Chinese Export Porcelain |
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| Author:
| Madsen, Andrew
White, Carolyn L. |
| Series title: | Guides to Historical Artifacts Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59874-129-2 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $27.95 |
Book Description:
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The blue and white porcelain exported by China in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries is an important category of artifacts and antiques, a fashion-sensitive commodity that was affected by the ebbs and flows of style and consumer demand. In this copiously illustrated, comprehensive guide to Chinese export porcelain, Andrew Madsen offers both a broad overview and detailed identification and context information for the most common styles and motifs.
The blue and white porcelain exported by China in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries is an important category of artifacts and antiques, a fashion-sensitive commodity that was affected by the ebbs and flows of style and consumer demand. In this copiously illustrated, comprehensive guide to Chinese export porcelain, Andrew Madsen offers both a broad overview and detailed identification and context information for the most common styles and motifs.