Bizen-Ware with a Catalogue of the Chater Collection by James Orange. Kelly and Walsh Limited, 1916. Hardcover. Original cloth sewn with cord in Japanese style. Floral endpapers. Paul Chater was an energetic and innovative man who though coming from disadvantage built an enviable business empire as well as involving himself with the government of Hong Kong. He served as Senior Unofficial Member of the Executive Council for 30 years ending only with his death. When Sir Paul Chater died in 1926 his collection of porcelain, prints and paintings together with Marble Hall, his mansion, was bequeathed to the Government of Hong Kong to be handed over on the death of his wife. This book only covers the Bizen-Ware portion of his collection. 115 with 162 illustrated photographic plates of Bizen Ware. The text discusses its history, the pottery, varieties of Bizen-ware, potter/artists, list of potters and their signatures, a catalogue of the collection and the legends. Then comes the illustrations. The cloth covers do show soiling and discoloration. The front hinge is tight, but separating. Back hinge good. Internally clean and tight. Very scarce title.