China in Six Easy Pieces
Season 2013Episode 135Season 2013Episode 137

E136 China in Six Easy Pieces

BBC Documentaries / Season 2013 / Episode 136

09 Jul, 2013 · 1h

 
Season 2013Episode 135Season 2013Episode 137

E136 China in Six Easy Pieces

BBC Documentaries / Season 2013 / Episode 136

09 Jul, 2013 · 1h

 

For centuries the West has been enthralled by flamboyant blue and white ceramics from China, but were unaware that all the time the Chinese were making porcelains for themselves that were completely different - subtle monochromes for the Imperial court, beautiful objects for the scholar's table and delicate domestic wares. Ceramics expert Lars Tharp, Antiques Roadshow resident and presenter of Treasures of Chinese Porcelain, has picked his six favourite pieces... see more

For centuries the West has been enthralled by flamboyant blue and white ceramics from China, but were unaware that all the time the Chinese were making porcelains for themselves that were completely different - subtle monochromes for the Imperial court, beautiful objects for the scholar's table and delicate domestic wares. Ceramics expert Lars Tharp, Antiques Roadshow resident and presenter of Treasures of Chinese Porcelain, has picked his six favourite pieces... see more
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