From business licenses to business tax certificates, decoding the commercial code of a hundred years ago I. Three Major Types of Business Licenses in the Republic of China Era Business Registration License (1912-1927) During the Beiyang government period: It was printed on vertical cotton paper and stamped with the official seal of the county magistrate, […]
From the Dragon Stamps of the Qing Dynasty to the rare Stamps of the Cultural Revolution, decoding History on paper I. Five Golden Ages of Chinese Stamps Customs and Postal Services of the Qing Dynasty (1878-1911) The Great Dragon Stamps: China’s first set of stamps, featuring cloud and dragon patterns symbolizing imperial power. They are […]
Chinese antiques are not only witnesses to history but also the crystallization of art. From porcelain and jade to calligraphy, paintings and bronze wares, each piece of collection carries a unique cultural connotation. This article will take you into the world of Chinese antiques, exploring their historical background, key points for identification and collection value. […]
