The Oriental Ceramic Society

The oriental ceramic society ocs is one of the leading international societies for the study and appreciation of asian art with a special interest in ceramics.

The oriental ceramic society.

Founded in 1921 the society has members throughout the world. Our patron is hrh the duke of gloucester. Welcome to the oriental ceramic society of hong kong. The oriental ceramic society of hong kong was established in 1974 by a group of collectors and enthusiasts with a shared interest in asian art and culture.

It offers handling sessions of items from the main london museums such as the british museum sir percival david collection and victoria and albert museum as well as. The oriental ceramic society ocs is the leading international society for the study and appreciation of asian art with a special focus on ceramics. The oriental ceramic society online lectures 2020 a series of six informal lunchtime lectures 15 and 28 july 11 and 25 august and 15 and 29 september the fifth lecture will be given by rosemary sc. More than 35 percent of our members live and work outside north america.

Your acers individual membership connects you with a global ceramic and glass community of more than 11 000 professionals from more than 75 countries. The oriental ceramic society provides academic and introductory lectures on all aspects of asian art in particular on chinese ceramics jades paintings and middle eastern art. Founded in 1974 by a small group of collectors and enthusiasts it is an independent non profit society for those sharing an interest in asian art and culture. Over its history the ocs has established itself as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge about all aspects of.

It is dedicated to the open exchange of ideas and information between scholars collectors and the public through a series of lectures guided exhibition viewings exclusive collection. The oriental ceramic society ocs is the leading international society for the study and appreciation of asian art with a special focus on ceramics. However its wider focus is the study and appreciation of all aspects of oriental art and over the last 90 years has served as one of the main bodies assisting the understanding of oriental art and oriental ceramics in particular. The oriental ceramic society is currently inviting applications for the position of secretary.