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Chinese Ceramics

Highlights of the Sir Percival David Collection
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Chinese Ceramics showcases Sir Percival David's extraordinary collection, renowned outside Asia for its imperial-quality pieces. This volume features 50 selected highlights, including rare Ru and guan wares and the iconic David vases inscribed in 1351, pivotal for dating Chinese blue and white porcelain. Richly illustrated with colour photographs, the book offers detailed descriptions that illuminate the significance of each item and provide a comprehensive introduction to Chinese ceramic art.
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Presents the collections of Chinese ceramics outside Asia. This title includes many items of imperial quality, with beautiful examples of extremely rare Ru and guan wares as well as the famous David vases.

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Sir Percival David made one of the finest collections of Chinese ceramics outside Asia. It includes many items of imperial quality, with beautiful examples of extremely rare Ru and guan wares as well as the famous David vases. Their inscriptions date to 1351, making them an internationally acknowledged yardstick for the dating of Chinese blue and white porcelain.

Chinese Ceramics features 50 selected highlights, all illustrated with colour photographs taken especially for this publication. The accompanying text provides details and draws out the important features of each piece. The range and scope of the collection provide the material for a stunning overview and accessible introduction to Chinese ceramic art.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714124544

Publisher: British Museum Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Museum Press

Illustration: 125 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Jessica Harrison-Hall is Head of the China Section, Curator of Later China, Vietnam and the Sir Percival David Collection of Chinese Ceramics at the British Museum, London.

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