Book, Hsiang Yuan-Pien, "Noted Porcelains of Succesive Dynasties with Comments and Illustrations"
Hsiang Yüan-Pien (Xiang Yuanbian 1525-1590), with annotations and English translations by Kuo Pao-Ch'ang (Guo Baochang) and John C. Ferguson, collated and published by the Chih Chai (Zhizhai) Publishing Company, Peiping (Beijing), 1931, traditionally bound. The fitted protective dust case with ruyi-lappet shaped flaps accompanies the lot.
Dust case damaged.
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The wealthy merchant Xiang Yuanbian (1525-1590) is known for his unparalleled private collection of painting, calligraphy, ceramics and works of art, many pieces of which are considered masterpieces and are still extant. Unlike most famous art collectors in Chinese history, Xiang Yuanbian was a member of neither the imperial household nor the literati class. Xiang managed to possess objects that were once unobtainable — objects from imperial collections.