Chinese Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain

Chinese Millionaires Buy Porcelain Vase for Patriotism

"Porcelain Vase in Qianlong period in the UK has auctioned off more than 500 million RMB, which deeply shocked the British media. Most bidders are Chinese. World Wide Web Journalist Tan Liya reported. A British journalist laments that it is the Chinese people, "porcelain patriotism." behind the artifacts. 

 Vase sold at high price

"This 18th century masterpiece of Chinese people has been on the shelf and covered with dust, before it is found "British media reported.When this porcelain came to the auction line, it made the staff excited. It was valuated up to 800,000 to 1,200,000 pounds. British "Daily Telegraph" reported.

 What the auction house did not expect is that the price of the vase has been increased to 43 million pounds within 30 minutes. This sets a world record in the auction history. These bidders are from China. ".  "In the final stage of bidding, each bid is increased by £ 1,000,000; there are only a few bidders at last. They are businessmen from mainland China."

"When the bid price is rising sharply, The British women sold porcelain vase almost fainted. "" Daily Telegraph "reported. Finally, the porcelain vase is worth of 53 million pounds with commission and VAT, which makes the auction and the seller ecstatic.

 British Internet users think of the Old Summer Palace

Many reports just care about the vase sold at the "shock the world" price. However, the possible sources of the vase are rarely mentioned by media. "This lucky British family got the vase, in 1930 or earlier, they didn't know how it was removed from China to London." The Fourth Channel News reported. "People from China, Iran, Egypt and India buy their loss of cultural heritage at any cost. The legacy lost overseas because of the war or the plundering of Western collectors." "Daily Telegraph" reported.

 In the UK media websites, the sources of porcelain vase have also led to heated debate. In the "Daily Telegraph" website, internet users Mrbomber expressed his idea, "It seems no one is aware of the reason why Chinese people would pay such big bucks to buy only porcelain vase. In the 19th century, the British and French troops burned the Old Summer Palace and seized all the treasure, which is the big shame for more than 100 years. Those who spent heavily to buy the porcelain vase took away by the troops back are some stupid. But they know what they are doing. They are buying their own things from the hands of thieves. This is a truly civilized. But some British have no such shame." Daily Telegraph" reported.

China's "porcelain patriotism" behind the vase

"Behind the high price vase, It is the Chinese "Porcelain Patriotism". "Financial Times" reporter Steven. Vincent stated. Some rich Chinese are eager to buy their own cultural heritage back with strong patriotism.  Qianlong porcelain vase is a recent example. The article also quoted a British art expert as saying, "reviewing the last century, you will understand why Chinese are so keen on the reconstruction of their history. The collection of these artifacts will help them to re-invent their identity and culture."

The effect on the collection

 At the same time, this thing strongly boosts public's enthusiasm for collection in British and in China. Many stores and programs have produced. "An on line store dinodirect.com, which is engaged in various cool novelties Since this thing was reported, many collection lovers come to visit the web and buy the antiques and other old funny things. Their turnover is twice as before." The Journalist recently reported.

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Cathy, graduated form Northwest University of Political Society and Law has strong interest in writing, and would like to make friends and share information with friends. She is engaged in the e-commerce industry in an online store www.dinodirect.com

Antique Qianlong Chinese porcelain teapot?

I have a teapot that was made in the 1700's in China, i am trying to find out more information about it. To me it looks unique, but what do I know. Here is a link to pictures, tell me anything about it if you can.

http://www.instappraisal.com/antique-appraisal/qianlong-porcelain-chinese-teapot-0

Frenchie: Thank you very much, i sort of assumed it might fake. But i am not an expert and wasn't sure. Thank you

I would be very concerned that this is not genuine - the wear on the base of the teapot is completely incompatible with an item that purports to be 300 years old. The colour palette does not look 'right' - the colours are too gaudy for Qianlong (the yellow is too sharp, the green too limey and the Qianlong purple was a soft mauve, not a pucey purple). It is crudely painted in a design that does not look traditional Chinese. The dragon handle is quite a common motif and although it is very difficult to judge without seeing the actual item, it looks to me like a 20thC export piece possibly from Macao (although the mark does say Qianlong). I would take it along to a reputable auction house or expert to get it seen properly.

The links below show the colours that you would expect of this period of Chinese porcelain

Looking At Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain