They mean basically the same thing Wares for the common people as opposed to Guanyao ware, which is “meant” for the upper classes. Yes, I have...
Hello. This looks like a censer to me and it is basic Minyao ware (ware of the people) which is exported worldwide to this day.
Yes, this is really lovely too. I actually prefer textural stoneware or earthenware with oomph over fine porcelain, although it is logical the...
It looks a bit like Shiwan ware, but the shade of yours is especially appealing and the proportions are lovely
Thank you. Actually to this day, I have a lot of trouble with posting, especially the photos bit
Hello again, everyone. Hope you’re all well. I’m afraid I have to trouble you again as I simply can’t seem to date this. 1870s or early 20th...
As cobalt from Persia was so highly prized, that won’t surprise me in the slightest.
Please do. I wish you would. We can discuss anything there. Here too of course, but in more confidentiality there. Just have to word things carefully
I couldn’t agree more and that’s what makes it infinitely interesting, all the possible narratives and viewpoints. Truly “no man is an island...
The problem is that the Peranakans have their own definition while the purist collectors have theirs. Take away the blue-&-white wares of the...
Actually, you are right. Sorry, my mistake. This kind of scrolling design is still considered “Shanghai ware” by the Peranakans, which means it is...
I always believe culture and time flow one into another, so I try to study all cultures to see their influences on each other. Obviously the...
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Marks on such Kitchenqing pieces are usually just random, very simplified, graphic depictions of reign marks.
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