Type Series. Qing Dynasty Type Volume (Upper and Lower)

Author: Lin Meirong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: With the gradual heating up of the art market, books on art authentication have been popping up one after another. Chinese ceramics are a significant aspect of the art market, and the number of private collections is also quite large. The history of Chinese ceramics spans over 10,000 years, with porcelain having more than 2,000 years of history. Moreover, the variety and quantity are vast. It is indeed not easy to find a practical method in the complex and diverse world of ceramics. For collectors, it is impossible to collect porcelain from every dynasty and kiln, and they can only choose to collect and appreciate based on their interests and financial resources. From the current collection status, high antiquity porcelain before the Yuan Dynasty is mostly unearthed and not easily obtained by collectors. Therefore, collectors of ceramics naturally shift their focus to porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties onwards. In light of this, to help ceramic enthusiasts and collectors quickly get started and find a practical path for collecting, we have edited and published this series of Chinese Cultural Relic Collection and Authentication books. The time frame is primarily focused on Ming and Qing Dynasty porcelain, and the content is divided into several categories: inscriptions, forms, patterns, and glazes. In terms of chronological arrangement, it follows the order of the reigns of emperors from each dynasty, providing great convenience for readers to quickly look up information. The editorial principle of this series is to prioritize quality over quantity, using standard specimens, and striving for authentic and reliable data. The detailed, orderly, and rich variety of Ming and Qing Dynasty ceramic materials will undoubtedly provide significant help to ceramic enthusiasts and collectors. This book organizes Qing Dynasty porcelain forms into categories such as jars, pots, bowls, plates, and urns, arranging them in chronological order according to dynastic reigns. It provides a reference for artifact collectors in terms of identification standards, making it an extremely practical and hands-on toolbook.