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    Here's two better pictures showing the bird. When I first looked at this I thought she had a bird's head ornament holding her hair up. I now can see it is a complete bird sitting on the back of her hair. Howard Dennis
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    Thanks John, I'll try to get a better photo of the bird. When I first acquired this I thought she just had a messy hairdo but then realized it was a bird in her hair and thought that was odd and maybe represented something symbolic. Appreciate the help, Howard Dennis
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    Just acquired this ivory carving with rosewood base. I realize it is probably Chinese but wonder if I can find out what the artist was trying to depict. Is she supposed to represent a specific female. Does the bird in her hair signify anything? Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis
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    Thank You SteveM and Baka Gaijin, appreciate the help. Howard Dennis
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    As I was putting my latest find into the display cabinet I realized the very first pieces I bought over 40 years ago have never been identified. They are a set of 3 cups and saucers that I just feel in love with because of the unbelievable detail. It's high time I knew who did them and how old they are. Thanks in advance for any help, Howard Dennis
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    Bugyotsuji and SteveM, Thanks for your assistance. Do you think my assumption that the artist depicted a couple going fishing is correct? Howard Dennis
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    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
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    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
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    Just acquired this Satsuma vase and would like help in translating mark and time period please. Howard Dennis
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    I do too. And it's signed although I don't know what it says. Howard Dennis
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    Probably, you assumed that was a normal size inro but it's the only child size I've ever seen.
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    Hadn't really thought in that direction as it's only 3 1/2 inches between his hands. Howard Dennis
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    Bugyotsuji, that was my wife's idea and to my eye it looks perfect. Howard Dennis
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    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
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    Sunny, Thanks for the translation. Appreciate the help. Howard Dennis
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    Thanks SteveM, I'll check that out. Howard Dennis
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    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
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    Thanks Bugyotsuji, appreciate the help. Howard Dennis
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    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
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    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
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    SteveM, thank you for your response, Any suggestions as to where I might post this to get translation and maybe a date? Howard Dennis
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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