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Chinese Glazes: Their Origins, Chemistry, and Recreation
Published by A&C Black & University of Pennsylvania Press, 1999, hardcover, large format, illustrated, index, 280 pages, condition: new.
First published in 1999, it bridges the gap between archaeology, chemistry, and practical studio pottery.
The book traces glazing techniques over 3,000 years, from the Bronze Age and Neolithic earthenware to the iconic Song Dynasty stonewares and refined porcelain of southern China.
Wood provides detailed chemical analyses of ancient glazes, explaining how Chinese potters achieved "miracles" like jade-like celadons, tea-dust, and hare's fur using simple, local raw materials.
A primary goal of the book is to show modern potters how to replicate these historic effects using common Western raw materials. It includes:
Hundreds of authentic glaze recipes.
Simple and advanced calculation techniques for glaze formulation.
Insights into firing processes and kiln technology.
The work is lavishly illustrated with nearly 300 photographs (100 in full colour), depicting museum masterworks alongside magnified images of glaze surfaces and historic kiln sites.
Nigel Wood is a renowned British potter and scholar. He has served as a Professor of Ceramics at the University of Westminster and an Honorary Research Associate at Oxford University. His research often involves scientific collaboration with major institutions like the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum to uncover the chemical secrets of ancient ceramics.
A LARGE COFFEE TABLE BOOK
the definitive technical and historical guide to Chinese ceramic glazes
