Identification of Ming and Qing Porcelain Markings. Volume of Hall Names and Auspicious Phrases

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Hall name marks and auspicious phrase marks, like the reign marks, are accessories of porcelain, representing a unique cultural phenomenon in Chinese porcelain. However, most collectors tend to focus more on reign marks while giving less importance to the former, largely because reign marks have specific dates that can be verified, whereas hall names and auspicious phrases often lack clear meanings. In reality, this is not the case. Reign marks are not always reliable, while hall names and auspicious phrases genuinely reflect the social conditions of the time and play an irreplaceable role in porcelain authentication. This book includes over a thousand images of hall names, auspicious phrases, and personal marks from Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain. While introducing the layout and writing style of each mark, it also strives to explore their specific meanings in detail. For those marks with unclear origins, the book attempts to interpret them based on their literal meanings and provides brief introductions to the social phenomena of the time, helping readers understand the general historical context of each mark.