HOW DO I KNOW THE HEAD VASE IS A FAKE? WHEN A SELLER HIDES THEIR BIDDERS by making their identity private _ BIG WARNING SIGN !! ...this is done so no one can contact them and let them know they are buying a REPRODUCTION_ I was disgusted as I watched a $9.00 headvase close bidding at around 80 bucks .....YUK!!!!!!!how do they sleep? THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS NIPPON MARKING in vintage - the only asian marking is one word "JAPAN" with a delicate wreath around it AND that "R in a circle" is in fact copyright infringement as it belongs to a Real Brand. Also click on "ITEMS FOR SALE"---check out other girls they're selling - if they all look like something is wrong or just not thrilling, that's because they may be those creep repros. GOTO_ www.headvasemuseum.com and look at the vintage version....NOTICE ANYTHING- WOW - GORGEOUS - BEAUTIFUL - MEGA DIFFERENCE!! delicate details, wonderful color, sensual shapes......just visit and treat your eyes to these amazing women. When I started out buying Collectable Head Vases a few months ago, I got stuck with three REPROS_ don't ask_ I mean fortunately they are the better FAKES _ but I would've prefered to spend $39 bucks on a vintage Head Vase with a chipped eyelashes or missing fingers ;-) Bidding on a repro is rediculous when it's available at OVERSTOCK.com 24/7 ~~~~ DUH!!!!! BUT _ on a positive note for REPROS- check out my guide on Fabulous Fakes_Fabulous Buys!!!!! Gotta go _gotta check my bids !!! Chelsea ;-)