The basic technology; pre-Han unglazed earthenware; glazed ware from Shang to Han; the Northern and Southern Dynasties; new inspiration in T'ang; North China from the 10th to the 14th century; South China from the 10th to the 14th century; the last great innovation; imperial patronage; popular taste and new markets; technical virtuosity.
Margaret Medley was formerly Curator of the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, the University of London, and a distinguished authority on Chinese ceramics.
"A brilliant synthesis of a complex field of studies…it displays a wonderful mastery of the subject."—The Times "The Chinese Potter remains the best introduction to Chinese ceramics for students and collectors alike. It is one of those rare scholarly publications which is not only well-ordered and concise, but also very readable."—Rosemary Scott, Christie's
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