Qing Dynasty Jiaqing porcelain

Author: Tie Yuan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Under the dazzling halo of Qianlong porcelain, Jiaqing porcelain appears dim and unremarkable. Therefore, researchers often mention the "Three Reigns of Qing" when discussing it, as if Jiaqing porcelain is not worth mentioning. In reality, this is not the case. Although Jiaqing porcelain cannot be compared with the three generations of Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong, it is not as inferior as commonly said. Some Jiaqing porcelain pieces are extremely difficult to distinguish from Qianlong pieces without inscriptions, which is the correct positioning of Jiaqing porcelain. Due to the lag in research, the market trend has been sluggish. In recent years, as the prices of Qianlong porcelain have risen steadily, they have driven up the prices of Jiaqing porcelain as well. However, the exact value remains somewhat unclear to collectors. In light of this, this book records over 300 pieces of Jiaqing official and civilian kiln porcelain. Regarding official kiln pieces, there are both high-end works priced above 1 million RMB and excellent pieces priced between 400,000 to 500,000 RMB, while the majority are the types that general collectors are fond of, priced below 100,000 RMB. In addition to adhering to the consistent approach of the "Old Antiques Series" in terms of pricing, which strives for accuracy and reliability, each category is preceded by a detailed textual introduction. This allows readers to not only understand the prices but also gain a general grasp of the variety, characteristics, and positioning standards of Jiaqing porcelain, making the book highly instructive and practical.