Lets compare an authentic Han dynasty cocoon jar side by side with a known reproduction, using our eyes to study the differences.
Super quick post regarding a recent discussion I was having about cleaning antiquities, particularly those which would have been buried underground. While there are many
Do you want to know how to detect fake Chinese antique porcelain? This article takes a detailed look at some fake Chinese antique porcelain along with discussion on how to identify fakes including wear and tear, coloration and reign marks.
I like to poke around on the discussion boards located here and here on the Asian Art Forum website where there are very lively discussions
Thermoluminescence testing is a method to authenticate the age of ancient works of art. However, it only works only with fired items, in other words items like porcelain, earthenware or bronze. If you don’t know what thermoluminescence testing is have a quick read.
What is Cloisonné enamelware and how is it created? These videos will take you through the start to finish process as filmed during visits to workshops in China.
Very informative overview of how to recognize and collect 19th and 20th century rose-medallion china.
This video teach you how to recognize Chinese antique ceramics using two blue and white plates as examples. One is a fake made in 2006 and the other is antique made 300 years ago.
Ceramic production in Asia dates back many thousands of years. The Chinese have always been regarded as the undisputed masters of ceramics. Other Asian cultures have made astonishing contributions as well. The collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts sheds light on virtually every type of Asian ceramic—from Neolithic vessels, to Japanese tea bowls, to Chinese export porcelain, and beyond. “
This older but very useful and interesting video shows you the steps in making of Chinese Tang tri-color pottery figurines. Useful when assessing new vs fake.
