What is a Chenghua mark?

The chenghua mark was used extensively on late C19th chinese crackle glaze wares, and on Japanese porcelain (not as fakery, but as emulation or respect) and of course on modern copies coming out of Jingdezhen factories now. Good place for newbies and others who are looking for that type of porcelain.

How can you tell if something was in the Ming Dynasty?

The touch of “blackish” is at least a good sign if you are looking for provincial Ming. Modern late 19th century pieces is often decorated with an annoyingly dark, clear blue. Look for this on ginger jars with big characters on.

Why are Ming vases so valuable?

The Ming dynasty was known for its wealth, cultural expansion and vases. But, what made its porcelain so valuable? But it was the improved enamel glazes of the early Qing dynasty, fired at a higher temperature, that acquired a more brilliant look than those of the Ming dynasty.

How do I identify a Chinese vase?

To evaluate the age of Chinese porcelain, and thus the era it was manufactured within, the following must be assessed – in this order:

1. Shape of the item.
2. Colour palette.
3. Decorative style.
4. Base and foot of the item.
5. Glazed finish.
6. Clay.
7. Signs of ageing.
8. Any marks on the item.

How do I know if my china is worth anything?

If you can see a lot of light coming through the piece, you most likely have china with bone ash in it. Examine the color. Noritake also notes that the color of bone china tends to be more ivory than white. If your piece is pure white, it is more likely to be hard or soft porcelain.

How can you tell bone china?

If you hold up any piece of bone china up to a light and place your hand behind it, you should be able to see your fingers through it. Bone china also has a certain clear ring if you flick the edge of a cup or plate with your fingernail.

What is the definition of Ming dynasty?

The Ming dynasty (/mɪŋ/), officially the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644 following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China ruled by Han Chinese.

Why is Ming dynasty porcelain famous?

The Ming dynasty is rightly famous for its fine ceramics and especially the cobalt blue-and-white porcelain produced in such towns as Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. Still highly prized by collectors today, Ming porcelain would have a major influence on the ceramics of many other countries from Japan to Britain .

What is the value of a Ming dynasty vase?

When the word Ming vase is mentioned to the general public most will automatically think of something worth millions but this is not necessarily the case, a non imperial (Minyao) genuine Ming period vase can be picked up for as little as $100, whereas a genuine imperial Ming vase could be worth many millions depending on the period & decoration.

What is Ming Tang?

Ming Tang translated means bright hall, hall of light or as I like to think “bright hall and beautiful area” and it is an important aspect of Feng Shui and very often overlooked even by many experienced Feng Shui masters. Creating Ming Tang in a building is critical in Feng Shui. In ancient China,…