David Battie

This catalogue presents a distinguished selection of Chinese and Japanese ceramics from the personal collection of David Battie — a respected authority in the world of Asian art and a longstanding figure on the BBCs Antiques Roadshow. With an eye honed by decades of scholarship, connoisseurship, and passion, Battie has assembled a collection that showcases the rich cultural dialogues between China and Japan through porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware. From the elegant restraint of Song dynasty monochromes to the vibrant decoration of Ming and Qing export wares.

David Battie's deep knowledge and personal engagement with these works breathe life into the collection, offering both seasoned collectors and newcomers a rare opportunity to experience the enduring allure of East Asian ceramics through his discerning lens.