Essential Guide to Collecting and Authenticating Chinese Artifacts: Pattern Series on Qing Dynasty Objects (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Lin Meirong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: With the gradual rise 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 substantial. The history of Chinese ceramics spans over 10,000 years, with porcelain having a history of over 2,000 years, and the variety and quantity are vast. It is indeed challenging to find a practical approach amidst the complex and diverse world of ceramics. For collectors, it is impossible to collect porcelain from every dynasty and kiln, and they can only selectively collect and appreciate based on their interests and financial capacity. From the current collection status, high antiquity porcelain before the Yuan Dynasty is mostly unearthed and not easily accessible to 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 compiled and published this series of Chinese Cultural Relics Collection and Authentication books. The time frame is primarily focused on Ming and Qing Dynasty porcelain, and the content is organized into several categories: inscriptions, shapes, 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 find 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 assistance to ceramic enthusiasts and collectors. This book categorizes Qing Dynasty porcelain shapes into jars, pots, bowls, plates, and urns, arranging them in chronological order according to dynastic reigns. It offers a valuable reference for artifact collectors, serving as a highly practical and hands-on tool.