Trying to find out more about this pot
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I was searching for some pots to make a diy fountain with and found this pot at a yard sale. When i cleaned it up I realized it was hand painted and had paintings inside and a character type signature...I don't want to drill a hole in it if it is not something I want to damage...any ideas?
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Signature
Inside
Rim
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It's an interesting pot. The interior has a completely different look, far more traditional in the pattern than the exterior cloisonne African theme. I think that the pot was designed for export since the exterior pattern is non-traditional, but I couldn't begin to guess at its value. It looks like an inexpensive pot I would find in China Town, however. The clay does not seem to be high quality so I think that you'd be okay in using it as a planter. That's my opinion, anyway.
MaryStLouis
on Apr 18, 2015
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Thank you, i appreciate the observations...you're right the clay is pretty thin and painting not real finely done...again thanks...will now make beautiful inside fountain..
Rebecca Justice
on Apr 18, 2015
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It's actually a planter, I think. This one has the same shape and lip.
MaryStLouis
on Apr 18, 2015
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we'll I don't think I will drill it, just small aquarium pump and glass blue and green, will post pictures when finished
Rebecca Justice
on Apr 18, 2015
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It is a Japanese Koi pot. They use them to bring their fish in the house in the winter. I spent 8 years in Japan, most Americans use them as house plant holders. They are very common. So go ahead snd do whatever u want to it.
Cyndi Dimanno-Valentine
on Jan 06, 2016
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its a fish pot id not put a hole in it i bet it would crack
Margaret Bingham
on May 06, 2016
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Decided to leave it as a pot. Thank you everyone.
Rebecca Justice
on May 07, 2016
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