The Macdonald Collection is considered the best cross-cultural porcelain collection in Canada and is among the best of its kind in the world. This is the first time the pieces have been photographed for a comprehensive catalogue. The contributors - curators and art historians - provide in-depth analysis and history of Japanese porcelain, and offer specific commentary on the pieces in the collection. Illustrated with more than 160 full-colour photographs commissioned for this volume. About the Gardiner Collection: The Gardiner Museum is internationally renowned for its collections of ceramic art. From South American religious worship to century-old British drinking games and aristocratic pursuits, the collection offers visitors a glimpse into civilizations past. Having just completed a $20 million makeover, the Gardiner Museum is also recognized as being one of Toronto's most outstanding examples of modernist architecture