Dating Chinese Ceramics from Facial Features and Adornments. Tommy Eklöf. Reference book.
Mr. Eklöf made gigantic work examining thousands of Chinese porcelain objects decorated with persons, to choose over 3500 images and method how to date and authenticate Chinese porcelain – based on facial features and adornments.
The book contains: facial features and adornments described and dated in diagrams "quantity/year": different outlines, 18 hairstyles, 27 headgear, 10 adornments, 6 clothes, 29 different categories of faces (men, women, children) described and dated in diagrams (quantity/year) with 12 faces examples for each gender for the most categories. Total more than 800 faces shown, about 100 examples "copy versus authentic" to train the eyes, advices to new collectors and case study how to use the book.

The book is brand new. Hardcover, 163 pages, ISBN: 978-91-637-3337-6. Author: Tommy Eklöf. Language: English.

Dimensions: 30,4 x 21,5 cm.

Packing and shipment: within EU – 20 EUR, USA/Canada – 30 EUR, China and Asia – 30 EUR. Other destinations – ask for quote.