The Far East in the northeast: an analysis of the Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland
This thesis examines the collection of Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland, which is comprised of 178 vessels dating from 1600 to 1760. This project seeks to demonstrate the great potential for archaeological porcelain to broaden the understanding of the life-ways of coloni...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:9579 2023-10-01T03:57:32+02:00 The Far East in the northeast: an analysis of the Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland Miller, Aaron F. 2005 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/9579/ https://research.library.mun.ca/9579/1/Miller_Aaron.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/9579/1/Miller_Aaron.pdf Miller, Aaron F. <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Miller=3AAaron_F=2E=3A=3A.html> (2005) The Far East in the northeast: an analysis of the Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2005 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:47:28Z This thesis examines the collection of Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland, which is comprised of 178 vessels dating from 1600 to 1760. This project seeks to demonstrate the great potential for archaeological porcelain to broaden the understanding of the life-ways of colonial North America through the analysis of ware form and function. Analysis focuses on the decorative themes of Chinese porcelain and discusses Chinese symbolism, as well as the meaning of these exotic wares in the Western world. The research has revealed a strict control over the manufacture of porcelain which resulted in specific patterns that can often be identified by archaeologists. In addition, this thesis examines the nature of the China trade to Newfoundland and the diverse networks involved in the export of wares to Ferryland. The analysis of these materials reflects the profound interaction taking place between China and the West, and the cultural manifestations of this exchange in Western society. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository |
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This thesis examines the collection of Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland, which is comprised of 178 vessels dating from 1600 to 1760. This project seeks to demonstrate the great potential for archaeological porcelain to broaden the understanding of the life-ways of colonial North America through the analysis of ware form and function. Analysis focuses on the decorative themes of Chinese porcelain and discusses Chinese symbolism, as well as the meaning of these exotic wares in the Western world. The research has revealed a strict control over the manufacture of porcelain which resulted in specific patterns that can often be identified by archaeologists. In addition, this thesis examines the nature of the China trade to Newfoundland and the diverse networks involved in the export of wares to Ferryland. The analysis of these materials reflects the profound interaction taking place between China and the West, and the cultural manifestations of this exchange in Western society. |
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The Far East in the northeast: an analysis of the Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland |
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The Far East in the northeast: an analysis of the Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland |
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The Far East in the northeast: an analysis of the Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/9579/1/Miller_Aaron.pdf Miller, Aaron F. <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Miller=3AAaron_F=2E=3A=3A.html> (2005) The Far East in the northeast: an analysis of the Chinese export porcelain excavated at Ferryland, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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