Antique porcelain

Author: Li Yinghao
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Publishing Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Ancient porcelain holds value. Perfect antiques exhibit a lustrous, jade-like sheen with a serene glow, rare and highly sought after, their worth increasing with time. However, forgers abound in the market, making it difficult to discern authenticity. For friends who appreciate and enjoy collecting ancient porcelain, this book offers straightforward yet insightful tips for identification. Beyond analyzing the shapes, patterns, and inscriptions to authenticate Yuan, Ming, and Qing imperial porcelain, it also provides selection secrets and guidance on preserving value. Additionally, it introduces the distinctive features of various glaze, underglaze blue, famille rose, polychrome, and famille verte porcelain from different dynasties, covering everything from kiln-firing techniques to glaze composition, each showcasing unique aesthetics, all of which are crucial for appreciation.