“this new bilingual book…adds another dimension to the existing literature. It provides both a systematic study of the collection and places it within a framework of existing seventeenth century pieces around the world …. A wonderful reference work for...
“This handsome volume has been a monumental undertaking… .and fulfils two distinct purposes. It is at once a tribute to Sir Michael Butler while also providing a very scholarly catalogue raisonné of his collection… Beautifully produced, lavishly...
“This is a landmark for the field and an extraordinary tribute to (Sir Michael’s) work” May, 2022, Mike Hearn, Douglas Dillon Chairman, Dept. of Asian Art, Metropolitan Museum, New...
“magisterial and scholarly… ….one must salute the range, breadth, and aspiration of the book, which will surely stand as a standard reference work for years to come, as well as a recognition of one man’s contribution to the field.”—Orientations,...
