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6 days ago · Regency of Wartislaw IV, Duke of Pomerania (1319–1320) Son of Henry I. Died as a minor. After the extinction of the Ascanian dynasty in 1320, Brandenburg came under the control of the Emperor Louis IV of the House of Wittelsbach, who granted Brandenburg to his eldest son, Louis V of Bavaria. Henry II the Child: 1302: 1319–1320: 26 March 1317
5 days ago · White Ding Porcelain. The white Ding ware of the Northern Song Dynasty is characterized as follows: 1. Tear stains. “Tear stains” refers to the flowing glaze on the surface of the porcelain. The glaze of Ding porcelain often flowed in a strip shape, which looks like tear stains. The tear stains phenomenon can only be found in Ding kiln of ...
5 days ago · A popular local legend says even their blood was sacrificed for their craft. According to the story, Emperor Xuanzong in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) wanted to use red porcelain to worship the sun god, and issued an imperial decree ordering the Jingdezhen kiln to produce it. After many attempts, the craftsmen failed to produce satisfactory ...
5 days ago · Solid and smooth, Dehua porcelain is resistant to both heat and cold. One type of "Jianbai" porcelain in particular has a sparkle and luster even more stunning than white jade. Its ivory-white color and superb workmanship make it a favorite of art lovers. Dehua white porcelain used to be one of the major varieties for export in various dynasties.
5 days ago · The Thirty Years' War [j] was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, lasting from 1618 to 1648. Fought primarily in Central Europe, an estimated 4.5 to 8 million soldiers and civilians died as a result of battle, famine, or disease, while parts of present-day Germany reported population declines of over 50%. [19]
4 days ago · Step 1: Locate the Manufacturer’s Mark. Step 2: Note the Glaze’s Texture. Step 3: Note the Glaze’s Color. Step 4: Note the Shape of Your Porcelain Piece. Step 5: Use Your Observations for Research. The Most Common Antique German Porcelain Marks. 1. Meissen Porcelain Factory. 2. Frankenthal Porcelain. 3. Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur.
4 days ago · Recent research has suggested that Henry's alliance with the Liutizi was based on a relationship already well-established during his period as duke of Bavaria (Görich 1997) . In other words, from Henry's perspective and presumably that of some portion of his supporters, the alliance was not an aberration and a scandal, but rather business as ...
