Japanese Porcelain: A Collector's Guide to General Aspects and Decorative Motifs

Language: English

Published by De Tijdstroom, Lochem, 1983

9060870271 / 9789060870273

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Very good hardcover copy with a clean, well-preserved interior and sound binding. A handwritten previous owner's name, Dijkhuizen, appears on the first page, as shown in the photographs. The original illustrated dust jacket is in good condition, showing age-related discolouration to the rear panel and a small tear at the upper right corner. Overall a neat copy with some signs of age and handling. Please see photographs for details. A specialist collector's guide to Japanese porcelain and its decorative motifs, focusing primarily on the period from the mid-seventeenth to the early nineteenth century. P. L. W. Arts examines the historical development of Japanese porcelain, including early blue-and-white wares, the introduction of enamelling and polychrome decoration, and the influence of international trade, particularly the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The book discusses important ceramic traditions, including Imari, Kakiemon, Kutani, Nabeshima and Hirado wares, alongside porcelain-making techniques, kilns, materials, firing processes and decorative styles. Richly illustrated with colour photographs and black-and-white drawings, the volume provides practical information on identifying porcelain types, dating and decorative motifs. Published by De Tijdstroom, Lochem, in 1983. First edition, English-language hardcover with original dust jacket, 178 pages. ISBN 9789060870273.…

Title
Japanese Porcelain: A Collector's Guide to General Aspects and Decorative Motifs
Author
P. L. W. Arts
Publisher
De Tijdstroom, Lochem
Publication year
1983
Condition
Very good
Dust jacket
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
9060870271
ISBN 13
9789060870273
Edition
1st Edition
Item weight
0.61 kilograms
Dimensions
16.8 centimeters width by 24.6 centimeters height by 1.8 centimeters depth
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De Vergulde Kat is a small, independent bookseller based in the north of the Netherlands. We live among the art we collect, and our books are part of that home: art books, exhibition catalogues, art magazines and literature on ethnographic and non-Western art. We specialise in titles that are hard to find: out-of-print catalogues, limited editions and reference works sought after by collectors, dealers and researchers. Every book is handled personally, checked page by page and described honestly, with any flaws clearly stated. Our photos show the actual copy you will receive. Books are carefully packed in sturdy, protective packaging and shipped worldwide with tracking. Larger or more valuable items are always sent insured. Questions about a title, its condition or additional photos? Send us a message and we will gladly help.…

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