Chinese pottery has long been esteemed not only for its beauty and delicacy but also for the utility and efficiency evident in the potter's skill.

This book shows how best to achieve oriental glazes by discussing materials, glaze analysis and recipes, kilns and fuel, and reduction firing techniques.

The author shows how he has replicated some of the old Chinese stoneware glazes.

Now available in paperback, this sumptuously illustrated book is the definitive guide to the provenance, technique, history and ancient traditions of Chinese ceramics. This book is an indispensable resource for all collectors, connoisseurs and students of Chinese ceramics, as well as anyone with an interest in Asia's cultural heritage.