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The Chinese Potter
A practical history of Chinese ceramics
A groundbreaking study of the world's most highly developed ceramic tradition.
Margaret Medley
Editions:
Price: USD$27.95
280 points- Paperback
- English
- 240 x 181 mm, 9 1/2 x 7 1/8 in
- 288 pp
- 8 colour illustrations, 215 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714825939
- ISBN-10: 071482593X
- A classic, groundbreaking study of the longest and most highly developed ceramic tradition in the world
- Encompasses early Neolithic earthenwares, the finely glazed stoneware pieces of the Song period, the years of Imperial patronage and export ware for the new markets of the West
- Makes full use of archaeological reports to show how differing geographical areas, materials and technology all shaped the evolution of Chinese ceramics
'A brilliant synthesis of a complex field of studies…it displays a wonderful mastery of the subject.' (The Times)
'The Chinese Potter remains the best introduction to Chinese ceramics for students and collectors alike. It is one of those rare scholarly publications which is not only well-ordered and concise, but also very readable.' (Rosemary Scott, Christie's)
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