Antique Guide (Edited with Plain Language and Colorful Illustrations)

Author: Zhao Ruzhen (Republic of China)
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: For those new to the collection of antiques, how should they choose reference books? First, they should select those that have stood the test of time, are recognized by the antique collecting community as meticulously compiled, substantive in content, and truly instructive for beginners. Zhao Ruzhen's Comprehensive Guide to Antiques is widely regarded as a good book. Zhao Ruzhen was the daughter-in-law of Yu Jiemen, a renowned antique collector from the late Qing Dynasty, and the owner of Cui Zhen Zhai in Liulichang. He possessed extensive knowledge of antiques. Comprehensive Guide to Antiques was published in 1942 and has influenced generations of antique collectors. The knowledge it offers in identifying, distinguishing, and replicating antiques is irreplaceable by other books on the subject. The Complete Edition of Comprehensive Guide to Antiques, published by Beijing Publishing House in 1992, was highly favored by readers and has been reprinted multiple times. This reissue of Comprehensive Guide to Antiques is made in consideration of the practical needs of antique collectors. It adopts a selective and concise approach, is translated into plain language, and is richly illustrated, making the book more engaging and practical.