Identification of privately held scattered cultural relics.

Author: Sun Qi (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: This book covers a wide range of collectibles, divided into fourteen chapters: Ceramics, Calligraphy and Painting, Jewelry, Stone Carvings, Bone, Horn, and Ivory Carvings, Stationery, Hardwood Furniture, Snuff Bottles, Sculptures, Bronze Mirrors, Bronze Incense Burners, Seals, Cloisonné, and Zisha Ware. It provides detailed introductions to the historical origins, varieties, identification methods, and market value of each type of artifact. The informative text is complemented by exquisite illustrations. Particularly noteworthy is the focus on lesser-known artifacts scattered among the people, which were previously overlooked by collectors. This not only helps readers appreciate precious cultural relics but also highlights the treasures found in their own surroundings, making it a valuable guide to folk artifacts with high practicality.