Kraak Porcelain for the Portuguese and Spanish Markets
Illustrated talk by Teresa Canapa
The Anglo-Spanish and Anglo-Portuguese Societies invite you to a talk presenting an overview of the Portuguese and Spanish trade in a new style of blue and white porcelain made at the end of the Ming Dynasty. This distinctive porcelain, commonly known in the West as kraak, quickly became the largest and most varied group of Jingdezhen export porcelains manufactured throughout the reigns of Wanli, Tianqi and Chongzhen.
Date and Time: Wednesday 14 April, 7pm
Venue: Canning House (2 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PJ)
Tickets: £12 members, £15 guests and £5 students (includes refreshments after talk)
Pre-booking essential – please contact the A-SS Events Secretary
