Ming Dynasty Type Catalog (Volume 1 and 2)

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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: With the gradual rise of the art market, books on art authentication have proliferated. Chinese ceramics hold a significant position in the art market, and the number of private collections is substantial. The history of Chinese ceramics spans over 10,000 years, with porcelain having a history of over 2,000 years, and the variety and quantity are vast. Finding a practical approach amidst the complex and diverse world of ceramics is indeed challenging. For collectors, it is impossible to acquire porcelain from every dynasty and kiln, and they can only selectively collect and appreciate based on their interests and financial capacity. Currently, 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, we have compiled and published this series of Chinese Cultural Relic Collection and Authentication books to help ceramic enthusiasts and collectors quickly get started and find a practical path for collecting. 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 emperors' reigns in each dynasty, providing great convenience for readers to quickly reference. The editing principle of this series is to prioritize quality over quantity, using standard specimens, and striving for authentic and reliable information. The detailed, orderly, and rich materials on Ming and Qing Dynasty ceramics will undoubtedly provide significant assistance to ceramic enthusiasts and collectors. This book classifies Ming Dynasty forms and arranges them in chronological order, serving as a reference for collectors to identify and authenticate, making it an invaluable toolbook for ceramic authentication.