Japanese Porcelain (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the art and history of Japanese porcelain, from kiln to collector’s shelf. Learn how regional styles and skilled hands shaped a distinctive, enduring craft.

The book surveys Japan’s porcelain through its origins, firing processes, and regional varieties. It explains how the craft evolved from early wares to celebrated eighteenth‑ and nineteenth‑century pieces, and why Japanese porcelain is valued for both beauty and technique.

Readers will encounter key themes such as the relationship between Japanese and Chinese traditions, the role of princes and kiln masters, and the idea that some of the finest wares were kept for private use rather than exported. The text also introduces notable figures and workshops, including Kioto painters and makers of Nabeshima and Hirado ware, and explains how marks and names reveal lineage and place.

• How firing sequences and glaze work influenced form, color, and durability.
• Regional styles and famous centers like Hizen, Kioto, Kaga, and Owari.
• Portraits of notable potters and the stories behind distinctive wares such as Mokubei and Zengoro‑Eiraku.
• How to read marks and inscriptions in the context of honor, patronage, and craft lineage.

Ideal for readers of decorative arts and antique ceramics, museum visitors, and anyone curious about Japanese porcelain and its place in world ceramics.

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