Miscellaneous References to Artisans of the Canton Trade 1700-1842
The artisans who were active in Canton from 1700 to 1842 are some of the most elusive figures of the China trade. Despite the enormous quantity of artefacts that they produced, and which are now housed in private collections and museums throughout the world, the authors left very little information...
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| Published in: | Review of Culture |
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| Format: | Articles |
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Instituto Cultural de Macau
2019
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| Subjects: |
Canton trade
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Cantonese artisans.
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Chinese export art
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Fans
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Figurines
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Glass
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Mirrors
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Paintings
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Articles
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| Online Access: | https://www.icm.gov.mo/rc/viewer/pdfViewerParts/40059/2649 |
| Summary: | The artisans who were active in Canton from 1700 to 1842 are some of the most elusive figures of the China trade. Despite the enormous quantity of artefacts that they produced, and which are now housed in private collections and museums throughout the world, the authors left very little information behind about themselves. It was not until the Americans entered the China trade in 1784, that we begin to have more extensive information about some of these artists and craftsmen. |
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| ISSN: | 1682-1106 |