Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880

Schiffer, Herbert Peter And Nancy

ISBN 10: 0916838013 / ISBN 13: 9780916838010

Published by Schiffer, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880
• Publisher: Schiffer
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0916838013
• ISBN 13: 9780916838010
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1776787404.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 48026412
• Signed: 4/21/2026 4:03:24 PM
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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.