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

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publication Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive collection of dated porcelain marks and painted 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 (unconventional) folk kiln marks, as well as imitative marks that closely resemble the originals. Unlike past approaches that analyzed marks in isolation or used them to determine the authenticity of items, this book provides detailed arguments based on writing styles, layout arrangements, and political and folk customs, offering readers a fresh perspective. There are 427 painted signatures, including both official and folk kiln items. The themes range from animals and plants to patterns and textual designs, showcasing great diversity. The expressions are either (casual) or (realistic), each reflecting the stylistic characteristics of their respective eras. This book serves as an essential reference for identifying Qing Dynasty porcelain.