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Guide
The world of Chinese and Asian art is mesmerising and the articles below are your guides through the fascinating, complex and richly-woven history of Chinese antiques.
Chinese Antiques
A Quick Guide to Antique Chinese Pottery
The rich history of Chinese pottery and Chinese ceramics dates back many thousands of years and the finest pieces are revered and admired the world over for their intricate beauty,...
A Quick Guide to Chinese Imperial Jade
Symbolising purity and moral integrity and prized for its otherworldly magical qualities, imperial jade is a gemstone that is revered in Chinese culture with a unique significance...
Ming
A Quick Guide to Chinese Antique Blue and White Vases
Blue and white vases command a very special place in the wonderfully rich and fascinating history of Chinese pottery. At its most basic, blue and white pottery – one of the most...
Japanese Ceramics
From practical household wares such as the classic antique Japanese vase to beautifully intricate sculptures, traditional Japanese ceramics, known as yakimono, literally ‘fired...
A Concise Guide to Ming Porcelain
Ming porcelain is the most famous and arguably collectible of all Chinese antiques and they are some of the world’s most desirable works of art. They are renowned throughout...
A Concise Guide to Antique Ming Bowls
Ming dynasty bowls are some of the most collectible of all Chinese and Asian antiques. They have been desired for their intricate craftsmanship and inherent beauty for many hundreds...
A Concise Guide to Antique White Jade
Antique white jade has been revered for thousands of years and is as highly prized in China as gold and diamonds are in the West. White jade stone jewellery and ornaments are among...
An Easy Guide to Ming Dynasty Art and Ming Artwork
The Ming dynasty ushered in an unprecedented period of creativity and much of the Ming dynasty artwork - porcelain and ceramics, painting, decorative crafts and jewellery - is...
A Quick Guide to Chinese Antiques
Chinese antiques are among the most sought after in the whole of the art world. They are famed and revered for their craftsmanship, style and beauty and here you can read the fascinating...