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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.
About the Author
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Bugatti marks centenary by revealing porcelain fitted 1.4m pounds sports car in Berlin
Berlin (Germany) July 1 : French automobile manufacturers Bugatti, who celebrated their centenary two years ago, today unveiled their 16.4 Grand Sport ''L''Or Blanc'' in Berlin.
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The World of Porcelain Antiques
The Chinese were the first to invent porcelain a staggering 1000 years before the rest of Europe. Porcelain is actually made by heating a form of clay called kaolin and other minerals in a kiln to temperatures of between 1200 and 1400 C. Porcelain can be described as translucent and glassy. When held up to the light you can see through it. A common name for porcelain still to this day is ‘China' which the West called it because China was the sole producers of it originally.
During China's history many porcelain pieces made were hand painted and were stunningly beautiful. Some of the finest pieces made in the Ming Era (1368 – 1644) for imperial use now feature in many museums around the world today. Following the Ming Era was the Qing Era from (1644 – 1911) where the quality of the porcelain varied as more was produced for export than imperial use.
Marco Polo in the late 13th century came across porcelain in China. He coined the term porcelain to describe this Chinese ceramic which was unknown in Europe. However it wasn't until the early 16th century that Europe began trading with China starting with the Portuguese, followed by the Spanish, and later by the Dutch, English and others. The Dutch and English were the most successful from Europe, with their trading with China, exporting cargo loads of porcelain wares ranging from tea cups, plates, bowls and vases to name a few. In these very early days only those who had money could afford porcelain, having porcelain was a status symbol.
Europe highly desired this beautiful porcelain and were fascinated by it, although they were obtaining it from China they wanted to make it themselves. But how did they make this porcelain which was far more advanced than the ceramics produced anywhere in Europe, what was the secret of this ‘white gold' as it also became know as? So the race was on how did you make this porcelain? England, Germany, Italy, France were all in the running to discover the formula. King Louis the XIV even sponsored experiments at French factories. Whoever in Europe could discover first how to produce this ‘white gold' would excel ahead of the rest and would start exporting themselves. It would be like winning the world cup.
China somehow managed to keep the secret for a further 200 years from the time when Europe started trading with China.
So who was the first to discover the secret of producing porcelain? It was Germany in 1708 when they discovered the special kaolin clay required. With Germany discovering the secret of white gold, the famous Meissen factories in Germany excelled producing some beautiful wares much sought after even to this day. Later in the 1700's other countries in Europe including England discovered how to produce porcelain. As would be expected with the secret out demand for porcelain directly from China started to decline as Europe could produce it themselves now.
In the 18th century many porcelain factories were established in England including Bow, and Worcester but to name a few. Like other countries across Europe England went on to produce some beautiful porcelain pieces. Highly influenced by the Chinese one of England's favourite porcelain wares is the Blue & White Willow pattern. Inspired by a Chinese pattern Josiah Spode in 1790 invented the willow pattern and a legend to go along with it, a tragic love story about a Chinese girl.
China with its secrets has had a great influence over Europe in the world of Antiques particularly porcelain. The porcelain industry owes a lot of thanks to China for introducing us to porcelain. So next time you are drinking out of tea cup think of China and its secret.
About the Author
Welcome to Divers of Pearls, we are an established on-line antique dealer based in England. We supply a vast range of delightful quality antiques and collectibles. Our wares include porcelain, pottery, glass and metal ranging from English, Chinese, Japanese to Continental items.
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