Kindred Spirits showcases the remarkable flowering of Chinese-style ceramics that took place in
Japan after the mid-19th century. For over a thousand years Chinese ceramics have been admired
and emulated in Japan. This book discusses for the first time how this artistic relationship
evolved during the Meiji Taisho and early Showa eras. A selection of 100 works from the
acclaimed Shen Zhai Collection demonstrates the range and quality of these ceramics from
elegant celadons to sophisticated underglaze blue porcelains. Detailed descriptions makers'
marks and box inscriptions make this a valuable reference resource for collectors and art
historians.
