Chinese Export Porcelain Types incl. Famille Rose Etc. / Scarce Illustrated Book

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TREASURES FROM THE EAST – Chinese Export Porcelain for the Collector
by Elinor Gordon, The Main Street Press, NJ, 1975/1984.  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,
TREASURES FROM THE EAST – Chinese Export Porcelain for the Collector
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.”
8.5” x 10.8” softback in very good condition (back of cover has several distracting creases).  192 pages.
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