The Handbook of Marks on Chinese Ceramics
The Handbook of Marks on Chinese Ceramics

Author: Gerald Davison

Publisher: Han-Shan Tang

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Information on "origins and development of the Chinese written language" precedes the extensive catalog of marks, including marks in regular kaishu script, marks in zhuanshu seal scripts, symbols used as marks, directory of marks, and list of potters.

The Chinese Potter
The Chinese Potter

Author: Margaret Medley

Publisher:

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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" ... Looks at the whole history of chinese pottery from the point of view of the techniques used by potters and so traces how their craft evolved from the earliest unglazed earthenware pots to highly sophisticated porcelain. she describes the glazes, kilns, clays and working methods of the Chinese potters and makes it clear how certain types of ware could only be produced as the result og particular technological developments. Much of this material is new and the authos has made full use of all the recent archaeological reports that have emerged from China. Her clear technical descriptions are easy to follow and anyone with a practical interest in making pots will learn much from them. The specialist will gain a far better understanding of the history of his subject ..."--Back cover.

Pre-Tang Ceramics of China
Pre-Tang Ceramics of China

Author: William Watson

Publisher:

Published: 1991-01

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 9780571154333

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Early Chinese wares rival those of the Tang and the Song periods for their boldness and imagination, mastery of technique and decoration, the shaping of forms and the use of materials. This book makes extensive use of recent excavations and research in China to examine pre-Tang ceramics.

China's Legal System
China's Legal System

Author: Pitman Potter

Publisher: Polity

Published: 2013-10-14

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 0745662684

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In this compelling analysis, noted legal scholar Pitman Potter examines the ideals and practices of Chinas legal regime, in light of international standards and local conditions.

Chinese Glazes
Chinese Glazes

Author: Nigel Wood

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780812234763

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Chinese pottery has long been esteemed not only for its beauty and delicacy but also for the utility and efficiency evident in the potter's skill.

Wares of the Ming Dynasty
Wares of the Ming Dynasty

Author: R. L. Hobson

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 1998-05-15

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1462913032

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This book explains and illustrates as many varieties of Ming ceramics as possible. The text is based primarily on information obtained from Chinese sources and the occasional notes made by Europeans who visited China in Ming times. To these, Mr. Hobson has added his own penetrating deductions, made after careful study of well-authenticated specimens and of observation by earlier scholars. His presentation is not only clear and precise but also incontestably authoritative and at the same time highly readable. The first twelve chapters of the book deal almost exclusively with the porcelain produced at Ching-te Chen; the next four, with the porcelain and pottery made at other centers. The bulk of the 129 pieces illustrated (12 in color) are drawn from private collections, but references is also made to important examples in museums. Of particular interest are Mr. Hobson's comments on collecting and on the identification of genuine Ming wares. A special chapter on marks, inscriptions, and Chinese characters is included, together with a selected bibliography.