Identification of Ming and Qing Porcelain Markings Qing Dynasty Date Markings Scroll

Author: Tie Yuan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive collection of dated porcelain marks and monogram signatures from the Qing Dynasty. It includes 859 dated marks, ranging from the Shunzhi period in the early Qing to the Xuantong period at the end of the Qing, encompassing both standardized official kiln marks and unrestrained folk kiln marks, as well as imitative marks that closely resemble the originals. Unlike previous approaches that analyzed marks in isolation or determined objects based solely on marks, this book provides detailed discussions on writing styles, layout arrangements, and political and folk customs, offering readers a fresh perspective. There are 427 monogram signatures, including both official and folk kiln items. The themes cover animals, plants, patterns, and textual designs, making them extremely diverse. The vary from to realistic, each reflecting the stylistic characteristics of their respective eras. This book serves as an essential reference for identifying Qing Dynasty porcelain.