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Gorham Hazel H. Japanese and Oriental Pottery. Yokohama: Yamagata, 1952. (MPFK)
Classic history of  the development of Japanese wares, their city centers of production, designs, symbols, and inscriptions.  

Hobson, R.L. Catalogue of the Leonard Gow Collection of Chinese Porcelain. London: s.n., 1931. (MPFF+)
Important early illustrated catalogue for an important collection of representative works from key periods and notable makers.
 
Hobson, R.L. The Wares of the Ming Dynasty. London: Benn Brothers, 1923. (MPFF)
Expert detailed investigation of Ming Dynasty pottery (1368-1644).  Covers techniques, production centers, noted potters, and stylistic transitions.  

Honey, W.B. The Ceramic Art of China, and Other Countries of the Far East. London: Faber and Faber; Hyperion Press, [1945]. (MPF)
Scholarly study, frequently invoked in other surveys, studies Chinese pottery by periods and related wares from Indo-China, Korea, and Japan.  

Kim, Chewon. The Ceramic Art of Korea. London: Faber and Faber, 1961. (MPF+)
Visual survey of wares from the National Museum of Korea, arranged by historical dynasties.

Kokuritsu Kindai Bijutsukan (Japan). Japanese Painted Porcelain: Modern Masterpieces in Overglaze Enamel. Edited by National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. New York: Weatherhill; Kyoto: Tankosha, 1980. (MPFK+ 81-839)
Well illustrated survey of master potters from the late 19th century into the 20th century.  

Medley, Margaret. The Chinese Potter: A Practical History of Chinese Ceramics. Oxford: Phaidon, 1989. (3-MPFF 90-694)
Textbook style review of Chinese wares by dynasty. Chronological by styles, technological development and stylistic variations. Treats patronage, markets, popular taste, and technical virtuosity.  

Mikami, Tsugio. The Art of Japanese Ceramics. New York: Weatherhill, [1972]. (MPFK 72-1334)
This survey of Japanese pottery and porcelain employs an art historical approach: it traces changes in style and process evolve through time periods, and reevaluates specific local stylized wares.  

Mudge, Jean McClure. Chinese Export Porcelain in North America. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1986. (Open 3-MPFF 87-2796) 
This work explains the nature and variety of Chinese porcelain made for trade with North America and those imported from Europe. Section on museums and collections in the west.  

Neave-Hill, W.B.R. Chinese Ceramics. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1976. (MPFF+ 76-2268)
Well documented survey of representative works from Neolithic to Ch’ing Dynasty. Looks at provincial kilns, Ko-sometsuke and Shonsui , and export wares. Appendices possess useful glossary and guide to reign-names, hallmarks, and emblems.

Sanders, Herbert H. The World of Japanese Ceramics. Tokyo; Palo Alto: Kodansha International, [1967]. (MPFK)
Illuminating coverage of potters, tools and materials, forming and decorating processes, glazes, and technical evaluation.  

Wilson, Elizabeth. A Guide to Oriental Ceramics. Rutland, VT: Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1991. (MPF 93-3797)
Ready-reference guide allows quick checking of styles, periods, glossary to terms, types of glazes and processes, and concludes with a section on determining authenticity.