Ancient Chinese enamel wares

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-11-24
Features: Enamelware is an imported craft, which was introduced to China in the 12th century and quickly localized, forming a new handcraft with the artistic style of the Chinese nation. It is favored by the royal family for its robust forms and magnificent decorations. This book provides a detailed account of the history of enamelware and its era-specific styles. The selected pieces are all enamelware traded in domestic and international markets in recent years, with a small number of Republican era pieces. They are categorized by their craftsmanship into cloisonné enamel, painted enamel, champlevé enamel, transparent enamel, and repoussé enamel. In particular, there is a rich selection of painted enamel pieces, which are further divided by material into copper-base, silver-base, glass-base, and porcelain-base. Under each type of piece, the descriptions provide concise introductions to their craftsmanship features, patterns, and market transaction prices, making the book highly readable and practical.