There was a record turn out to this evening event. Members took turns to present various ceramic items and they gave a short story of how the pieces came to their possession, followed by a short discussion of authenticity, type of ware and dating.
Highlights of items presented were green ware (celadon) covering Song, Yuan, Ming Dynasties.
Experienced member collectors studied the wares with magnifying glass, analysed both surface glaze and unglazed base, considered the thickness and in turn the overall weight, all factors contributing to determining the period of the items.
Some items were diagnosed as ‘still hot from the kiln’. In other words, they are likely to be new reproductions made in the style of older dynasties.
Experienced collectors reminded collectors that it is important to take every opportunity to handle ceramics whenever possible in order to appreciate the added dimension beyond just reading and looking behind glass cases.
Enjoy the pictures below!
Organized by Pauline Ong
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| Examining a Ming Dynasty celadon bowl | Explaining the characteristic of a southern Song celadon bowl |
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| Explaining the terra-cotta soldier statue as being a reproduction | Examining a celadon mallet vase |
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| Yuan celadon: double gourd vase | Celadon mallet vase |
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| Yuan egg-white glazed ewer with floral scroll motif | Terra-cotta black glazed flask with two dragon shape lugs |
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| Song and Yuan celadon pieces | Yuan lotus leave shaped brush washer with a tortoise appliqué in the centre |
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| Yuan celadon beggar bowl with iron spots as decoration | Yuan celadon beggar bowl |
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| Yuan celadon with a fish motif carved at the center | Yuan Fujian green ware plate from sunken ship |
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| Imitation of Northern Song Qingpai bowl | |
