Identification of Ming and Qing Porcelain Markings -- Volume of Auspicious Hall Names

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The hallmarks and auspicious inscriptions, like the reign marks, are accessories of porcelain and represent a unique cultural phenomenon in Chinese porcelain. However, most collectors tend to prioritize reign marks over the former, largely because reign marks have specific dates that can be verified, while hallmarks and auspicious inscriptions often lack clear meanings. In reality, this is not the case. Reign marks are not always reliable, whereas hallmarks and auspicious inscriptions genuinely reflect the social conditions of their time and play an irreplaceable role in porcelain authentication. This book includes over a thousand images of hallmarks, auspicious inscriptions, and personal names on Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain. While introducing the layout and writing style of each mark, it also strives to explore their meanings in detail. For those inscriptions with unclear origins, the book attempts to interpret them based on their literal meanings while providing brief introductions to the social phenomena of the time, helping readers understand the general historical context of each mark.