This book is compiled by Zhao Ruzhen, a Shaoqing of the Dali Academy in the late Qing Dynasty, the son-in-law of the famous antiquarian Yu Jimen, and the proprietor of Cuizhen Zhai in Liulichang, Beijing. The author himself is an accomplished archaeologist, and is devoted to archaeology. He has extensive knowledge of antiques and is familiar with the secrets of various industries. Since its publication in 1942, this book has become an essential reference book for Chinese antique lovers to collect, appreciate, identify and invest in antiques. After more than sixty years and four generations of antique collectors, this book has endured and has the authoritative status of "Shuowen on Antiques". This book collects the secrets of antique identification, counterfeiting, and imitation. It is irreplaceable and rarely better than other similar books. This hardcover edition adopts the full text of the original work and has been carefully translated and proofread by domestic authoritative text experts. The original classical Chinese text is converted into vernacular for readers to read. It also carefully selects 31 important national treasures from the Forbidden City and other museums for readers to compare and appreciate in detail. 400 Of the most popular auction items are for investors to refer to when bidding. It has both appreciation value and practical functions, and is a great choice for players and collectors. This book's comprehensive and accurate auction information covers all wood species in the wood auction market and important elements such as age, type, auction price, etc. It is an essential reference book for the auction, bidding, and investment of today's wood art. It is also the most powerful market reference guarantee in the wood art auction market.
Reader comments
This "Antique Guide" is simply the "Bible" for antique lovers! The author Zhao Ruzhen is not only a big player in antiques, but also in archaeology. She has extensive knowledge and knows all kinds of secret techniques. The content in the book covers everything from identification, counterfeiting to imitation, and is as authoritative as "Antique "Shuowen"". Moreover, the writing style of this book is also very good, explaining complex knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner. I think it is a bit similar to "Ma Weidu's Collection", both are so practical. By the way, I also thought of the wish in "Antique Game". If he had this book, he would probably avoid a lot of detours! In short, this is a highly recommended antique reference book!
This "Antique Guide" is simply the "Bible" for antique lovers! The author Zhao Ruzhen is not only a big player in antiques, but also in archaeology. She has extensive knowledge and knows all kinds of secret techniques. The content in the book covers everything from identification, counterfeiting to imitation, and is as authoritative as "Antique "Shuowen"". Moreover, the writing style of this book is also very good, explaining complex knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner. I think it is a bit similar to "Ma Weidu's Collection", both are so practical. By the way, I also thought of the wish in "Antique Game". If he had this book, he would probably avoid a lot of detours! In short, this is a highly recommended antique reference book!