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This catalogue features 300 outstanding pieces from Joseph Hotung's collection of Chinese jades and provides a comprehensive survey of 6000 years of ...Show synopsisThis catalogue features 300 outstanding pieces from Joseph Hotung's collection of Chinese jades and provides a comprehensive survey of 6000 years of development. The jades are arranged by type, shape and function (ritual and ceremonial) and form a significant reference for scholars and collectors, comparing them with the collections of the British Museum. Recent discoveries in China from hitherto little-known Neolithic cultures of around 3000 BC have highlighted the extraordinary skills of the craftsmen and the complexity of the cultures that supported them. Other remarkable finds include the precursors of the famous jade suits, which range from jade plaques and shrouds dating from about 900 BC to superb pendants and sword fittings carved for a king buried near Canton in around 122 BC. The illustrated section, divided chronologically, is followed by a bibliography of sources, both English and Chinese.Hide synopsis
Description:Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day)....Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support the African Children's Educational Trust (A-CET). Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Through our work with A-CET we have helped give hundreds of young people in Africa the vital chance to get an education. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
Description:New. 1588860337 New. (Binding: Paper, Jacket: No Jacket) Heavy...New. 1588860337 New. (Binding: Paper, Jacket: No Jacket) Heavy illustrated wrappers, 28 cm, 463 pp, color and black &
Publisher: Art Media Resources Ltd; (December 2002),
Description:New in New jacket. The Chinese have revered the mystery and...New in New jacket. The Chinese have revered the mystery and magic of jade since ancient times. This authoritative book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of six thousand years of development, from the earliest cultures to the twentieth century. The author describes and assesses the variety of roles and functions, ritual and ceremonial, which jade has played in China. Recent discoveries from hitherto little known neolithic cultures of around 3000 BC have highlighted the extraordinary skills of the craftsmen and the complexity of the cultures that supported them. Other remarkable finds include the precursors of the famous jade suits, which range from jade plaques and shrouds dating from about 900 BC to superb pendants and sword fittings carved for a king buried near Canton in around 122 BC. This catalogue describes over 300 outstanding pieces from Sir Joseph Hotung's collection, which spans the history of jade in China. Drawing upon the very latest archaeological research to set jade in its historical and artistic context, this work will stand as a definitive reference for many years to come. In her wide-ranging introduction to the catalogue the author analyses the arguments and sets out new views, supplementing this major essay with a series of shorter introductions to the chronological sections into which the jades of different types, shapes and functions have been divided. The book is fully illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs of each piece from the collection, all in color, along with comparative examples from the rich collection of the British Museum.
Description:Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day)....Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support the African Children's Educational Trust (A-CET). Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Through our work with A-CET we have helped give hundreds of young people in Africa the vital chance to get an education. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
Description:Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Purple...Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Purple cloth boards with crisp gilt-stamped spine titling. Unmarked. Appears unread. Umbumped spine head and tail; square sharp corners. Pictorial Dust Jacket not clipped. English text. Printed and bound in UK. Presumed First Printing of First Edition. Lavishly illustrated with 420 colour plates, many full page plus 310 b&w photographs and drawings. Heavy coated quality paperstock. 463 numbered pages with hundreds of objects; includes Bibliography, Chronological Table and Index. Clean and bright copy. Near Fine Volume in Near Fine Dust Jacket.
Description:Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Hardcover with dustjacket, "The...Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Hardcover with dustjacket, "The catalogue describes over 300 outstanding pieces from Sir Joseph Hotung's collection, which spans the history of jade in China...will stand as a definitive reference for many years to come...with 420 colour and 310 black and white illustrations, " 463 pages, includes a bibliography, book is in excellent condition, a small, pale white mark near the top edge of the rear cover is the only remarkable flaw, dustjacket has a tiny nick on the front panel and some mild rubbing, none of these flaws are very significant, the binding is tight and square and the contents are fine, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included to protect the dustjacket and to enhance its appearance.
