Porcelain Collection Practical Review (Food Vessels)

Author: Gao A-shen
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The key to collecting ancient porcelain is authenticity and dating. Theoretically, any piece of ancient ceramics can be identified by its body material, glaze, shape, decoration, mark, and craftsmanship, revealing its origins. However, in reality, it is now very difficult to ensure the authenticity of collectibles. The reason is obvious: with the advancement of modern information transmission technology, while high-definition color illustrations are widely used to teach cultural heritage knowledge, forgers can also easily obtain any desired blueprint for imitation. As a result, modern forgeries surpass the skills of authentic pieces. If one cannot promptly improve and deepen their understanding, or if their cognitive process remains stuck at the superficial level of identifying shapes and recognizing marks, the consequences will naturally be unthinkable. This book introduces knowledge on collecting and identifying ancient porcelain eating utensils, including 182 pieces such as: porcelain plates with spring green designs, celadon-glazed porcelain plates with chrysanthemum decorations, and black-glazed porcelain bowls with landscape designs.