Allen's Authentication of Ancient Chinese Ceramics

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Allen's Authentication of Ancient Chinese Ceramics Allen's Antiques Ltd PUBLISHED JANUARY 2006 THE BOOK YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. WAS USD$111.00 NOW JUST USD$61.00 Plus Postage SAVE USD$50.00 If this book saves you from buying just one fake, or enables you to positively identify an authentic antique Chinese ceramic, it should have paid for itself. DESCRIPTION: The fourth book in what has unintentionally become a series on Chinese antiques, "Allen's Authentication of Ancient Chinese Ceramics" covers, as the name suggests, authentication techniques for Chinese ceramics for the 5,000 year period from the neolithic period to the end of the Ming dynasty. Accessing the author's 23 year experience in dealing and collecting Chinese ceramics, plus the stock sold by his New Zealand-based company, Allen's Antiques Ltd over the past six years, this book provides novice collectors and dealers with sensible advice which would otherwise take years to learn. 340 Pages 776 Colour Illustrations The book starts with some practical advice on potential pitfalls which will be faced by anyone collecting these wares. This is followed by a useful chronology of China which sets out the most commonly encountered cultures and dynasties, together with a brief history of Chinese ceramics.Then follows a lengthy chapter on alleged scientific dating procedures, including thermoluminescence (T.L.) testing, followed by chapters on visible indicators of age, and simple tricks of the trade.T are additional chapters on marks and calligraphic inscriptions, and modern fakes and their detection, together with photographic examples of a number of these fakes.The book then focuses on five problem areas, with more practical advice on identifying both genuine ancient ceramics, and the bane of every collector's life; modern fakes made intentionally to deceive. Chapter 10 is a lengthy catalogue of representative examples of genuine ceramics sold by Allen's Antiques Ltd on the internet, most of these stating their selling prices. So you have not only the only book devoted entirely to identifying both fake and genuine ancient Chinese ceramics, but a useful price guide as well. ................................................................................................................................ Price reduced owing to high cost of storage in damp-free warehouse. POSTAGE/DELIVERY ESTIMATES: The following are estimates of postage costs by air, inclusive of a custom made packaging box bought for the purpose. Air Post (8 Business Days). Australia: $US19.65 U.S.A, Canada, China, Asia: $US42.30Great Britain & E.E.C Countries: $US47.00Rest of World: Please ask for a quote. Please note this is a large and heavy book. If you would like economy post, which could take anyw from 3 to 8 weeks to arrive, please deduct 15% off the air post rates above. Book Trade Inquiries Welcome Key Words: Chinese, Japanese, neolithic, Shang dynasty, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, ceramic, ceramics, porcelain, china, pottery, stoneware, Yingqing, Ying Qing, Qingbai, Qing Bai, Ching Pai, celadon, underglaze blue, monochrome, glaze, famille verte, rose medallion, mark and period, Imperial, guanyao, guan yao, export, jade, bronze, ivory, thermoluminescence, NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS: We wish all of our sales to be successfully & pleasantly concluded, so in order that t are no misunderstandings, please read the terms of sale, insurance, and warranty details below, before placing an order OUR EXTENDED GUARANTEE All items offered or sold by Allen's Antiques Ltd are guaranteed to be of the age and condition stated in our listings and on our invoices. Please see below for full details of our warranty and refund policy. INSURANCE: New Zealand Post does not insure antiques unless they are sent by their prohibitively expensive Courier Post. However, Allen's Antiques offers insured air p... read more

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