Excerpt from A Manual of Marks on Pottery and Porcelain
The Marks, when pencilled or incised, vary very con siderably a different hand, a full brush, or a ?aw in the material, all tend to make them unrecognizable; even when printed they are often blurred by the action of the fire or running of the enamel, and when impressed, a shrinking of the wet clay will change or obliterate them.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to identifying and understanding the many marks and symbols found on the vast array of oriental pottery and porcelain to aid the collector. Oriental porcelain has long been admired for its exquisite design and, with detailed categorization by type, this book is a rich historical resource to aid the collector in dating and identifying the different types of porcelain and pottery. This guide will help the collector navigate the different factories of Europe and the Orient, and understand the patterns, shapes, and decorations, providing a look at the broader context of Asian pottery and porcelain. The complex language of decorative design is translated for the reader, allowing for a nuanced understanding of the symbolism of each mark or style. From the majestic dragon of Chinese porcelain to the delicate flowers of Meissen ware, this book is an authoritative guide to the rich artistic heritage of the world's finest ceramics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780331720006_0
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