Articles on Antique Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

Chinese Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain

20 Mar 2021

Seated biscuit figure of a court official, Kangxi (1662-1722) Chinese Kangxi famille-verte porcelain is innovative and with a character all of its own. The multiplicity of designs and t...

Antique Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain

20 Mar 2021

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 wa...

Tests for Antique Amber

20 Mar 2021

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 after...