02328cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500280015226400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033050000310036650801980039752012380059553400450183365300210187865300210189965300220192085600430194299900170198547942UtSlPG20260610134113.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aBlacker, J. F.q(James F.),d-194210aChats on Oriental China 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-01-12  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Karin Spence and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Chats on Oriental China" by J. F. Blacker is a specialized guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a practical manual for collectors of Oriental porcelain, particularly focusing on the history, characteristics, and collecting aspects of these unique ceramic pieces. The book emphasizes the cultural and symbolic significance of Chinese porcelain, integrating details about various styles and periods that define its allure.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an educational journey, inviting readers to appreciate the art of collecting Oriental porcelain by fostering an understanding of its intricacies. Blacker discusses the value and impact of illustrations in the book, advising diligent examination of accompanying descriptions to gain insights into the pieces portrayed. He notes the challenges collectors face, including the pitfalls of forgeries and the importance of cultivating an eye for detail. The introduction establishes a foundation for the discussions to come, covering various elements of porcelain, from the religious and mythical inspirations behind its decoration to practical advice on distinguishing authentic pieces from imitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPottery -- Marks  aPottery, Chinese  aPottery, Japanese40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47942  c88781d88781