Ming Dynasty Pattern Catalog

Author: Wang Fang Liu Yuan
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Publishing 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 hold a significant position in the art market, and the number of private collections is also substantial. The history of Chinese pottery 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, ceramic collectors 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 Relic Collection and Authentication books. The time frame primarily focuses on Ming and Qing Dynasty porcelain, and the content is organized into several categories: inscriptions, forms, 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 materials. The detailed, orderly, and rich variety of Ming and Qing porcelain materials will undoubtedly provide significant assistance to ceramic enthusiasts and collectors. This book classifies the glazes of porcelain before the Ming Dynasty and arranges them in chronological order, serving as a valuable reference for collectors in porcelain authentication. It is an indispensable toolbook for identifying ceramics.