Articles on Antique Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
Chinese Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain
20 Mar 2021, 9:01 a.m. • Anthony Gray
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...
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...
