Of the various art forms in Japan, pottery is one of the best illustrations of Japanese individuality. In contrast, the porcelains of Japan have stereotyped shapes and patterns. The two art forms together go far in sustaining Japan's reputation as the cultural melting pot of the Orient. This guide indicates how to distinguish Japanese porcelains from Chinese and how to recognize modern reproductions of genuine old wares.
- ISBN10 0804816573
- ISBN13 9780804816571
- Publish Date July 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 December 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 368
- Language English