Asian Art & Antiques category fields
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Object Type | Dropdown | Options: Scroll (hanging), Scroll (hand), Screen, Fan, Woodblock Print, Painting, Calligraphy, Bronze, Jade, Lacquer, Cloisonné, Ivory/Bone, Netsuke, Inro, Okimono, Snuff Bottle, Furniture, Textile, Buddhist Art, Thangka, Metalwork, Armor, Sword/Blade, Basket, Bamboo, Other |
| Culture/Origin | Dropdown | Options: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Tibetan, Indian, Nepalese, Burmese, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, Other |
| Period/Dynasty | Text | Period or dynasty |
| Date/Era | Text | Date or era |
| Artist/Maker | Text | Artist or maker name |
| Signed/Marked | Boolean | Is the piece signed or marked? |
| Signature Details | Textarea | Details about signature or marks |
| Seal(s) | Textarea | Description of seals |
| Inscription | Textarea | Inscription details |
| Material | Text | Material |
| Overall Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor |
Advanced fields (Premium-only)
Chinese Art
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dynasty/Period | Dropdown | Options: Shang, Zhou, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, Republic, Contemporary |
| Reign Period | Text | Specific emperor's reign |
| Reign Mark | Text | Mark on piece |
| Mark Authenticity | Dropdown | Options: Period Correct, Apocryphal/Honorific, Later Addition, None |
| Mark Details | Textarea | Details about marks |
| Technique | Text | Technique used |
| Imperial | Boolean | Is this an imperial piece? |
| Imperial Attribution | Textarea | Imperial attribution details |
| Scholar's Object | Boolean | Is this a scholar's object? |
| Export Ware | Boolean | Is this export ware? |
| Famille Type | Dropdown | Options: Famille Rose, Famille Verte, Famille Jaune, Famille Noire, Not Applicable |
Japanese Art
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Period | Dropdown | Options: Jomon, Yayoi, Kofun, Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, Momoyama, Edo, Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, Reiwa |
| School/Style | Text | School or style |
| Artist | Text | Artist name |
| Signature | Textarea | Signature details |
| Seal | Textarea | Seal details |
| Woodblock Publisher | Text | Publisher (for prints) |
| Carver | Text | Carver (for prints) |
| Printer | Text | Printer (for prints) |
| Print State | Text | Print state |
| Oban/Size | Text | Print size designation |
| Censor Seal | Text | Censor seal (for prints) |
| Netsuke Material | Dropdown | Options: Ivory, Wood, Bone, Stag Antler, Metal, Boxwood, Mixed, Other, Not Applicable |
| Netsuke School | Text | Netsuke school |
| Netsuke Subject | Text | Netsuke subject |
| Himotoshi | Dropdown | Options: Two Holes, Single Hole, Natural Opening, Not Applicable |
Jade & Hardstone
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Type | Dropdown | Options: Nephrite, Jadeite, Serpentine, Bowenite, Agate, Crystal, Quartz, Carnelian, Lapis, Turquoise, Other |
| Color | Text | Stone color |
| Translucency | Dropdown | Options: Translucent, Semi-Translucent, Opaque |
| Carving Style | Text | Carving style |
| Subject | Text | Carving subject |
| Inclusions | Textarea | Natural inclusions |
| Polish | Dropdown | Options: High Polish, Satin, Matte |
| Age Assessment | Dropdown | Options: Antique, Vintage, Modern, Contemporary |
| Certification | Text | Gemological certification if applicable |
Lacquer
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lacquer Type | Dropdown | Options: Red (cinnabar), Black, Gold (maki-e), Coromandel, Nashiji, Negoro, Carved, Inlaid, Other |
| Base Material | Dropdown | Options: Wood, Bamboo, Paper, Leather, Metal |
| Technique | Textarea | Lacquer technique details |
| Decoration | Textarea | Decoration details |
| Layers | Text | Number of lacquer layers if known |
| Inlay | Textarea | Shell, metal, etc. |
| Interior | Text | Description of interior |
Bronzes & Metalwork
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | Dropdown | Options: Bronze, Copper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Brass, Mixed Metals |
| Patina | Dropdown | Options: Original, Natural Aged, Cleaned, Applied, Verdigris |
| Casting Method | Dropdown | Options: Lost Wax, Piece Mold, Sand Cast, Other |
| Inlay | Textarea | Gold, silver, copper inlay |
| Inscription | Textarea | Inscription details |
| Buddhist Subject | Text | Buddhist subject |
| Deity/Figure | Text | Deity or figure |
| Ritual Function | Text | Ritual function |
Scrolls & Paintings
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Dropdown | Options: Hanging Scroll, Handscroll, Album Leaf, Fan Painting, Screen Panel |
| Mounting | Dropdown | Options: Original, Period, Later, Remounted |
| Mounting Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Needs Remounting |
| Silk/Paper | Dropdown | Options: Silk, Paper, Gold Paper, Other |
| Pigments | Text | Ink, mineral colors, etc. |
| Subject | Text | Landscape, figure, bird-and-flower, etc. |
| Frontispiece | Text | Description if present |
| Colophon | Textarea | Inscriptions by collectors, etc. |
| Collector Seals | Textarea | Collector seals details |
Condition Details
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Integrity | Dropdown | Options: Sound, Minor Issues, Repairs, Damaged |
| Surface Condition | Dropdown | Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor |
| Repairs | Dropdown | Options: None, Old Repairs, New Repairs, Multiple |
| Repair Details | Textarea | Details about repairs |
| Losses | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Loss Details | Textarea | Details about losses |
| Cracks | Dropdown | Options: None, Hairline, Minor, Major |
| Chips | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Wear | Dropdown | Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant |
| Restoration | Textarea | Restoration details |
Authentication
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Authenticity Status | Dropdown | Options: Confirmed Period, Likely Period, Uncertain, Later Copy, Modern Reproduction, Questionable |
| TL Testing | Dropdown | Options: Tested (consistent), Tested (inconsistent), Not Tested, Not Applicable |
| Thermoluminescence Date | Text | If TL tested |
| Expert Opinion | Textarea | Expert opinion details |
| Comparison Examples | Textarea | Comparison examples |
| Red Flags | Textarea | Any red flags or concerns |
| Certificate | Boolean | Is there a certificate? |
| Certificate Details | Textarea | Certificate details |
Provenance & Documentation
| Field | Type | Options / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Provenance Type | Dropdown | Options: Old Collection, Documented, Auction, Dealer, Estate, Family, Unknown |
| Provenance Details | Textarea | Provenance details |
| Collection History | Textarea | Collection history |
| Auction History | Textarea | Auction history |
| Exhibition History | Textarea | Exhibition history |
| Publication History | Textarea | Publication history |
| Pre-1970 Documentation | Boolean | Before UNESCO Convention |
| Import Documentation | Boolean | Import documentation available? |
| Export Documentation | Boolean | Export documentation available? |
| Cultural Property Concerns | Textarea | Cultural property concerns |