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japanese bowl
japanese bowl  
Hi i have a japenese bowl, it is a beautiful blue. with lots of detail. i have attached two pictures one of the markings underneath, and one of the detail. its has 3 legs. I want to know if it is japanese like i think, or chinese. and if so how old its is. And any other information you can give me really, its value etc.

Thank you. kind regards kelly

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Dear Kelly,
I only received the bottom photo and it's a bit blurry so it's hard to read. I'm not an antiques expert. Here's one site that may be of help to you;

http://www.oldandsold.com/pottery/japan1.shtml

If you have an antique store in your town, they would be able to appraise it for you. Hope this helps,
Leisha

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Leisha Hiester

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Inquiries about ceramics, pottery, clay and art in general.

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21 years in ceramics and clay, teaching, producing and selling.

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College, courses, teacher and worked in production studios.

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