Imari

By Nancy N. Schiffer

Book Overview

The popularity of Japanese ceramics in the West caused a vast and delightful variety of wares to be made in the late nineteenth century for export. Colorful Imari porcelain in deep blue, orange-red, and gold, Fukagawa porcelain in imaginative designs, as well as the softly colored Satsuma earthenwares, are the best known of the old Japanese exports, shown here in hundreds of variations created by skilled decorators. This new edition has an updated values reference and additional items shown in each chapter, especially early Imari wares from the period c. 1700. Also presented are the exotic Sumida and Banko wares, relative newcomers to the field whose popularity has grown steadily over the last ten years. Makers' and decorators' marks, unusual shapes, design variations, and hard-to-find examples are all shown in 600 color photographs with identifying captions and concise text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764309900
• ISBN13: 9780764309908
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.8" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding Japanese Ceramics Book.

Outstanding book for amateur and serious collectors to enjoy - pieces are identified with text and superb coloured photos.

Large number of high quality color photographs

Of great interest to dealers and collectors of Japanese export ceramics, this book contains full color photographs of a large number of fine specimans of Imari, Satsuma, Banko and Sumida. Significant number of pieces from the Arts and Crafts period. Sections on markings, bibliography and valuations. I think the valuations are on the low side of current retail prices.