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

Schiffer, Herbert, Peter & Nancy

ISBN 10: 0916838013 / ISBN 13: 9780916838010

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, United States, 1997

About this Item

hardback, a 1997 printing of the original, 11 1/8" x 8 7/8", a very well preserved tightly bound copy in a very good pictorial dust jacket which has faded mildly to the spine. The contents are clean and unmarked. Illustrated throughout, 255pp.

Seller Inventory # 298290

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms, 1780-1880
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, United States
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0916838013
• ISBN 13: 9780916838010
• Binding: hardback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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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.