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How can I spot a fake Ming vase?

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How can I spot a fake Ming vase?
To spot a fake Ming vase, first look at the unglazed paste at the bottom edge of the rim. There, you should see a reddish brown edge where the glaze stops. If not, it's possible the vase is not from the Ming dynasty. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Ming vases from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Yellow Chinese Vases With Lids As Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of imperial yellow Chinese vases with lids. Mounted with bronze dore mounts with French floral
Category

Antique 1860s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Citron Yellow Round Onion Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The striking bright yellow of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of glazing sculptural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yellow Ground Hu Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Chinese porcelain vase of Hu form decorated with rich enamel colored flowers over yellow
Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yellow and Cherry Blossom Design Porcelain Sleeve Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese yellow porcelain sleeve vase with cherry blossom branches and birds in a pale neutral
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Yellow Garlic-Mouthed Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) yellow porcelain vases with garlic-mouth forms (mark on
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yellow and Blue Floral Meiping Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese (19th Century) yellow porcelain Meiping vase decorated with blue florals and
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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