Civilian Treasures - Fine Porcelain Pieces from the Hebei Folk Custom Museum

Author: Chang Suxia
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: ★16-inch hardcover, published by Hebei People's Publishing House ★Edited by Chang Suxia, Director of the Hebei Folk Custom Museum ★Selected 100 pieces of renowned kiln products from the Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China, each with excellent shapes and decorations, reflecting the development of craftsmanship in different periods ★Each piece is accompanied by name, dynasty, mouth diameter, belly diameter, height, and a brief introduction ★Combines knowledge and readability, allowing readers to appreciate the profound cultural connotation of ancient ceramic art
Folk Treasures, printed in full-color copperplate paper, features 100 pieces of porcelain selected from the collection of the Hebei Folk Custom Museum, spanning the Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China. It gathers masterpieces from Hebei's four major kilns—Xing Kiln, Ding Kiln, Cizhou Kiln, and Song Jun Kiln—as well as fine works from kilns such as Jun Kiln, Yaozhou Kiln, Dehua Kiln, and Jingdezhen. These porcelain pieces exhibit excellent shapes and decorations, reflecting the development of craftsmanship in different periods. For porcelain enthusiasts, this book not only provides insights into the history of porcelain but also allows them to appreciate the profound cultural connotation of ancient ceramic art.
China is renowned as an ancient land of ceramics. Since its emergence in the Shang Dynasty, Chinese porcelain has evolved over millennia, becoming an integral part of Chinese culture. Over the long course of history, ancestors used their wisdom and hard labor to create countless exquisite and practical ceramic wares. Particularly after the Tang and Song dynasties, porcelain gradually became a highly sought-after art form, blending practicality with aesthetics, and earning global acclaim.
This book selects 100 porcelain pieces from the Hebei Folk Custom Museum's collection—each with excellent shapes and decorations, reflecting the craftsmanship of different periods—editing them into a collection to delight readers. These treasures embody the dedication and sweat of generations of cultural and museum workers, while also recording touching stories.