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Chinese Little red octagonal vase

by dimitar
(Denver )

Hello I was wondering if anyone of you can recognize this marking on this little handpainted blue and red porcelain vase or if possible date it! I am not really sure if it is chinese. I really appreciate your help!

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Jun 30, 2011
 Chinese Little red octagonal vase
by: Dimitar

Thank you Peter that really helped a lot!
This vessel is relatively small in size and I am not exactly sure of its purpose - 2.5 inches high x 4 inches diameter. It could be a small vase, a cup or something else- what do you think? Also I have seen japanese Imari porcelain in this color and hexagonal form.

A cup of sorts is the most likely.
Peter
Jun 29, 2011
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by: peter

Hi, this could be Japanese. Actually, the mark DOES look Japanese. I can't read the name for sure, but it could be Hara, a family name. The mark looks exactly like Japanese personal seals. Could be an artist's or shop name.

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