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Chinese Porcelain
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
Chinese Porcelain
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Octave Du Sartel
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| Series | Mega Square Collection |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 165,Width 145 |
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| Category/Genre | Oriental art
Ceramic arts, pottery, glass |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781844847853
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| Classifications | Dewey:738.0951 |
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| Illustrations |
120 illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Parkstone Press Ltd
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| Imprint |
Parkstone Press Ltd
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| Publication Date |
29 April 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
First appearing in the 7th century, porcelain art in China quickly became enormously important as a symbol of royalty or high status. The masterpieces of this genre featured in this book range from simple tea bowls to fantastic vases, hair ornaments, figurines and snuff boxes with intricate, multi-coloured designs. This delicate material attracted and continues to attract the attention of art-lovers throughout the world, making Mega Square "Chinese Porcelain" an ideal gift.
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