Masterworks of Chinese Porcelain in the National Palace Museum 1970

$29.00

  • Author: Director Fu-tsang, Chiang
  • Publisher: National Palace Museum, Taiwan, 1970
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Fine
  • Size: 4to
  • Attributes:

First edition, first printing in Chinese & English. Binding tight, square, internally fine, unmarked. With hundreds of illustrations on Chinese’s porcelain, a must for anyone interested in Chinese’s porcelain works. Fine in Fine slipcase.

Masterworks of Chinese Porcelain in the National Palace Museum (1970) is a definitive catalog showcasing the National Palace Museum’s (Taipei) unparalleled collection of Chinese ceramics, spanning Tang to Qing dynasties. Published during a pivotal era of cultural preservation, this meticulously researched volume features:
  • Song Dynasty Ru, Guan, and Ding wares – Celebrated for their monochrome glazes and “ice crack” imperfections.
  • Ming Xuande and Chenghua porcelains – Including underglaze-blue masterpieces and chicken-cup rarities.
  • Qing famille-rose and enameled wares – Technical triumphs of the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong emperors.

For Collectors & Scholars

  • Chinese Ceramics: A New Standard Guide (2011) by Regina Krahl – A modern companion with archaeological insights.
  • The Emperor’s Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City (2010) – Contextualizes Qing porcelain within court life.
  • Song Dynasty Ceramics (2004) by Rose Kerr – Focused on the zenith of minimalist elegance.
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