The true dating of porcelain Porcelain is one of the traditional Chinese cultural arts, which has appeared as early as the Tang Dynasty and has been passed down to the present day.
The dating of porcelain has always been one of the important methods for people to study history and culture.
So, how do we date porcelain with true age? We need to make a preliminary judgment on the age of porcelain by looking at its shape and style.
The porcelain of each period has its own unique characteristics and forms.
For example, porcelain in the Tang Dynasty was usually plain and elegant in color and dignified and concise in shape;
The porcelain of the Song Dynasty is dominated by celadon and black glaze, and the shape is fine and delicate;
Yuan Dynasty porcelain is characterized by complex and diverse patterns, and bone china has become the mainstream;
The porcelain of the Ming Dynasty has undergone different periods such as Xuande, Chenghua, Jiajing and Wanli, and its shape, color and ornamentation have also undergone obvious changes;
The porcelain of the Qing Dynasty was more delicate, especially represented by pastels and blue and white flowers.
Through the observation of the shape of porcelain, we can preliminarily determine the age range to which it belongs.
We can further identify the age of porcelain by its fetal quality.
The fetal quality of porcelain varies slightly from period to period, which is related to the firing technology and raw materials at that time.
For example, the porcelain carcass of the Tang Dynasty is bleached, delicate and solid;
The porcelain fetal quality of the Song Dynasty was relatively thin and the texture was relatively coarse;
The porcelain carcass of the Yuan Dynasty was thicker and filled with very fine bubbles;
The porcelain of the Ming Dynasty was delicate and solid, with few bubbles;
The porcelain of the Qing Dynasty was more delicate and had a solid and smooth texture.
By observing and comparing the fetal quality of porcelain, we can further narrow down its age.
We can finalize the age of the porcelain by its ornamentation and style.
Porcelain ornamentation and style in different periods also have their own characteristics.
The porcelain decoration of the Tang Dynasty mostly adopts simple and atmospheric patterns such as geometric patterns and lotus patterns;
The porcelain of the Song Dynasty is dominated by water ripples, snowflake patterns and plum blossom patterns, and some landscape depictions often appear;
The porcelain ornaments of the Yuan Dynasty are rich and diverse, and the common ones are cloud patterns, dragon patterns, phoenix patterns, etc., and most of them are concise and clear;
The porcelain ornaments of the Ming Dynasty were rich and diverse, usually using elegant patterns such as flowers, landscapes and figures, and the style was relatively detailed;
The porcelain ornaments of the Qing Dynasty are intricate and intricate, reflecting a strong court style, and the style often includes the era names of emperors such as Xuande, Chenghua, and Qianlong.
Through the study of porcelain ornamentation and style, we can accurately identify it to a specific age range.
The dating of porcelain needs to comprehensively consider factors such as shape, fetal quality, ornamentation and style.
Accurate conclusions can only be drawn through comprehensive observation and comparison.
The dating of porcelain also requires continuous learning and practical experience, which requires long-term cultivation and concentration.
Porcelain is a treasure of the Chinese nation and an important part of Chinese civilization.
Through the dating of porcelain, we can have a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture, and feel the unique artistic charm of porcelain.
Let us observe, learn, and appreciate with our hearts, and explore the thousand-year-old mystery of porcelain together.