Porcelain Road

Author: Li Chen
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The for collecting ancient porcelain is high, not in terms of price but in terms of identification. Unlike calligraphy and painting, porcelain lacks known creators, which opens the door for forgers. Identifying the authenticity of porcelain requires more than just examining the; the processes of aging and marketing are shrouded in layers of fog, often interspersed with many fabricated and enticing stories. Therefore, understanding the unscrupulous antique dealers is also an indispensable lesson. Author Li Chen, a renowned porcelain collector, writes with a sense of responsibility, sharing his personal experiences and profound insights into the thrilling stories of ancient porcelain dealers. Among them are legitimate transactions, but there are also instances of fraud, vividly portraying the allure and danger of the porcelain world. Readers can gain insights into the origins of forgeries and trafficking, as well as learn about the identification of genuine and counterfeit porcelain, making this a lively textbook. The book is richly illustrated. All the objects in the book are vetted by the famous Chinese ceramic appraiser Mr. Geng Baochang, who also wrote the title for the book. The book delves deeply into the operational forms and patterns of ancient porcelain trading through the narrative form; it describes the activities and mindsets of various types of ancient porcelain dealers; analyzes the reasons for their success and failure, revealing their world to readers in a comprehensive and vivid manner.