Things Chinese
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- Synopsis
- A source of fascination to the West, China's renowned art objects and traditional manufactured products have long been sought by collectors. Things Chinese presents sixty distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together present a window onto the people, the history and the society of the world's largest nation.Featuring descriptions and full-color photographs, the history, cultural significance and customs surrounding these objects and their importance becomes clear. Items covered include:Bamboo furnitureIvory carvingSnuff BottleMooncake mouldsMusical InstrumentsMahjong setsFengshui compasses
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781462908585
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780804841870
- Publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 12/07/14
- Copyrighted By:
- Michael Freeman, Ronald G. Knapp
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference, Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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