Download or read book Shape & Decoration in Japanese Export Ceramics written by Nancy Schiffer and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famous Satsuma, Imari, Hirado, Kutani, and other ceramic styles are explored in this new study. Important decorators are identified and their unusually fine craftsmanship is displayed in detail. From tea vessels to flower vases and table ornaments, these ceramic masterpieces provide beautiful interior design accents and historical connections between Asian and Western cultures.