Why are Ming and Qing porcelains so rare?
It’s been some time now since I’ve made any additions to my collection. There are several reasons. The first being that authentic Ming and Qing porcelains of value are quite rare and difficult to find. The second reason is that the online supply of such is totally out of control.
How many character marks are there in Qianlong?
A common mistake made in underglaze blue Qianlong six character marks is visible on the bottom left character, on the modern piece there are only three prongs while on the period piece there are five. This does not always signify authenticity.
How did Empress Nara help the Qianlong Emperor?
In her role as empress consort, she accompanied the Qianlong Emperor on many trips, ancestral worship ceremonies, and hunts. Historical records give little information about her life, and even her appearance. It’s suspected that was due to the Qianlong Emperor destroying all her records and portraits.
How old was the first Empress of Qianlong?
Qianlong’s first empress, Empress Xiaoxianchun, died on the 8th day of the 3rd month of the 13th year of Qianlong at the age of 37, on board a boat in Dezhou under circumstances that were not well documented by historical sources.
In her role as empress consort, she accompanied the Qianlong Emperor on many trips, ancestral worship ceremonies, and hunts. Historical records give little information about her life, and even her appearance. It’s suspected that was due to the Qianlong Emperor destroying all her records and portraits.
A common mistake made in underglaze blue Qianlong six character marks is visible on the bottom left character, on the modern piece there are only three prongs while on the period piece there are five. This does not always signify authenticity.
Qianlong’s first empress, Empress Xiaoxianchun, died on the 8th day of the 3rd month of the 13th year of Qianlong at the age of 37, on board a boat in Dezhou under circumstances that were not well documented by historical sources.
How old was Lady Nara when she married Hongli?
The family is of the Bordered Blue Banner. During the reign of Yongzheng Emperor, Lady Nara was arranged to marry Hongli as his ashan i fujin ( Chinese: 側福晉 ), or secondary consort. She was 16 at the time. Lady Nara was noted to have gained Hongli’s favour during this time.
