Ming porcelain is widely regarded among the world's finest
cultural treasures. From ordinary household items patiently refined
for imperial use, porcelain became a dynamic force in domestic
consumption in China and a valuable commodity in export trade. In
the modern era, it has reached unprecedented heights in art
auctions and other avenues of global commerce.
This book examines the impact of consumption on the evolution of
porcelain and its transformation into a foreign cultural icon. The
book begins with an examination of ways in which porcelain was
appreciated in Ming China, followed by a discussion of encounters
with Ming porcelain in several global regions including Europe and
the Americas. The book also looks at the invention of the phrase
and concept of 'the Ming vase' in English-speaking cultures and
concludes with a history of the transformation of Ming porcelain
into works of art.
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