CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN by Herbert Schiffer, etc. ( 9780916838010 )

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Title:

CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN
STANDARD PATTERNS AND FORMS, 1780 TO 1880

By:

Herbert Schiffer, etc.

Format:

Hardback

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£36.99

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£30.52

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£6.47

ISBN 10:

0916838013

ISBN 13:

9780916838010

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Publisher:

SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD

Pub. date:

6 January, 1997

Pages:

256

Description:

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.

Synopsis:

Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This book tells the story of the exciting and dangerous "China Trade." The principal purpose of this book is to show and discuss the many forms and variations that have made this field so fascinating. The text is simple and factual and explodes many cherished myths and fantasies about these wares. The pictures and captions tell the story.

Illustrations:

682 photos

Publication:

Imprint:

Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Returns:

Returnable

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