Selected Porcelain of the Flourishing Qing Dynasty at the Palace Museum - Feng Xianming - 9787800471872

Description

Iconic reference work on imperial Qing porcelain from the Palace Museum, irresistible to collectors of Chinese porcelain. Compiled by Feng Xianming et al, this richly illustrated book showcases masterpieces from the heyday of the Qing Dynasty in large colour plates and clear descriptions.

The volume brings the world of 18th-century imperial porcelain up close: from refined famille rose decorations to rare court commissions. Each bowl, vase and bowl is discussed both art-historically and technically, making this book an ideal partner when studying and buying Chinese porcelain at auctions and in galleries.

Origin & meaning
Published by the Forbidden City Publishing House in Beijing, based on the Palace Museum collection. The selection focuses on porcelain from the “flourishing” period of the Qing Dynasty, offering a rare insight into formal language, symbolism and imperial taste. For connoisseurs, this is an important reference point to compare own pieces stylistically and qualitatively with museum examples.

Dimensions & condition
Large-format hardcover with dust jacket. Dust jacket with very light edge and shelf marks; otherwise a fresh, nicely glossy binding. Interior clean and tidy, no notes or ex-libris. An attractively preserved study copy for intensive reference use.
ISBN 9787800471872.