The Handbook of Marks on Chinese Ceramics


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Information on "origins and development of the Chinese written language" precedes the extensive catalog of marks, including marks in regular kaishu script, marks in zhuanshu seal scripts, symbols used as marks, directory of marks, and list of potters.




How to Identify Old Chinese Porcelain (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from How to Identify Old Chinese Porcelain To several kind friends I also tender thanks for their kindness in allowing their valuable porcelain to be photographed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.







Chinese Export Porcelain


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Chinese export porcelains of the late 18th to late 19th centuries are fully discussed in this book. Lists and photography profusely illustrate all of the standard patterns: over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and more than 100 in color. Covers Canton, Fitzhugh, Rose Medallion, Bird and Butterfly, and the other associated patterns.







Classic Japanese Porcelain


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Imari and Kakiemon wares are produced in the Arita area of Kyushu, a focus ofomestic porcelain production since the 17th century. In addition to theophisticated potting techniques and cobalt/celadon underglaze decorationearned from Korea, Japanese potters learned Chinese overglaze enamelechniques and the brilliant porcelains of Kyushu appeared almost overnight.hese porcelains were shipped through the port of Imari, and hence becamenown by that name. Wares from the Kakiemon kilns are well known for theirright yet subtle red enamel, the delicate balance between decorated andhite areas, and the painstaking care directed to every step from refininghe clay to the enamel firing.;This book provides a visual overview of theistory, techniques and distinguishing features of both Imari and Kakiemonares.




The City of Blue and White


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A compelling examination of the ultimate global commodity, blue and white porcelain, from kiln to consumers across the globe.







The Connoisseur


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薪火英華


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Jingdezhen, the world-renowned ceramic capital has enormous remains in reserve and many advantages. They can be classified as the sources of raw materials, the land and river transportation facilities and networks, the moats and the yamen offices, the shops and old houses, the workshops and kilns, the heirloom ceramics and unearthed artifacts from kiln sites, as well as the techniques and traditions. Therefore, the potter's craft grounded on Jingdezhen's natural reserves has become part of the everyday life; and therefore, it is a unique cultural heritage in Jingdezhen. The essence of ceramics is conveyed through wares in aesthetic forms and masterly skills.--Preface.