Project Gutenberg 2022-08-16 Public domain in the USA. 606 Hobson, R. L. (Robert Lockhart) 1872 1941 Hobson, Robert Lockhart Chinese pottery and porcelain; vol. 2. Ming and Ch'ing Porcelain $aUnited Kingdom :$bCassell and Company, Ltd.,$c1915. Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Chinese Pottery and Porcelain; Vol. 2. Ming and Ch'ing Porcelain" by R. L. Hobson is a detailed scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the rich history and development of Chinese porcelain during the Ming and Qing dynasties, focusing on the techniques, materials, and styles that characterized these periods. The book serves as an extensive reference on the subject matter, showcasing a wealth of information about the intricacies of porcelain production in China. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the Ming dynasty's impact on Chinese ceramics, particularly highlighting the rise of Ching-tê Chên as a key center for porcelain production. Hobson discusses the historical context of the Ming era, detailing the establishment of imperial factories and their significance in producing high-quality porcelain. He also notes the varieties of wares produced, featuring descriptions of materials, firing techniques, and the evolution of artistic styles during this transformative period in Chinese art. Overall, the initial chapters present a rich tapestry of cultural and historical insights into the world of Ming porcelain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20070224170451hobson 1915 GB Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Pottery, Chinese Porcelain, Chinese NK Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference 1400792 2025-06-27T08:14:08.364739 text/html 1241606 2024-10-18T23:59:37 text/html 8625754 2025-06-27T08:14:32.542089 application/epub+zip 8638408 2025-06-27T08:14:14.008702 application/epub+zip 472034 2025-06-27T08:14:10.886738 application/epub+zip 9001568 2025-06-27T08:14:44.482035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8885095 2025-06-27T08:14:29.790125 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 713374 2022-09-30T22:42:43.052073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 825040 2025-06-27T08:14:04.042755 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 804981 2024-10-18T23:59:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16696 2025-06-27T08:14:44.660039 application/rdf+xml 13051 2025-06-27T08:14:11.556751 image/jpeg 1699 2025-06-27T08:14:11.225689 image/jpeg 8582141 2025-06-27T08:14:08.924704 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 en.wikipedia