Essential Guide to Collecting and Authenticating Chinese Artifacts: Decorative Patterns Series - Ming Dynasty Objects Volume (Upper and Lower)

Author: Teng Haisheng (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: With the gradual rise of the art market, books on art authentication have been proliferating. Chinese ceramics hold a significant position in the art market, and the number of private collections is also substantial. The history of Chinese pottery spans over 10,000 years, and porcelain has existed for over 2,000 years, with an enormous variety and quantity. Finding a practical approach amidst the complex and diverse world of ceramics is indeed challenging. For collectors, it is impossible to acquire porcelain from every dynasty and kiln site, and they can only selectively collect and appreciate based on their interests and financial capacity. From the current collecting landscape, high antiquity porcelain before the Yuan Dynasty is mostly unearthed and difficult for collectors to obtain. Therefore, ceramic collectors 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 compiled and published this series of Chinese Cultural Relic Collection and Authentication Books. The time frame primarily focuses on Ming and Qing Dynasty porcelain, and the content is organized 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 reference. The editorial principle of this series is to prioritize quality over quantity, using standard specimens, and striving for authentic and reliable information. The detailed, orderly, and rich variety of Ming and Qing porcelain materials will undoubtedly provide significant assistance to ceramic enthusiasts and collectors. This book classifies Ming Dynasty forms and arranges them in the order of dynasties or reign names, offering a valuable reference for collectors as a standard for authentication. It is an indispensable toolbook for porcelain authentication.