Chinese Glazes: Their Origins, Chemistry, and Recreation
- ISBN-10
- 0812234766
- ISBN-13
- 9780812234763
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 296
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Author
- Nigel Wood
Description
Chinese pottery has long been esteemed not only for its beauty and delicacy but also for the utility and efficiency evident in the potter's skill.
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