Identification of Ming and Qing Porcelain Markings: Hall Names and Auspicious Phrases Scroll

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The hall name mark and auspicious phrase mark, like the reign mark, are accessories of porcelain and represent a unique cultural phenomenon in Chinese porcelain. However, most collectors tend to prioritize reign marks while overlooking the former, largely because reign marks have specific dates that can be verified, whereas hall names and auspicious phrases often lack clear meanings. In reality, this is not the case. Reign marks are not always reliable, while hall names and auspicious phrases are genuine reflections of the social conditions of the time and play an irreplaceable role in porcelain authentication. This book includes over a thousand images of hall names, auspicious phrases, and personal marks from Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain. While introducing the layout and writing style of each mark, it also strives to explain their specific meanings in detail. For those marks with unclear origins, the book attempts to interpret them based on their literal meanings while providing brief introductions to the social phenomena of the time, helping readers understand the general historical context of each mark.