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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherBritish Museum Press
ISBN-100714124540
ISBN-139780714124544
eBay Product ID (ePID)74701473
Product Key Features
Number of Pages96 Pages
Publication NameChinese Ceramics : Highlights of the Sir Percival David Collection
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAsian / General, Ceramics
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorJessica Harrison-Hall, Regina Krahl
Subject AreaArt
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2009-289843
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal738.0951074421
SynopsisSir 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. Here are 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., 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.