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May 30, 2002, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The China Trade: Beyond Bats: Symbolism in Chinese Porcelains and Works of Art, Jan Stuart (Smithsonian Institution)

Jan Stuart explored the significance of the decoration and color used on Chinese porcelains and works of art made for the Chinese audience. Her lecture also examined impressions these motifs have generated in the West when they appeared on China trade items.












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