Identification of Ming and Qing Porcelain Markings -- Qing Dynasty dated flower scrolls

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive collection of dated porcelain marks and monograms from the Qing Dynasty. It includes 859 dated marks, ranging from the Shunzhi period in the early Qing to the Xuantong period at the end of the Qing, encompassing both standardized official kiln marks and unrestrained folk kiln marks, as well as imitative marks that closely resemble the originals. Unlike previous approaches that discussed marks in isolation or determined the authenticity of objects based solely on them, this book provides detailed arguments from the perspectives of writing style, layout arrangement, and political and folk customs, offering readers a fresh and insightful perspective. There are 427 monograms, including both official and folk kiln items. The themes range from animals and plants to patterns and textual marks, showcasing great diversity. The vary from casual to realistic, each reflecting the stylistic characteristics of their respective eras. This book serves as an essential reference for identifying Qing Dynasty porcelain.