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hddennis

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  1. SteveM, now that you've written it out I see it but at first when I checked this link before posting, signature was just a little too stylized for me to pick it out. Thanks for the assistance, Howard Dennis
  2. Just acquired this okimono couple and would like to know the name of the artist and age please. I'd also like opinions on what the man might have been holding in his right hand so I could find a suitable replacement. I believe she has a lantern for night fishing and it's my opinion that he is holding a fishing basket so maybe he held a pole in his right hand? Howard Dennis
  3. Just acquired this Satsuma vase and would like help in translating mark and time period please. Howard Dennis
  4. I do too. And it's signed although I don't know what it says. Howard Dennis
  5. Probably, you assumed that was a normal size inro but it's the only child size I've ever seen.
  6. Hadn't really thought in that direction as it's only 3 1/2 inches between his hands. Howard Dennis
  7. Bugyotsuji, that was my wife's idea and to my eye it looks perfect. Howard Dennis
  8. Fuuten, Normally I would have included a picture of the bottom but in this case it is covered with a very old piece of felt and since you can tell the bottom is hollow I didn't feel it would be hiding a signature. Thank goodness it is hollow because it is extremely heavy leading me to think it's bronze because I've never seen brass this heavy. Howard Dennis
  9. Sunny, Thanks for the translation. Appreciate the help. Howard Dennis
  10. Thanks SteveM, I'll check that out. Howard Dennis
  11. Acquired this bronze monkey yesterday because he seemed like he needed a new home. I don't know if he is vintage or not. To my eye his original purpose would have been to hold a pocket watch when not in use which would most likely date him to Victorian times, When I got him home the wife suggested a different job for him. He's holding our child's inro acquired several years ago. I think he looks like he was designed for just this purpose. What do you guys think? Howard Dennis
  12. Thanks Bugyotsuji, appreciate the help. Howard Dennis
  13. Just acquired this today and wonder what I can learn about it as far as age, who signed it and is it Imari as it was labeled? It measures 5 1/2 inches long and 2 1/2 inches high Thank You, grateful for any help you can give me, Howard Dennis
  14. Anyone else having trouble getting replies? I just got my second email and second notification on this board only to find nothing there? Never done that before. Once this morning and again just a few moments ago. Howard Dennis
  15. SteveM, thank you for your response, Any suggestions as to where I might post this to get translation and maybe a date? Howard Dennis
  16. Picked this ivory carving today at local antique mall. Half a pound of ivory, 4 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches. Would love to know what it says. Any help greatly appreciated. Howard Dennis
  17. Thanks for the effort Uwe, here's a reply I received on an Asian art forum, (呂 "Lü" is a typical Chinese surname. 权 "Quán" is a given name. This is the simplified form of character of 権 which is not used in Japan) Howard Dennis
  18. Thanks John, I purchased this from a consignment shop as a small collection with cabinet that appears to have been collected in the middle of the last century. The two okimono's seem to be the last pieces added. They are large and total almost a pound of ivory. Howard Dennis
  19. Bugyotsuji, Thank you for this research and posting. They seem to have been very prolific potters. I'll have fun studying your links. Howard Dennis
  20. SteveM, Thanks a million for finding this information for me. ChrisW, I have to agree this piece is great and can't believe our luck in finding it and it was under 10 bucks ! Howard Dennis
  21. Found this at local antique mall and would like to know who made it and when? Thanks, Howard Dennis
  22. Another modern piece. While looking at this through magnification trying to see the ivory lines I stumbled across this signature hidden in the kimono pattern. Have never seen the signature hidden before. Thank You, Howard Dennis
  23. Even though I know this is a modern piece I still like it cause I'm a cat lover and think it depicts the subject well and I'd like to know what the signature says. Thank You, Howard Dennis
  24. SteveM and ribendao, Thanks so much helping me out with this information. If anyone collects these let me know as I have several more unsigned snuff bottles I 'd like information on as well. Howard Dennis
  25. Just acquired an odd mix of oriental items and would like some advice and help to find out what I have. I posted on another board and no responses. Anyone know about snuff bottles? Does this bottle have any age and what does the signature says? Thanks for any help. Howard Dennis
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