The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods

This illustrated handbook surveys European and Oriental ceramics from the Renaissance through the mid-nineteenth century, presenting representative examples of maiolica, continental faience and porcelain, British earthenware and porcelain, and Eastern pottery. Each regional section pairs plates and objects with concise histories of manufactories, descriptions of forms and decoration, and cross-references to marks and monograms to aid dating and attribution. The selection emphasizes characteristic types and decorative motifs, with edited illustrations integrated with text for easier reference. Practical guidance for collectors on identifying unmarked pieces and distinguishing regional styles accompanies a catalog-like sequence organized by country and factory.