MARKS ON CHINESE CERAMICS by Gerald Davidson - 2021 Edition

Books

$475

Origin

China

Age / Period

2021

Condition

Brand New

Building on the gradual success of the first unique small format 'Guide' (450 marks) published in 1987 which was reprinted twice, and then the much acclaimed and more comprehensive 'Handbook' (1800 marks) published in 1994. Followed by a Second edition, that was 10-years in the making, a publication that contained twice the content with approaching 3,400 marks spread over 310 pages, that was released in 2010 and re-printed in 2013. For 2021, an even larger (400 pages) third edition has been published that now contains almost 4200 marks. it is the only reference work in any language to deal so exhaustively with the entire range of these very diverse marks. The almost 4,200 individual marks are beautifully reproduced in color and still compiled in sections and groupings to make recognition of such unfamiliar shapes as easy as possible. All of the marks are translated into English together with the pinyin Romanisation. <br /> The range of marks includes not only those in the regular Kaishu script but also over 700 marks redrawn in the classical Zhuanshu seal script form together with a range of pictorial symbols. The new book is completed with a very detailed 100-page Directory section that provides a wide range of historical, dating, geographical and mythological information, where available, for each mark. Inscriptions and marks of varying types appeared on Chinese pottery and porcelain with increasing frequency from the Tang Dynasty (618 - 906 CE) through to the Republic in the early years of the 20th century. From imperial marks to the many "hall" and auspicious marks used by scholars, collectors, potters and artists this is the essential book for all professional buyers, collectors and antique and art dealers with an interest in Chinese ceramics. Written in a way that will appeal to the beginner as well as the experienced professional. The 40-page introduction contains color illustrations of a varied range of objects together with their marks. Below are the prices for the older (used) version of this book on a popular website.