Tang Ceramics : Changsha Kilns [signed]

An invaluable reference for any lover of Chinese art, culture or history. It is unique in that it deals almost exclusively with the pottery products from the famous Changsha family of kilns in Hunan province during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907). Besides paying tribute to the "lowly" civilian wares that so vitally supported the framework of a civilization, the book also includes information on basic pottery culture, historical background, poetry, calligraphy, and ornamentation and decoration of ceramic wares.