Ceramics Books and Magazines

Author: Nancy N. Schiffer
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$49.95~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

4 reviews
Sales Rank: 500685

Media: Hardcover
Edition: Enlarged 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 204
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 8.8 x 1

ISBN: 0764309900
Dewey Decimal Number: 738.0952
EAN: 9780764309908

Publication Date: October 1, 1999
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Customer Reviews:

Showing reviews 1-4 of 4

Oriental potpouri April 7, 2008
Many collectors appreciate the extra knowledge on our favorite subjects and this book provides that and more. The exquisite photos of different and varied pieces of porcelain and pottery give the reader not only an appreciation of what he has but also information on items he loves but has no idea what they are. That said, after looking through the book I discovered I had a valuable pitcher that I had always treasured but didn't know if it was old, valuable, or special. I wish the book had given more on the difference between valuable and fake. I still find it hard to discern between the two.

2 out of 5 stars

Imari Satsuma book review June 12, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

The pictures are wonderful and plentiful as well as history of the styles. What's painfully lacking are examples and explanations of marks. Two and a half pages representing 27 marks with minimum information on any of them. I felt like it was a pretty book to look through, but a poor reference for those looking for information on how to buy Imari or Satsuma. I found no information at all about reproductions or modern pieces that have flooded the market and make it difficult for less than well informed buyers to get genuine pieces of antique Imari or Satsuma.

5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Japanese Ceramics Book. August 24, 1998
8 out of 11 found this review helpful

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

5 out of 5 stars

Large number of high quality color photographs March 11, 1998
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

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.

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