The Complete Guide to Antiques (Platinum Edition)

Name: The Complete Guide to Antiques (Platinum Edition)
Author: Zhao Ruzhen

古玩指南大全集（超值白金版）

by Zhao Ruzhen (赵汝珍)

Status: Completed
Length: 412k Words
Genre: Historical
Updated: 4y ago
Source: Fanqie

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Antiques, prized for their appreciation, collectible, and investment value, have once again become a focus of public attention. Programs such as China Central Television’s Appraising Treasures and Wang Gang’s The World of Collectibles introduce antiques to viewers and readers. More and more readers are also becoming interested in antiques. For this reason, we have specially compiled and published this Complete Guide to Antiques.

This book brings together two classic works by Zhao Ruzhen, a renowned Qing-dynasty antique collector: Guide to Antiques and Supplement to the Guide to Antiques. Written more than half a century ago, these two books are rich in content and authoritative. They have influenced generations of antique enthusiasts and are recognized by the collecting community as essential reading for beginners. Their contents cover nearly every major category of antique collecting, including paintings and calligraphy, porcelain, bronze ware, ancient coins, Xuande censers, jade, the Four Treasures of the Study, steles and rubbings, seals, cloisonne, lacquerware, glassware, ivory, bamboo, woodwork, snuff bottles, and famous stones. They are classics without equal.

To help readers enjoy the book and learn more about antique collecting, we have translated the classical Chinese of the original works into modern vernacular. We have also selected many precious photographs of antiques to accompany the text. Most of the antiques shown are actual items that have been sold at auction, and we have included reference prices based on real market transactions. This will help readers easily learn about every aspect of antique collecting while gaining a deeper understanding of today’s antiques market.

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