Message #44802

[Joey Silver / Si Zhouyi 義周司]

Dear Charll,

      I get the idea, but don't like it.
I bought my first Gan Xuanwen (Early Period) IPSB in Sotheby's London in July 1981. It was stained with snuff.
Years later, I asked Y.F. if I should clean it. His advice was to look at it as if it was an antique painting on old yellowed silk. I then asked if i should use snuff to stain all my IPSBs. His response was, "No. Leave clean ones clean. But if it is already stained, see the positive in it."
   
    No need for Li Ruchen to stain a bottle unless requested to do so by the one commissioning it. I did NOT request it, and did not buy the two made for me with staining. If Pin, or anyone else buying one likes it, I'm happy for them.
Best,
Joey

   

Joey,

The yellow background gives a warm feeling and I suspect is to provide the idea of parchment.  Personally I do like this type of background on the right bottle. I agree though that with a calligraphy bottle you lose both a bit on clarity and crispness in the design with such a background.

Charll