Japanese Export Ceramics: 1860-1920

by Nancy N. Schiffer

Book Overview

The world now applauds the exquisite ornamental ceramics made in Japan in the late 19th century for export to Europe and America. They dazzle the public today as they originally did when introduced at the International Fairs in Philadelphia, London, Paris, Chicago, and St. Louis over a hundred years ago. Here the breathtaking beauty of intricate decoration on Satsuma, Imari, Kutani, Hirado and other ceramics is displayed in over 500 color photographs...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764310437
• ISBN13: 9780764310430
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 11.0"