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Porcelain for the Emperors: Imperial Wares of the Song , Ming and Qing Dynasties

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Robert D. Mowry Ceramics made expressly for the Chinese Imperial Court first came to the fore during the Northern Song period (960–1127) with ivory-hued Ding ware and celadon-glazed Ru ware. Guan ware, with its crackled, grayish-blue glaze, enjoyed Imperial favor during the Southern Song period (1127–1279), and brought to a close the long tradition of […]

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A Guide to the Symbolism of Chinese Ceramic Decoration

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Peonies, jasmine, chrysanthemums and other flowers are loaded with meaning in Chinese art. Chinese porcelain has been decorated with a huge variety of motifs in the years since the first recognisable shapes appeared on painted pottery in the Neolithic period. Since the Song dynasty (960-1279) flowers have been among the most popular decorative themes. This

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