Masterworks of Chinese Enamel Ware in the National Palace Museum 1971

$29.00

  • Author: Director Fu-tsang, Chiang
  • Publisher: National Palace Museum, Taiwan, 1971
  • 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 enamel ware, a must for anyone interested in Chinese’s enamel ware works. Fine in Fine slipcase.

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Masterworks of Chinese Enamel Ware in the National Palace Museum (1971) is a luxurious catalog documenting the National Palace Museum’s (Taipei) exquisite collection of Chinese cloisonné and painted enamel masterpieces, primarily from the Ming and Qing dynasties. This volume captures the zenith of enamel artistry, blending Chinese aesthetics with imported techniques from Europe and the Islamic world.The book features:

  • Cloisonné (景泰蓝, Jingtai Lan) – Focus on Ming-era vessels adorned with intricate wirework and vibrant cobalt-blue glazes, named after the Jingtai Emperor (1450–1457).
  • Painted Enamel (画珐琅) – Qing Dynasty innovations, especially under Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong, featuring delicate floral motifs, European-inspired portraiture, and imperial marks.
  • Gilt-Bronze Altar Sets – Buddhist and Daoist ritual objects showcasing hybrid Tibetan-Chinese designs.

For Collectors & Connoisseurs

  • Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection (1985) – A private collection rivaling the NPM’s holdings.
  • The Emperor’s Workshop (2022) – Examines Qing craftsmanship across mediums.
  • Enamels of the World (2009) by Klaus Carl – Global context for Chinese techniques.