Excerpt from Rough Notes on Pottery
What thought and brain power, what an expenditure of wealth and muscle has it taken to produce this little cup, worth no more than a few cents; what a number of hands it has passed through since it lay in embryo in the mountain of King-teh Chin, or in the heart of the mine amid the rugged Cornish hills?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a broad survey of the history of pottery, from its origins in prehistoric times to the development of industrial techniques in the 18th and 19th centuries. The author traces the evolution of pottery techniques and styles through different cultures and historical periods, noting the influence of trade, conquest, and technological innovation. The book also explores the work of individual potters, from ancient Chinese artisans who mastered glazing techniques to the pioneering English potters of the Enlightenment. Through a detailed examination of different pottery traditions, the author sheds light on the cultural significance of this ancient craft. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781527783713_0
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