Ethereal Elegance: Porcelain Vases of the Imperial Qing - The Huaihaitang Collection Tapa dura - 2008

Hardback. New. This book presents porcelain vases and bottles of the Imperial Qing is the first of its kind and offers great opportunities for academic study and appreciation by scholars, collectors and laymen. Text in English and Chinese.

CA Book Publishing, 2023. Hardcover. New. slp edition. 399 pages. 13.00x10.00x1.75 inches.

Hong Kong: Chinese University of HK, 2007. A magnificent catalogue documenting one of the finest collections of imperial Qing ceramics in private hands. Vases range from brilliantly hued monochromes to exquisitely decorated undgerglaze and polychrome wares, all fit for and at one time employed in the Qing emperor's court. Accompanying scholarly essays on Yongzheng and Qianlong imperial wares and the variety of vase forms. Fascinating details are also provided on the actual costs of material and labour for the various stages of production of these objects at the imperial workshops at the time. All objects illustrated include detail shots of base seals. Text in bilingual English / Chinese. 400 pp., more than 245 colour plates, 2 maps, charts of imperial vase forms, chronology. Highly recommended. *** PLEASE NOTE - THIS VOLUME IS HEAVY AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE. ***. First Edition. Hard Cover in slipcase. New/New. 32 x 25 cm..

Art Museuem, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2007 Book. New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. English and Chinese text; Hardcover (with dust jacket) in slipcase.; 25.5 x 33 cm; 3.2 Kg; 400 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; New. May show signs of handling and shelf wear.; Catalogue from the exhibtion held Art Museum, Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, from the 11.11.2007 to the 30.03.2008.; "The Qing imperial vases and bottles from the Huaihaitang Collection featured in this catalogue provide a good illustration of the rich reportoire of the "closed forms" fired at Jingdezhen Imperial Factory and attest to the prosperity of the Factory, the tour de force of the potters and the unreserved patronage from the imperial household. This exhibition presenting porcelain vases and bottles of the Imperial Qing is the first of its kind and offers great opportunities for academic studiy and appreciation by the scholars, collectors and laymen." excerpt… Leer más

Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong. Used - Very Good. 2007. Hardcover. Slipcase. Cloth, dj. Slight shelf wear. Some scuffing to slipcase, but volume itself is in fine condition. Very Good. (Subject: Asian Art).

Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 2007-11-01. Hardcover. Very Good. book is like new, some wear on blue slipcover