Identification of Qingtian Stone

Author: Xia Faqi
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: The Chinese nation is one of the most passionate about collecting. Throughout history, there have been many renowned collectors. Since the reform and opening-up, a nationwide "collecting fever" has swept across China. However, collecting is an art, and whether for beginners or seasoned collectors, it's easy to fall victim to scams. Nowadays, not only are fakes and counterfeits rampant in the market for calligraphy, paintings, and antiques, but even auctions are sometimes plagued by forgeries. This is indeed a problem that troubles collectors.
Given this, we have compiled and published this series of "Baofojiao" books, divided into two series: "Appreciating Chinese Calligraphy and Painting." This series particularly emphasizes "practicality" and "operationality," aiming to provide genuine help to avid collectors. All the authors are not only research experts but also "collectors" and "enthusiasts," with practical experience in their respective fields. They have all "found hidden gems" in their areas of expertise, and some of the works featured in the books are even their own collections.
The author of Appreciating Qingtan Stone, Mr. Xia Faqi, is the Deputy Director of the Seal Stone Professional Committee of the Chinese Gemstone Association and a senior craft artist. He has been researching Qingtan stone and Qingtan stone carving for over forty years and has published numerous works such as The History of Qingtan Stone Carving, The Complete Guide to Qingtan Stone, and Illustrated Catalog of Qingtan Stone Carving. He is a well-known expert in appreciating Qingtan stone. If you are passionate about collecting Qingtan carvings, this book would be an excellent guide for beginners.
In the past, teachers often criticized those who didn't pay attention in class but crammed for exams at the last minute as being "making a last-minute prayer to Buddha." But does "making a last-minute prayer to Buddha" actually work? It probably does, because most people have indeed passed exams this way. In collecting, it's likely the same—provided you're praying to the right "Buddha." Our books are the "Baofojiao" series, and we are praying to the right "Buddha." "Don't burn incense，。。With Baofojiao, treasures won't run away." Believe it or not, this is true. If you are passionate about collecting, why not buy a set of books and "make a last-minute prayer to Buddha" to see for yourself?