Tang Ceramics: Changsha Kilns [Author Inscribed]

Hong Kong: Lammett Arts, Kowloon, 1990. First Edition. Quarto with green clothwrapped boards and gilt stamping; pictorial dustwraps; 367 pages: illustrations (some color), maps; 29 cm A near fine copy, save sunning to spine. Hardcover. ISBN: 9627468010

Inscribed by author, dedicated to Mr. Gaston Van Duse-Adam (former Ambassador of Belgium to China, art connoisseur and collector). "An invaluable reference for any lover of Chinese art, culture or history. It is unique in that it deals exclusively with the pottery products from a localized family of kilns in Hunan during the Tang Dynast (A.D. 618-907). It is rare in that as we study its history, few boks have paid equivalent tribute to the "lowly" civilian wares which so vitally supported the framework of a civilization. Besides an in-depth study of the kilns and their product varietals, placing emphasis on the artistic and calligraphic aspects of the decoration as well, this book contains:-10 maps-504 line drawings illustrating 536 separate items of kiln products-96 pages containing 131 black-and-white photographs showing 227 articles-64 pages containing 97 full colour photographs, illustrating 325 articles In all, a grand total of 1085 individual articles of Changsha kilns are represented." --Publisher. // Catalogs, Catalogues, Céramique chinoise 618-960 (Dynastie des Tang et les Cinq Dynasties), Pottery, Chinese Tang-Five dynasties, Pottery, Chinese Tang-Five dynasties, 618-960, catalogs (documents), 長沙 (Hunan Sheng, China) Antiquities // **Heavy item(. Additional shipping fees may be needed. Please inquire**