Expert: Leisha Hiester - 3/22/2011

Question
QUESTION: I have had this blue vase for some time now. It is fairly large with the lid it's about 18" to 20" tall & the diameter is about 10" across. I can't find no markings on it at all. what I'm trying to figure out is the maker and the age

ANSWER: Dear John,
Can you send me a photo of the bottom? Leisha

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QUESTION: heres a picture of the bottom but I must appologize for the quality and like I said that there is no markings but I hope it will help any way

Answer
Dear John,
The entire bottom of the pot is blue? It appears it's been painted with an underglaze. My 1st instincts are that it is not very old and perhaps produced by a recent artisan, however, I am not an antiques or collectibles expert. Here are a few sources that may be able to help you more;

www.kovels.com

http://www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/index.html

Do you recall where you got the vase? If you do, often you can trace it back by contacting the store, shop or arts society where purchased.

I hope this is helpful.

Leisha