What is Jingdezhen known for?

It is known as the “Porcelain Capital” because it has been producing Chinese ceramics for at least 1,000 years, and for much of that period Jingdezhen porcelain was the most important and finest quality in China. The city has a well-documented history that stretches back over 2,000 years.

How do you identify Chinese export porcelain?

1) The vast majority of Chinese porcelain is unmarked. If a piece is signed, it is likely a reproduction. (A marking of ‘China’ indicates a date of 1890-1915 and ‘Made in China’ indicates one later than 1915). 2) Chinese porcelain is known for its bright white and smooth appearance.

Why are Ming vases important?

It first appeared in the earlier Tang and Song dynasties. So Ming porcelain was neither the first nor the best, but it remains one of the most significant milestones in ceramic history because it was during this dynasty (1368-1644) that China dramatically improved its ceramic technology.

How can you tell Jingdezhen porcelain?

For instance, blue and white porcelain, first produced in the Yuan Dynasty, differs from Song-era Qingbai (青白, meaning “bluish-white”) ware, which is transparent and jade-like. Another way to determine the date of a porcelain piece is by looking at the marking on the bottom of the item.

Is Jingdezhen porcelain valuable?

It has extremely high historic value. In 2005, a blue and white porcelain piece called “Guigu xiashan” was auctioned off in the United Kingdom for 230 million yuan (approx. 3 billion yen).

Is Chinese export porcelain valuable?

Antique pieces of Canton ware can range in value from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars for traditional, common forms like plates.

How do you tell if you have a Ming vase?

Ming Dynasty Markings Known as ‘reign marks’, the practice of adding inscriptions became popular during the Ming dynasty. Vases were marked and these Ming dynasty vase markings – usually on the base of the piece – denoted that it was commissioned for the Emperor or for the Imperial household.

What is a Ming vase worth?

The experts came back with good news, revealing that the bowl is thought to be worth between $300,000 and $500,000. In fact, it is believed to be one of only seven such bowls in existence and most of the others are in museums.

How do you identify Ming dynasty porcelain?

The Ming clay bodies seems to contain an iron impurity which makes the unglazed parts of the porcelain body to turn into an rusty iron color when fired. This rusty red color is often seen where the glaze stops short of the foot rim.