Four centuries of silver personal adornment in the Qing dynasty and after
"Qing dynasty China encompassed many different cultures (Manchu, Han, Tibetan, Inner Mongolian, and fifty-five minorities) and all of them created silver artifacts to be worn and treasured for their utility, designation of rank, or power to bring good fortune and overcome evil spirits. Four Centurie...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore : Chicago, IL :
Times Editions ; Art Media Resources, Inc.
[2002?]
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| Summary: | "Qing dynasty China encompassed many different cultures (Manchu, Han, Tibetan, Inner Mongolian, and fifty-five minorities) and all of them created silver artifacts to be worn and treasured for their utility, designation of rank, or power to bring good fortune and overcome evil spirits. Four Centuries of Silver ist he first book of its kind in English that helps to identify some of these items."--Book jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | 208 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-189) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1588860310 (pbk.) 9781588860316 (pbk.) |
