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Tai Hua

Time Period:
Probably 1900-1950

Location:
Unknown

Maker Information:
The location and exact time period of Tai Hua are unknown, however based on the style of his pieces he probably operated in the first half of the 20th century. He was probably a retailer or trading house of some sort.

Marks:
The mark of Tai Hua existed in the following form:

 TAIHUA and shop mark (?)    

Known workshop/artisan marks:
The mark of Tai Hua has been observed with the following shop marks:

 shop on Will's matchbox     

Examples and their marks:

Item # 1 – Tai Hua
Attribution:From the collection of Will Tomlinson
Form:Matchbox holder with simple design and cartouche engraved with Chinese character "character"
Dimensions:2.30 inches long and 1.5 inches wide

Item # 2 – Examples needed
Attribution: examples needed
Form: examples needed
Dimensions: examples needed

 


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