The Art of Silver Jewellery: From The Minorities of China, the Golden Triangle, Mongolia And Tibet [Lingua Inglese] - Rilegato

Van Der Star, Rene; Rappold, Ien; Krijger, Hugo; Beringen, John; Stokmans, Michiel Elsevier

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 8876243836 ISBN 13: 9788876243837

Casa editrice: Skira, 2006

Riassunto

This book and exhibition presents over 250 silver necklaces, and earrings - objects of ceremonial beauty and originality created by tribal peoples of China. Four catalog essays by leading experts illuminate the context creation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and also provide valuable background information for designers, historians, collectors and dealers. In addition to images of the jewelry itself, the volume includes a selection of collect ethnic textiles and other field photographs that puts the jewelry in full ethnological context. Details information an object includes dimensions, weight, material, function, and area of origin. This sumptuous volume is the most comprehensive study of the region’s jewelry available and is essential for anyone with an interest in the complete heritage of China.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

René van der Star is a collector of ethnic jewellery and the author of Ethnic Jewellery from Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands.

Product Description:

Book by Van Der Star Rene Rappold Ien Krijger Hugo Beringe

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Skira
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 8876243836
• ISBN 13: 9788876243837
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 238