, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1986 Hardcover, 142 pages, ENG, 260 x 225 x 20 mm, in very good condition, dustjacket, illustrated in colour /b/w. ISBN 9780948107177.
This text describes the production of porcelain of the Qing Dynasty, setting it against a wider historical and political background. Information on techniques and on kiln construction is linked with descriptions of the personalities behind the industry and photographs of makers' marks are included. Technological advances led to many manufacturing and decorating innovations, which are illustrated by pieces from the V&A collection.