Special loan exhibition of rare Chinese porcelains in aid of various charities on view from January 19th to February 16th at the new annex galleries of Messrs. Duveen brothers

THE ancient Chinese porcelains de- scribed in the following pages were brought together for the purpose of illustrating this remarkable and par- ticular phase of Eastern art, in its technical and historical developments, confident also that the artistic and decorative quali- ties of such objects could not fail to favorably in- terest a number of visitors. The precise judgment of these art products of early and noted periods will largely remain with in- dividual tastes and predilections of the amateur, al- though the fact may be appreciated that these fas- cinating bibelots have created much interest the world over, for they not only inspire delight, but they afford a stimulating pastime for the collector, contributing by their presence, whether in a cabinet, or as an accessory for decoration, that quiet dignity of surroundings sought by a cultivated taste.

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SPECIAL LOAN EXHIBITION OF RARE CHINESE PORCELAINS IN AID OF VARIOUS CHARITIES

PREFACE

THE INTRODUCTION OF CHINESE PORCELAINS INTO EUROPE

WHITE PORCELAIN

BLUE AND WHITE

POWDER BLUE

GROUP WITH A COLORED FOUNDATION

PORCELAINS WITH A BLACK GROUND

SINGLE-COLOR SPECIMENS

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