Antique Porcelain Collection 300 Questions - Treasure Appraisal. Mass Collection 2

Author: Shi Shuqing
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: What is porcelain? Porcelain was first invented and long produced in ancient China before spreading to various parts of the world. Porcelain is made from a special, fine, and white clay. High-quality porcelain clay (commonly known as kaolin). After selection and processing, it becomes high-aluminum and low-iron fine body. Secondly, porcelain is generally glazed with high-temperature-resistant glaze. Due to the high temperature, it produces a clear metallic sound when struck. High-temperature porcelain has glaze color that never fades and is easy to clean, which is of great significance for improving human health. What is the appraisal of ancient porcelain? Using scientific methods to analyze and distinguish the authenticity of ancient porcelain and its artistic level is called the appraisal of ancient porcelain. The history of Chinese porcelain production is long, with numerous kiln sites and vast output. In addition to the (treasures passed down through generations), the most abundant finds in underground excavations are porcelain pieces. However, for various reasons, some people in history have produced replicas or fakes of ancient porcelain, making it difficult to discern the truth from fiction. To protect cultural relics, accurate scientific appraisal of their authenticity is necessary. The rustic and elegant ancient porcelain, the emerald-green jade-like celadon, the silver-like white porcelain, and the dazzlingly colorful porcelain will be presented one by one under your gaze. The flickering kiln fire has forged the history of wisdom of the Chinese nation and the eternal beauty of humanity. In this colorful world of ancient porcelain, the ingenuity of ancient Chinese people and the unique aesthetic tastes of the Eastern nation are harmoniously and perfectly unified.