Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages - Rilegato

Nott, Stanley

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ISBN 10: 0804801002 ISBN 13: 9780804801003

Casa editrice: Tuttle Pub, 1967

Riassunto

First published in 1936 and since then a collector's item of increasing rarity,Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages comprises a review of the characteristics, decorations, folklore, and symbolism of this esteemed mineral that has always held a proud place among gems of the world. The book presents a full descriptive account of the significance and meaning of the carvings produced in this prize stone by Chinese craftsmen from the earliest times, through the Chou and succeeding dynasties, down to the twentieth century.

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Edition; 2nd ed. Physical description; xx, 193 p., 134 p. of pla.tes : ill. (some col.), map ; 28 cm. Notes; Previous ed.: London : B.T. Batsford, 1936. "This 2nd edition is a complete, photographic reprint of the original, with the plates slightly rearranged"--T.p. verso.Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-174) and index. Summary; This text presents a full descriptive account of the significance and meaning of the carvings produced in the prized stone by Chinese craftsmen from earliest times, through the Chou and succeeding dynasties, down to the present day. Marks and identifying devices are listed. Subjects; Jade art objects - China. Art objects, Chinese. Symbolism in art - China. Folklore, Chinese. Jade. Symbolism in art. Folklore - China. Jade art objects - China - History. China - Antiquities.. Chinese jade carvings, to 1989. Jade.Carving & carvings ; Handicrafts ; Modelling (in clay, wax & other plastic materials) ; Art techniques & materials. China. art / Sculpture & Installation. Crafts & Hobbies / Carving. Crafts & Hobbies. Painting. Art / Techniques / General.

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• Editore: Tuttle Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 1967
• ISBN 10: 0804801002
• ISBN 13: 9780804801003
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 376