Treasures from The East: Chinese Export Porcelain for the Collector Book by Elinor Gordon

Books : Reference : Chinese Porcelain

 

Published by The Main Street Press, NJ, 1984 and is 192 pages. Previously published in 1975 as Chinese Export Porcelain, An Historical Survey.

"Of special interest and usefulness to the collector and admirer of beautiful Chinese hard-paste porcelain made for the West, this book provides a wealth of information on these now highly-collectible decorative objects.

Comprised of key articles from ANTIQUES magazine, the book traces the early trade with Europe, especially the armorial china, and offers important historical background material on wares made for Americans since the late 18th century – tea services, vases and urns, plates and platters, and other richly decorated objects.

Documented in every detail are special-order wares such as the Society of the Order of Cincinnati dinner services and famille rose and famille verte pieces. From the delicate floral patterns of the 1700s to the bold designs of 19th-century Rose Medallion and Canton ware, the artful commerce of the West with China is expertly chronicled and explained."

This softcovered book measures 8.5 in. x 10.8 in. - it is filled with many black and white photographs. A great reference book in excellent condition - tight binding, no ripped, torn or marked pages.

Item ID: CL-BOOK-206