This book was compiled by Dr. Nguyen Dinh Chien by developing his 1996 PhD thesis.
This book was compiled by Dr. Nguyen Dinh Chien by developing his 1996 PhD thesis.
It collects and introduces different ceramic articles in their categories, shapes, glaze colors, and decorative patterns. Especially, the decorative patterns on ceramics from the 15th to 19th centuries reflect many issues relating to the history, culture, beliefs and religions in Vietnam. The exact dates recorded in decorative patterns will be good standards for those interested in Vietnamese ceramics to compare.