Project Gutenberg 2015-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 479 Blacker, J. F. (James F.) 1942 Blacker, James F. Chats on Oriental China Produced by Chris Curnow, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pottery -- Marks Pottery, Chinese Pottery, Japanese NK Text Category: Art Category: How To ... 465327 2025-08-19T09:33:35.880979 text/html 445727 2024-10-24T13:53:01 text/html 4399733 2025-08-19T09:33:46.494937 application/epub+zip 4398636 2025-08-19T09:33:38.315965 application/epub+zip 244014 2025-08-19T09:33:36.991946 application/epub+zip 4504467 2025-08-19T09:33:51.657876 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4469649 2025-08-19T09:33:45.122943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324767 2022-09-21T18:11:00.928695 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 367906 2025-08-19T09:33:34.532989 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 347971 2024-10-24T13:53:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16347 2025-08-19T09:33:51.814869 application/rdf+xml 8548 2025-08-19T09:33:37.122017 image/jpeg 1847 2025-08-19T09:33:37.056960 image/jpeg 3933593 2025-08-19T09:33:36.140974 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog