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it is s stoneware pottery almost 13 inch with cover ang dragon design

i have pottery with antient chinese caligraohy writen in the body

You've got to pay attention to your audio quality and volume, please. Granted my hearing is not ideal but I think there's room for improvement.

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It's an image of the sun. The Catholic Church is telling you God is the Sun.

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Hello there, I was wondering, if I can share with you the most important thing. God the Father sent His holy Son Jesus to earth, to be born of a virgin. He grew up and died on the cross for our sins. Then He was put into a tomb for 3 days, after that Abba Father raised Jesus to life. He appeared to people, and went back to heaven. We all must sincerely receive Jesus into our life to be God's child. John 1:12 "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" Will you today genuinely by faith receive Jesus into your life for salvation?

George gibbing professor at reading uni. Is an expert on his grand uncle 😊 . A corkman also .

Nothing to add about Malta all as you said and more. Uk use google Earth and look at modern suburbs of cities throughout an from north to my own south the same dwellings, it seems almost as though the same architect plans are used and also the same materials from nth to sth so any local style is no more. Much like the cars or peas in a pod. Very sad what is happening in the world.

Thank you for this, i found it by chance while looking for ECD as I often have done over some years. I have studied ECD from the point of view that I have admired his work and attempt copy his work in a mix and match way to suit my limited ability. I was in Malta again recently after a long time since before covid and ill health. My interest stems from my family herritage I supose, I take the opportunity to study close up The Phoenicia’s fine collection. My Maltese mother was born in Paola 1912 married 1934 and left 1936 with my father for Gosport, Portsmouth being father’s “home port”. If I can visit again I will try to find your establishment. My first stay was with my parents 1948 when father was returned to Fort St Angelo, we didnt visit again untill the 70s but have visited often since keeping in touch with family as I can. Thank you and very best wishes, Edward Hayman.

You drop serious money in Germany, without speaking two words of the language or developing a relationship with the auction houses? Catalogues like that are solely to justify whopping commissions and buyers premiums.

I have a sketch from guercino from the royal collection. Its called the guardian angel. It is signed. I'm trying to get a value on it.

What about pots that are labeled "MADE IN CHINA " on the bottom???

Refreshing to hear this. Enjoy your videos. You have a lot to offer. Also checked out your own work on your site which I liked, perhaps a tad underpriced!

someone needs to do a history video of John Russell.

He's a Knight of the Order of Malta, right? Didn't they come before the Templars?

Hi, I hope you're doing well! I wanted to check if you’re looking for a video editor and thumbnail designer for your TH-cam channel. I'd love to help enhance your content and visuals. Let me know if you're interested! Best regards,

This is some of the best information I have come across so far. We have a very valuable painting (if it is real) and have owned it for 12 years. There is a massive amount of research to do before even telling anyone that you have a valuable painting. Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you.

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This induces seasickness. A gimbal is required.

The bridge to the breakwater was sunk in the early morning of 26 July 1941 during the Second World War. MTM Italian explosive motorboat pilots and Frogmen from the Decima Flottiglia Motoscafi Armati Siluranti (Decima MAS 10th Flotilla Torpedo Armed Motorboats) of the Regia Marina conducted a raid to penetrate the harbour and attack British war ships. The attackers destroyed the St Elmo Bridge trying to enter the harbour, before being driven off by fire from the coastal defences. The Decima MAS group was killed outside the harbour by the British/Maltese harbour defences during the raid, swam ashore to be taken prisoner or were killed attempting the return journey. Fort Saint St. Elmo experienced plenty of bloodshed during all wars and sieges. Thanks for the video!

Worth a visit. So much to see. At least a week required, stay longer if you can.

exactly my thoughts..

Hello, I have a piece that I’d love you to take a look at? I think it’s of Japanese Meiji period. Let me know if your interested 👍🏼

I recently read a copy of the book reviewed . i can confirm It is dated the illustrations are mostly in black and white with the ones in colour being of an inferior quality by today's standards plus the text could use updating when it comes to royal family members who as past away or who's titles has changed . Nevertheless the form in which gratitude to the monarch for granting permission is expressed and the way royalty is referenced within it's pages is a matter of protocol not fawning . Common courtesy substituted with royal courtesy is correct etiquette and thus acknowledging social standing.

Thank you for this book review plus a well put criticism of National Trust recent policy .The Trust tends to pander to the latest trend of emphasizing any connection with West Indian slaves with a 21st century "Tut Tut" viewpoint ignoring Weston societys moral compass hundreds of years on in the past. Roman and PreRoman all the way to Nazi and modern day human Slavery was and is Wrong goes without saying but also if the NT objectively gave as much information of Britain's unique and expensive fight against such a barbaric practice worldwide what a more balanced perspective would be achieved.

Hi, sorry for bother you. Do you know by chance the year of Gianni Yves's death! Thank you in advance!

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No description of value, no valuation, bad filming and just a vaste of anybodys time!

Japanese antiques were hot decades ago weren't they? 80's or 90's or something. The big difference between Japan and China is the Japanese do not seem interested in all the export wares, while Chinese collectors are interested in a lot of the items that have ended up in the west, and there are a lot of Chinese collectors and new middle class Chinese collectors.

