Chinese Antiques

Don't Be Fooled: 10 ways to Spot Fake Chinese Porcelains - Bear and Raven Antiques

Don't Be Fooled: 10 ways to Spot Fake Chinese P...

Chinese porcelain is a fascinating and complex subject with a history of over two thousand years. It is admired for its beauty, craftsmanship, and symbolism and reflects China's rich and...

Don't Be Fooled: 10 ways to Spot Fake Chinese P...

Chinese porcelain is a fascinating and complex subject with a history of over two thousand years. It is admired for its beauty, craftsmanship, and symbolism and reflects China's rich and...

The Kangxi Artemisia Mark: A Symbol of Imperial Power - Bear and Raven Antiques

The Kangxi Artemisia Mark: A Symbol of Imperial...

The Kangxi artemisia mark is a type of reign mark used on Chinese porcelain during the Kangxi period (1662-1722). It is a single artemisia leaf, painted in underglaze blue, enclosed...

The Kangxi Artemisia Mark: A Symbol of Imperial...

The Kangxi artemisia mark is a type of reign mark used on Chinese porcelain during the Kangxi period (1662-1722). It is a single artemisia leaf, painted in underglaze blue, enclosed...

How Do You Tell if a Chinese Porcelain is Valuable? - Bear and Raven Antiques

How Do You Tell if a Chinese Porcelain is Valua...

Over the past few decades, some Chinese ceramics have reached astronomical prices. For example, in 2021, a Chinese Imperial Revolving Vase sold for US$41.6m at Beijing Auction 1. And while...

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How Do You Tell if a Chinese Porcelain is Valua...

Over the past few decades, some Chinese ceramics have reached astronomical prices. For example, in 2021, a Chinese Imperial Revolving Vase sold for US$41.6m at Beijing Auction 1. And while...

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Kangxi Porcelain: The Finest Period in Chinese Porcelain Production - Bear and Raven Antiques

Kangxi Porcelain: The Finest Period in Chinese ...

The Chinese Kangxi Period (1662-1722) is considered to be one of the finest periods in Chinese porcelain production, and is known for its high quality, wide range of forms, and...

Kangxi Porcelain: The Finest Period in Chinese ...

The Chinese Kangxi Period (1662-1722) is considered to be one of the finest periods in Chinese porcelain production, and is known for its high quality, wide range of forms, and...

Chinese Jade Hair Ornaments: A Symbol of Culture and Tradition - Bear and Raven Antiques

Chinese Jade Hair Ornaments: A Symbol of Cultur...

Chinese jade hair ornaments have been a popular form of jewelry for centuries. They are made from a variety of jade materials, including nephrite and jadeite, and are often carved...

Chinese Jade Hair Ornaments: A Symbol of Cultur...

Chinese jade hair ornaments have been a popular form of jewelry for centuries. They are made from a variety of jade materials, including nephrite and jadeite, and are often carved...