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Collectors of Asian art and material culture will appreciate Ancient Chinese Trade Ceramics from Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles for its authoritative documentation of pieces seldom catalogued elsewhere.
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Ancient Chinese Trade Ceramics from Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles is a beautifully produced exhibition catalogue documenting the remarkable ceramics collected and displayed by the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels. Originally published in 1992 as part of a collaborative exhibition with the National Museum of History in Taipei, this work — often presented with dual Chinese title Zhongguo Gudai Maoyi Ci: Guoji Aoqing Zhan Bilishi Zhanpin Tulu — spans two substantial volumes that highlight the significance of Chinese export wares used in historic trade networks.
At its core, Ancient Chinese Trade Ceramics from Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles offers both enthusiasts and scholars a deep dive into the legacy of Chinese ceramics produced for export markets from the late medieval period through the height of global maritime exchange. Featuring over 100 color plates alongside comprehensive descriptions and analyses, the catalogue contextualizes these objects within broader economic and artistic histories, showing how trade routes facilitated the flow of ceramic art between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Collectors of Asian art and material culture will appreciate Ancient Chinese Trade Ceramics from Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles for its authoritative documentation of pieces seldom catalogued elsewhere. The work’s careful scholarship makes it an indispensable resource for museum professionals, ceramics researchers, and anyone engaged with the historical dynamics of China’s creative output and its global impact. Each page of this catalogue reflects the meticulous care with which these trade ceramics have been preserved and studied, ensuring that Ancient Chinese Trade Ceramics from Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles stands as both a visual treasure and a scholarly asset.
Whether you’re expanding a library of Asian art books or seeking a definitive reference on historic Chinese export ceramics, Ancient Chinese Trade Ceramics from Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles offers lasting value and insight into one of the most dynamic chapters in the history of ceramic art.
Condition – Very Good Original red textured cloth boards with gilt titles to cover and spine. A small dirt mark noted to the top left corner of the front cover. Internally clean overall, with light foxing present on the title page.
