vitality or regeneration. They made zillions of these, so they are inexpensive. However, the stuff coming out of Asia today is stenciled and airbrushed. If you happen to drop or break it, pick it up carefully. It will cut like a steel blade. _________________ randy go AKA the Vitro Kid Back to top duffyman Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 427 Location: duffy ohio Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:14 am    Post subject: thanks everybody.....randy...nice to see ya back. _________________ my feet haint mates... but they sleep together Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone Forum Index -> Marbles & Glass Chat All times are GMT - 4 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Marvelous Mibs----------------Marbles & Glass ChatMarble Myths & MisconceptionsPros & ConsArchivesThe LoungeThe Test Forum Welcome!----------------Community Guidelines & AnnouncementsContact the Moderators or Administrator The Collectors Corner----------------Collectors Anonymous  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group. Hosted by phpBB.BizHat.com