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LEAPING THE DRAGON GATE, THE SIR MICHAEL BUTLER COLLECTION OF SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAIN

Teresa Canepa & Katharine Butler

This impressive book is more than a catalogue raisonné of the world famous collection assembled by British diplomat Sir Michael Butler (1927–2013). It is the history of 17th-century Chinese porcelain told and illustrated by his comprehensive collection and includes a vast amount of new research into the iconography, production dates and markets of the porcelain. In 576 pages, it includes the story of how the collection was made, a chronological study of the porcelain as well as maps and tables showing the kiln sites, important shipwrecks and all known dated porcelain from the period.Withover 1000 illustrations, it is a worthy testimony to Sir Michael’s incredible depth of knowledge and his contribution to research in this field. In English and Chinese. For reviews and more click here.

The Butler Collection of 17th-Century Chinese Porcelain

By Katharine Butler

A short book written by Katharine Butler that tells the history of the Butler collection and describes the important groups of porcelain within it. It includes a very useful timeline chart, lists the exhibitions and publications featuring the collection and beautifully illustrates some of the finest and most famous pieces. 40 pages A5 size

The Friendship Mug £13 each + £3 P&P

This tender poem about friendship is written in an exceptionally accomplished cursive script. It comes from a rare Kangxi brushpot dated 1690 that also depicts some of the 100 Antiquities.

These mug designs have been adapted from the paintings on the porcelain by graphic artist, Sarah Hough.

‘100 Boys’ Mug £13 each + £3 P&P

Representations of “100” boys are often found on porcelain and show the wish for many sons. Confucian philosophy considered abundant male offspring essential to perform the duties and rituals of family life.

These mug designs have been adapted from the paintings on the porcelain by graphic artist, Sarah Hough.