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The term Straits Chinese Porcelain refers specifically to a little known category of nineteenth century polychrome enamelled export porcelain exclusively made for Straits born Chinese whose ancestors first settled in Malacca at the beginning of the fourteenth century. Most extant pieces may however be dated between 1821and 1920. Straits Chinese porcelain differs from the traditional types of wares made in China not only in the shapes of potting but also in the style of the decorative designs. Despite its distinctively ornate appearance, Straits Chinese porcelain is decorated with but one recurrent theme, namely the phoenix and tree peony design. Equally remarkable is the fact that the shapes are starkly functional and simple, with no eccentric shapes or excessive ornament. This book also sheds light on some previously little known varieties, namely some blue and white ware, a small group of enamelled Yi-Hsing ware and some Japanese variants. (ISBN:9812327584) (For this item please quote stock ID 8834) ISBN: 9812327584

China has the longest and most highly developed ceramic tradition in the world, encompassing early Neolithic earthenwares, the finely glazed stoneware pieces of the Song period, and the years of Imperial patronage and export ware for the new markets of the West. Most studies of Chinese art deal with types, period or styles, but this historical examination of Chinese ceramics, which uses recent research, explains how the evolution of pottery depended upon the technological developments of the Chinese culture. The book's practical approach makes full use of archaeological reports to show how differing geographical areas, materials and developing technology all shaped the evolution of Chinese ceramics. (ISBN:071482593X) (For this item please quote stock ID 10761) ISBN: 071482593X

Available for the first time in paperback, this comprehensive study explores the history of Chinese pottery and porcelain from the Neolithic to the present day. From the earliest earthenware`s to the exotic burial figures of the Tang, from the classic forms and subtle glazes of the Song to the famous porcelains created especially for export and imperial tastes, the book draws upon the extensive collections of the British Museum for lavish illustrations. Incorporating contemporary commentaries, recent archaeological evidence from kiln sites and the most up-to-date scientific analysis, this survey provides a valuable account of China`s ceramic history. (ISBN:0714114707) (For this item please quote stock ID 17225) ISBN: 0714114707

Delightful early work depicting mainly tri-colour figurines from the Tang dynasty. Introductory explanatory essay is in English and Chinese, but the captions are only in Chinese. A rare collector's reference. (ISBN:) (For this item please quote stock ID 20534)

This sumptuous volume accompanies a travelling exhibition of the same name that opened at Winterthur in February 2005. The full-colour volume highlights 117 exquisite export porcelain objects from the extensive Leo and Doris Hodroff Collection at Winterthur. Authors Ron Fuchs and David Howard ground their presentation with an introductory overview of the manufacture of porcelain, the history of the china trade, and the importance of export porcelain in European and American history and material culture. Individual entries are grouped according to function: dining wares, drinking wares, household and personal utensils, and decorative wares. Each grouping is preceded by a short essay that places the objects within a historic context. An illustrated appendix addresses the coats of arms found on many of the objects, and an extensive bibliography offers supplementary readings. Contents: >Director's Foreword >• Foreword >•Acknowledgements >•Notes to the Catalogue >•Introduction >•Dining Wares >•Drinking Wares >•Utensils >•Decorative Wares >•Appendix I: Achievement of Arms >•Appendix II: Chinese Dynasties & Reigns >•Endnotes >•Bibliography >•Index Ronald Fuchs II is the Assistant Curator of Ceramics for the Leo and Doris Hodroff Collection at Winterthur. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he received his bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary and his master’s degree from the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture at the University of Delaware. (ISBN:0912724641) (For this item please quote stock ID 24519) ISBN: 0912724641

Porcelain is one of the most important inventions from ancient China. In the period of the Song and Yuan dynasty, the booming southern and Jingdezhen ceramic industries laid a solid foundation for the successful firing of underglazed colour porcelain. It further established Jingdezhen's status in China's - and the world's - ceramic industry. More than 200 pieces of Yuan dynasty porcelain from the Gao'an Museum are illustrated and examined in this delightful book. (ISBN:7505414801) (For this item please quote stock ID 26574) ISBN: 7505414801

Chinese Ceramics celebrates the extraordinary achievements of Chinese potters as it tells the story of their craft. Produced to accompany a travelling museum exhibit, the catalogue spans the two poles of ceramic technology: earthenware and porcelain. Assembled by porcelain connoisseurs Ira and Nancy Koger, the collection features beautifully proportioned, elegantly formed utilitarian and decorative pieces. Colour photographs showcase the resounding yellows of the Ming period, the delicate tints of azure and ivory of the Sung times, the sky-blues of the Chun era, the jade-like green of the celadons, and the enamelled wares of the Ch'ing dynasty. John Ayers's informative text explores the principles followed in producing each remarkable piece, and his commentary explores China's important contributions to the field of ceramics. (ISBN:9781570030109) (For this item please quote stock ID 4186) ISBN: 9781570030109

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A montrously large and heavy tome, with individual inserted colour plates. Introduction and list of captions/descriptions in English, with Chinese captions/descriptions accompanying each entry. Contains approx 100 entries. This work is almost a relic in itself, due to its rare and unusual nature. (For this item please quote stock ID 2932)

Chinese pottery and porcelain, known for their lustrous beauty and practical use, are gems of Chinese culture and art. This book traces the origin and development of Chinese pottery and porcelain; describes the achievements and artistic features of the celebrated kilns of various periods from the manufacture of pottery and porcelain to the shaping, glaze colours and decoration of the porcelain and pottery vessels; and relates the latest discoveries in China?s ceramic archaeology. The over 200 colour plates and black-and-white pictures in this book give a clear picture of the splendour of Chinese ceramic art, whose development forms a core part of the cultural heritage of China. (For this item please quote stock ID 9490) ISBN: 9787119007526

This book focuses mainly on ancient porcelain fragments and some valuable modern porcelain fragments, including pieces from the late Qing dynasty. Pottery, which has a close relationship to porcelain, is mentioned briefly but only significant ancient pottery fragments are included (for example, white pottery, tri-coloured glazed pottery of the Tang dynasty, and Zisha ware). The book contains a Chinese and an English introduction but the text and photograph captions throughout are in Chinese. (For this item please quote stock ID 17509) ISBN: 9787501532797

Chinese ceramics are divided into two parts: pottery and porcelain. Ancient Chinese porcelains include plate, bowl, cup, pot and vase as well as pillow and toy. They all have a fine style, fluent lines and rich colors. The subjects are widely selected but do not stick to one pattern. They reflect people's aspiration for a fine life, peace and happiness. (For this item please quote stock ID 28156) ISBN: 9787508504179

An old but still popular (low cost) introduction to this distinctive Chinese art form. (For this item please quote stock ID 926) ISBN: 9787119011677

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Richly illustrated book with photographs of historic Yixing ware, scholar art and works by 59 outstanding contemporary American ceramists. These contemporary artists conclude the book with brief discussions of how Yixing ware has influenced their own work. Their comments reveal divergent personal perspectives and sensibilities - and the richly individual ways in which their encounters with the wares of Yixing have helped expand the teapot tradition. (For this item please quote stock ID 26576) ISBN: 9787119042770

The Chang Sha Kiln produced state of the art porcelain during the Tang dynasty. This book is an appreciation of Chang Sha Kiln porcelain by a writer who has collected porcelain for ten years, and who has preserved more than 400 pieces from this famous kiln. The book contains a wealth of detail and is a memorial to Tang dynasty art (For this item please quote stock ID 9635) ISBN: 9787535727855