Private Collection Appreciation of Ancient Chinese Ceramics

Author: Pei Guanghui
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: "Chinese Ancient Ceramics from Private Collections: Treasures from Xian De Jing She" is a collection of Chinese ancient ceramics by Mr. Chen, a private collector, and also a research work on ancient ceramics by Mr. Pei Guanghui, a scholar of ancient ceramics. The book features over 200 pieces of Chinese ancient ceramics collected by Mr. Chen of Xian De Jing She. The author provides insightful and profound introductions to these collections. In the process of appraising and researching each piece, the author meticulously observes the details, provides precise descriptions and introductions, and occasionally reveals new discoveries, insights, and questions. This is what distinguishes the book from other catalogs, showcasing its invaluable academic value. It is the result of the author's long-term dedication to the study of ancient ceramics, truly rare. Another distinctive feature of the book is that the selected pieces span from the Sui Dynasty to the early Republic of China, covering various kiln sites across different eras, with rich content and broad scope. The selected ancient ceramics are of high quality, mostly representative, rare, unique, exquisite, and superior pieces from each era, possessing significant historical and artistic value.