{"product_id":"2026770001029-secondhand-the-chinese-potter-a-practical-history-of-chinese-ceramics","title":"The Chinese Potter: A Practical History Of Chinese Ceramics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Minor bruise on spine; internally sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in the field of decorative arts history, The Chinese Potter: A Practical History of Chinese Ceramics presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of one of the world's most celebrated artistic traditions. Margaret Medley chronicles the full arc of Chinese ceramic production, from its ancient origins through the refined achievements of the imperial kilns, grounding each era in the technical, cultural, and economic forces that shaped it. With scholarly precision and an accessible tone, the text details the materials, methods, and firing techniques employed by Chinese potters across successive dynasties, making it an indispensable resource for both serious collectors and students of Asian art. Medley argues that a true understanding of Chinese ceramics requires equal attention to the practical craft of the potter and the broader historical context in which each piece was created, a perspective that distinguishes this work from purely aesthetic surveys. Richly informative and methodically organized, it remains a foundational reference in the study of Chinese art and material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820231864539,"sku":"2026770001029-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9ca196d4-d2ed-41cc-a10b-a0b15c74833c.png?v=1780054875","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001029-secondhand-the-chinese-potter-a-practical-history-of-chinese-ceramics","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}