This book is a gorgeously illustrated reference guide to the beautiful silver adornments of Qing dynasty China. From talismans against misfortunes to amulets for security and success, the book reveals the beliefs and creativity of Chinese craftsmen.
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This book is a gorgeously illustrated reference guide to the beautiful silver adornments of Qing dynasty China. From talismans against misfortunes to amulets for security and success, the book reveals the beliefs and creativity of Chinese craftsmen.
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Add this copy of Four Centuries of Silver: Personal Adornment in the to cart. $63.00, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Art Media Resources.
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VG+: A book in excellent condition. Clean pages and sharp corners. Signed by author on the title page. A black matte softcover with French flaps. The front cover has a full-color pictorial illustration, and the title is printed in white. The title is also printed in white down the black spine. The back cover also features a full-color pictorial illustration. Pages: (4), 5-208. This volume is filled with beautiful photographs that records a variety of Chinese silver pieces from symbolic locks to fingernail guards. This book explains how the adornment are used in daily and ceremonial life and also interprets the symbols and intricate designs so important to understanding these artifacts. The study of silver pieces also reveals the various Chinese customs and creativity of the Chinese craftsmen. The book not only includes all the basic information that explains everything from different silversmithing techniques to the various types of silver compounds used, but also teaches you how to identify authentic Chinese silver pieces.
Milton Under Wychwood,
OXFORDSHIRE,
UNITED KINGDOM
$100.00
Add this copy of Four Centuries of Silver: Personal Adornment in the to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by Greensleeves Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Under Wychwood, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Times Editions.
Add this copy of Four Centuries of Silver to cart. $399.95, like new condition, Sold by Book Trader Cafe rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Times Media PTE LTD.
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Like New. Size: 9x6x1; First Edition, First Printing, Warmly Inscribed by Author. Hardly any sign of use with No Writing in text. Ships with tracking the same or next business day from New Haven, CT. We fully guarantee to ship the exact same item as listed and work hard to maintain our excellent customer service.
