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Vessels of Influence: China and Porcelain in Medieval and Early Modern Japan (Duckworth Debates in Archaeology)
Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere
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"Vessels of Influence", while examining in depth the role of Chinese ceramics in Japan, also delves into the meaning, motivation for, and rapid development of Japanese porcelain from many angles, including archaeology, heirloom and documentary evidence. The political and fiscal advantage that one lord found for his domain in creating its own local 'china' is placed in the context of the domestic and international market economy. Through an examination of the role of China and that of a domestic 'china' in Japan, a fuller picture of Japan's rich material culture emerges, revealing complex interactions between government, taste-makers, traders, merchants, consumers, ... Read more
"Vessels of Influence", while examining in depth the role of Chinese ceramics in Japan, also delves into the meaning, motivation for, and rapid development of Japanese porcelain from many angles, including archaeology, heirloom and documentary evidence. The political and fiscal advantage that one lord found for his domain in creating its own local 'china' is placed in the context of the domestic and international market economy. Through an examination of the role of China and that of a domestic 'china' in Japan, a fuller picture of Japan's rich material culture emerges, revealing complex interactions between government, taste-makers, traders, merchants, consumers, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bristol Classical Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780715634639
SKU
V9780715634639
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About Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere
Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere is founding Director of the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, Norwich.
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