3 Toes,4 Toes, 5 Toes

drac2k · 19th December 2020, 08:06 PM

Well, I seem to be on a China/Pottery/Plate kick and I just picked up this Dragon Bowl. I know very little about this subject other than what I like, however a very rudimentary rule I have is a 3 Toed Dragon is Japanese, & a 5 Toed Dragon is usually Chinese and a 4 Toed Dragon can be Korean. Is this a Korean Piece and if so any additional information would be appreciated.

Battara · 20th December 2020, 06:27 AM

As nice as this is, I think it is a little crude for Chinese.

I would lean toward Korean, but not as sure since this is not my area.

drac2k · 20th December 2020, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the comments. I don't think that Korean potters didn't have the capability to produce excellent pieces, but rather that this piece was probably produced rurally, meant to be more utilitarian than aesthetic.

19th December 2020, 08:06 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	3 Toes,4 Toes, 5 Toes Well, I seem to be on a China/Pottery/Plate kick and I just picked up this Dragon Bowl. I know very little about this subject other than what I like, however a very rudimentary rule I have is a 3 Toed Dragon is Japanese, & a 5 Toed Dragon is usually Chinese and a 4 Toed Dragon can be Korean. Is this a Korean Piece and if so any additional information would be appreciated. Attached Images

20th December 2020, 06:27 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	As nice as this is, I think it is a little crude for Chinese. I would lean toward Korean, but not as sure since this is not my area.

20th December 2020, 01:57 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Thanks for the comments. I don't think that Korean potters didn't have the capability to produce excellent pieces, but rather that this piece was probably produced rurally, meant to be more utilitarian than aesthetic.