In a letter Van Gogh said that he signed his artworks Vincent as people would not be able to say his name. It's true, no one but the Dutch say Van Gogh correctly but I'm surprised he being one of your favourite artists that you pronounced it Van GO the way hear most Americans say his surname. The English say Van GOFF which is nearer the sound although not perfect.

Can I ask did you sell your Flint?

Great video!

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I love hearing about iconography. I sell on eBay and they are very popular. I only get ahold of ones from the 1970s+ here

Thanks for the sharing. I am an eBay seller in the US and it is a buyers market right now.

no you are not boring us. I've been considering purchasing a copy as it was written by Bernard Berenson [one of the giants amongst renaissance art historians] but was putting it off as image reproduction in art books of the 50s and 60s had not yet reached the standard we have come to expect of recent years. So thank you for giving us the review . Please be cautious when you handle it and take a gentle approach in your enthusiasm . I see time has taken it's toll on the spine of this volume already but it is in good condition for its age so far.

I’ve been reading _The History of the United States_ by Henry Adams which covers the presidencies of Jefferson and Madison, dimly comprehending all the international dickering behind things - and this little chat was a help in beginning to piece things together, so thanks.

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I understand exactly what you are saying but then there is an equally worse phenomenon. My wife is a 67-year-old Japanese lady of about 5' 4" in height and 50kg in weight. Not very imposing as a 'figure'. She is an artist, a sculptor in fact. If ever, a situation she generally avoids, someone asks what she does the response, "I am an artist", will often provoke a stream of opinions about art. This provocation comes many times from white men who somehow feel the need to impress. Inevitably, they talk complete bolloks. I always shrink and look away when this happens because I hate seeing blood on the carpet. This is the way to infuriate my wife and when she is infuriated then the best move is to start digging bomb trenches. You see my wife is a serious fine artist. Most of these types of art critics don't even know what a fine artist is. She has spent the last 47 years studying, working and producing as an artist. She came to England as a 20-year-old specifically with the dedication and purpose of becoming an artist and has worked consistently hard at her task. Her knowledge of art history is encyclopedic. From the Art of the Dark Ages to Baroque to Russian Crown Jewels she knows the history, show knows the history of the art criticism in each of the artistic movements and that is just Western Art. You want to start with Indigenous art or oriental art and she has a huge depth of knowledge about those subjects as well. This comprehension of art comes from day-in, day-out dedication to her chosen profession. Whilst the white man at the bar, towering above her, and talking rubbish in a paternalistic fashion has been watching television, she has been reading books and going to galleries. Her knowledge is such that she has made dozens of documentaries with the Japanese state broadcaster. But our man at the bar says, "Well, the thing about art is...." and we all run for cover. My point is this, it is all very well having an opinion about art but we also have to make allowance for 'qualification'. Do we think the opinion is qualified? For what exactly is an unqualified opinion worth? You wouldn't sit in the dentist's chair and be happy to find out that the man holding the drill says, "Well the thing about dentistry is..." and then you find out that he is a bricklayer but when it comes to how teeth should be handled he responds "I know what I like.". Everyone is entitled to their opinion but some opinions have value and some are worthless. My advice to anyone who sees a piece of 'art' is that they try to find out about the artist, and the type of work and do some basic due diligence. What you have said here about rubbish Piccasso work may well be valid because Piccasso churned out a load of rubbish in his later life just to make money by selling his name. That is a matter of art history. Now galleries can put that rubbish on walls, cheaply (the proper good stuff is hugely expensive to mount in exhibition) and make money in the same way the artist did by using the name to relieve the gullible of their cash. Art appears to be one production line which relies on human stupidity much more than other human activities; somewhere above estate agency and just a tad below 'lawyer'. What makes this possible is people are convinced that their unqualified, un-researched, knowdgeless opinion is of value to someone other than themself! If you like art then at least research the art you like and start to know about the thing you are doing in buying it.

I have issues when I go to an art gallery. If I can't understand what I'm looking at, I tell them that I don't like it, I don't care if I'm talking to the 'artist' or the presenter. I am/was an engineer and I need to understand what I'm looking at. My wife has a painting by someone above the mantlepiece which is supposed to represent a stormy sea picture. It looks like a mess to me and she knows it and so does the gallery she bought it from.

The point your missing is that even bad artwork has taken somebodys time

Hate the chocolate-box sailing boat on the left (though it might make a nice 500-piece puzzle), and what's the point of sticking a mugshot on the, what's that, a knock-off Fernand Léger on the right? How gauche. But that's a lovely ceramic pot behind you, mate. Must be worth a few quid, hey? 🙂

I’d like that book… Wonder how much?

Thank you for this informative video, Robert! I appreciate your work.

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I worked in an antiques shop for about 8 years, we had this VERY VERY famous guy that used to come in to the shop with his very young 'niece' - He was so regular we used to book hotels (discreet places) for him. He's public image was that he was an intellectual and butter wouldnt melt in his mouth.....

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