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Excerpt from Oriental Ceramic Art, Vol. 9: Collection of W. T. Walters The standard work on ancient jade is the Kn t'on p'u, Illustrated Description of Ancient jade, in 100 books, with more than 700 full-page woodcuts. It was compiled by an imperial commission, composed of the notorious Lung Ta-yuan and eighteen other members, including one writer and four artists, appointed by the second emperor of the Southern Sung dynasty, and it was completed in the year 1176. A manuscript copy was pur chased for the Imperial Library in 1773: the Emperor C/z'ien-inng ordered it to be printed in the palace, and it appeared in 1779, with a preface dedicating it to the emperor. Some doubts have been expressed by native scholars as to the authenticity of the book, but on more or less slender grounds, and we may accept the imperial imprimatur as a sufficient warrant. The genuine character of many of the objects figured may be more justly criticised; there is cer tainly no ground for the remote antiquity that is ascribed to some of the inscribed pieces. 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.
Among the most revered and beloved artworks in China are ceramics—sculptures and vessels that have been utilized to embellish tombs, homes, and studies, to drink tea and wine, and to convey social and cultural meanings such as good wishes and religious beliefs. Since the eighth century, Chinese ceramics, particularly porcelain, have played an influential role around the world as trade introduced their beauty and surpassing craft to countless artists in Europe, America, and elsewhere. Spanning five millennia, the Metropolitan Museum’s collection of Chinese ceramics represents a great diversity of materials, shapes, and subjects. The remarkable selections presented in this volume, which include both familiar examples and unusual ones, will acquaint readers with the prodigious accomplishments of Chinese ceramicists from Neolithic times to the modern era. As with previous books in the How to Read series, How to Read Chinese Ceramics elucidates the works to encourage deeper understanding and appreciation of the meaning of individual pieces and the culture in which they were created. From exquisite jars, bowls, bottles, and dishes to the elegantly sculpted Chan Patriarch Bodhidharma and the gorgeous Vase with Flowers of the Four Seasons, How to Read Chinese Ceramics is a captivating introduction to one of the greatest artistic traditions in Asian culture.
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Excerpt from Oriental Ceramic Art, Vol. 6: Collection of W. T. Walters He also, in obedience to an imperial decree, respectfully described the 'twenty Illustra tions of the Manufacture of Porcelain, ' arranged them in order, and wrote detailed des'criptions of the illustrations, which were presented by him to the emperor. 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.
Excerpt from Oriental Ceramic Art, Vol. 8: Collection of W. T. Walters Flo. 339. - Eggshell Dish, decorated in soft enamel tints with gold, the Taoist divinity Hsi Wang Mu, with female attendant. 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.
Over 7000 years of Chinese pottery and porcelain in text and pictures, from Neolithic times through the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911. Illustrations follow the evolution from the earliest pottery tomb figures to the fine porcelains created by edicts of nineteenth century Chinese Emperors. The book features over 400 color photographs, a Time Line of selected historical events, and values in today's marketplace for each pictured item.
Excerpt from Oriental Ceramic Art, Vol. 5: Collection of W. T. Walters Fro, 213, - Garniture of Three Jars and Two Beakers, with reserve panels, decorated in colors, relieved by a coffee-brown ground. 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.