Essential Cultural Relics of China in Museums Overseas: Ceramics (English Edition, Hardcover)

This English-language hardcover volume is part of the “Essential Cultural Relics of China in Museums Overseas” series, dedicated to Chinese ceramics held in major museums around the globe. Compiled by Kou Qin, a leading figure in China’s art auction market, and featuring photographs by the renowned collector Weng Wango and his wife Cheng Huabao, this book is both an art album and a historical record.-6-17

📖 What’s Inside

• A Curated Collection: Approximately 354 representative works spanning eight categories — painting, bronze, ceramics, jade, gold and silver, Buddhist sculpture, and more. This volume focuses exclusively on the ceramics category.-6

• Expert Insight: Introductory and analytical texts are contributed by Lü Chenglong, research librarian at the Palace Museum, and Xu Yanyan from the Tsinghua University Academy of Arts & Design. Each ceramic piece is accompanied by detailed descriptions, including acquisition history, provenance, and circulation stories.-6-17

• Bilingual Access: The main content is presented in English, with ceramic names and historical terms carefully translated, making it accessible to international readers and collectors.

📚 Why This Book Belongs in Your Collection

• Cultural Preservation: Many of these objects are dispersed across museums worldwide. This book serves as a rare consolidated reference, documenting their current locations and histories — a valuable resource for researchers, collectors, and anyone fascinated by China’s artistic legacy abroad.-6

• Visual Feast: High-quality reproductions bring each piece to life. From Han dynasty painted pottery to Tang sancai figures, the visual journey is as informative as it is beautiful.-20

• Authoritative Yet Approachable: Scholarly enough for museum professionals, accessible enough for passionate amateurs. The editorial notes and introductory essay provide context without overwhelming the casual reader.