First appearing in the 7th century, porcelain art in China quickly became enormously important as a symbol of royalty or high status. The masterpieces of this genre featured in this book range from simple tea bowls to fantastic vases, hair ornaments, figurines and snuff boxes with intricate, multi-coloured designs. This delicate material attracted and continues to attract the attention of art-lovers throughout the world, making Mega Square Chinese Porcelain an ideal gift.