Identification of Ming and Qing porcelain inscriptions. Qing dynasty dated floral monograms scroll

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive collection of dated porcelain marks and monograms from the Qing Dynasty. It includes 859 dated marks from the Shunzhi period of the early Qing Dynasty to the Xuantong period of the late Qing Dynasty. These marks range from standardized official kiln pieces to unrestrained folk kiln pieces, as well as imitations that closely resemble the real thing. Moreover, it breaks away from the traditional approach of discussing marks in isolation and determining the authenticity of items based solely on the marks. Instead, it provides detailed arguments from the perspective of writing style, layout arrangement, political and folk customs, offering readers a fresh and innovative perspective. There are 427 monograms, including both official kiln pieces and folk kiln pieces. The themes cover animals, plants, patterns, and textual designs, making them extremely diverse. The expressions range from casual to realistic, each showcasing the stylistic characteristics of their respective eras. This book serves as an essential reference tool for identifying Qing Dynasty porcelain.