As per previous entry, the same seller brought out this
wonderful, perfect (no chips nor hairline cracks) chicken water dropper. This
item presumably came from the same burial site in that out-of-the-way island
here in the Philippines.
From the shape, the color, the luster of its glaze and the
overall appearance, this chicken water dropper must be from the late Ming
period. Yes, it’s indeed Min Yao (People’s
Ware) but its rarity and condition makes this item truly a collector’s
piece.
Other similar examples have been published in past
catalogues while those at the online market like Trocadero have already been
snapped up. One was selling this for $450.
Fortunately, I got this with the entire lot of diggings and my seller was
already desperate in unloading her items (since she has to take the bus to her
barrio). I had to offer her something
even if I was not in the itchy mood to acquire another ceramic piece. In the end, I am glad I got her lot.
From The Williams Collection of East Asian Ceramics Catalogue,
Detroit Institute of Arts:
Antiquing. More Fun In The Philippines.
Offers are welcome via email.
Dear Ma'am/Sir,
ReplyDeleteWarm greetings from the Jay Taruc team of I-Witness documentaries!
We are currently planning to produce a documentary on the local ways of hunting antiques, vintage and historical items before they get displayed on thrift and antique shops. Discovering their actual market value and historical background will also be done next.
With this, we would like to ask if you know locations excluding antique shops and the likes around the country where we can find and buy collectible items which also have market value.
We would like to personally visit these places to choose and buy old pieces having market and historical value at the same time.
We really do hope to hear from you very soon since your blog posts are in line with collecting here in the Philippines.
You can also contact me at 09334570468, (02) 9827777 local 1418, i-w2@gmanetwork.com.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Adriene Cabalinan
Researcher
GMA I-Witness
Jay Taruc team
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