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Porcelain for the Emperors: Imperial Wares of the Song , Ming and Qing Dynasties

Robert D. Mowry Ceramics made expressly for the Chinese Imperial Court first came to the fore during the Northern Song period (960–1127) with ivory-hued Ding ware and celadon-glazed Ru ware. Guan ware, with its crackled, grayish-blue glaze, enjoyed Imperial favor during the Southern Song period (1127–1279), and brought to a close the long tradition of

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Imperial Ming Dynasty porcelain exhibition opens at Palace Museum

An exhibition of 196 sets of imperial Chinese porcelain wares dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) opened Tuesday at the Palace Museum in Beijing. The exhibits include the collections of the Palace Museum and some relics unearthed near Jingdezhen City which is well known as China's porcelain capital in east China's Jiangxi Province. Take

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Authenticating Chinese Art Imperial Northern Song Dynasty Ru Ware

Authenticating Chinese Imperial Northern Song Dynasty Ru Ware.Chinese Imperial Song Dynasty Ru Wares are the most Important, Collectable and Valuable ceramics China has ever produce at These wares were the first wares to be commissioned by the Emperor to be used exclusively by Himself and his Court in China's history.

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A Guide to the Symbolism of Chinese Ceramic Decoration

Peonies, jasmine, chrysanthemums and other flowers are loaded with meaning in Chinese art. Chinese porcelain has been decorated with a huge variety of motifs in the years since the first recognisable shapes appeared on painted pottery in the Neolithic period. Since the Song dynasty (960-1279) flowers have been among the most popular decorative themes. This

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