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...