This book provides elucidations concerning several well-known legends/myths in Chinese history and artefacts together with a full account of the intensive investigative studies undertaken in pursuance of references drawn from a vast number of sources, such as:the mystery of Gu-Yue-Xuan in connection with polychrome enamel porcelain produced in the imperial palaces;·the enigma of the tale relating to Tsao-Hsueh-chin's forefathers managing the porcelain operations for the imperial court of the Qing Dynasty;·the connection between Giuseppe Castiglione and the polychrome enamel porcelain produced in the Palaces during the 18th century;·the persons responsible for the breaching of the Yellow River dykes next to the city of Kaifeng resulting in the drowning of 300,000 lives in 1642;·the real nature of the twelve problems associated with polychrome enamel porcelain during the period between the reign of Emperor Kangxi and that of Emperor Qianlong;·the myth concerning the standing of the Liao Dynasty in Chinese history, its Buddhist Statue Style, etc.At the same time:·discussing problems of discerning, authentication, aesthetics and artistic disposition;·outlining applicability and limitations of various methods of antique identification;·presenting four unique and effective techniques for thorough appreciation and authentication;·expressing candid views on opinions and deliberations generated within numerous schools of thoughts.

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