Articles on Antique Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

Antique Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain

20 Mar 2021, 12:12 p.m. • Anthony Gray

Large famille rose dish, Yongzheng (1723-35) Chinese famille-rose porcelain refers to Chinese porcelain decorated with predominantly pink coloured enamel, made from colloidal gold, which ...


Tests for Antique Amber

20 Mar 2021, 1:26 p.m. • Anthony Gray

Some types of amber have become extremely valuable, so I think listing various tests for amber is useful. Amber.jpg Amber is formed from tree resin which contains succinic acid; when aft...