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Explores the remarkable cultural influence of Chinese porcelain around the globe. This book tells the story of how porcelain became a vehicle for the transmission and assimilation of artistic symbols, themes, and designs across vast distances - from Japan and Java to Egypt and England.

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The Pilgrim Art

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 17/02/2010
      ISBN13: 9780520244689, 978-0520244689
      ISBN10: 0520244680

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the remarkable cultural influence of Chinese porcelain around the globe. This book tells the story of how porcelain became a vehicle for the transmission and assimilation of artistic symbols, themes, and designs across vast distances - from Japan and Java to Egypt and England.

      Trade Review
      "This book is a must read for students of world history." -- Richard Foltz Journal Of World History "Enthusiastic." American Historical Review "Engaging work... Highly recommended." -- L. R. Hudgins Choice "A significant contribution to the academic field, an encapsulation of information gleaned from different fields that will serve several audiences." -- Rose Kerr Burlington Magazine

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