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Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Adventures & Studies of a Collector

Door Lillia S. Perry

Categorie	Algemeen Antiek & Curiosa
Boeknummer	#312391-KL16
Titel	Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Adventures & Studies of a Collector
Auteur	Lillia S. Perry
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Druk	13e druk
Uitgeverij	Rutland/Vermont/Tokyo : Charles E. Tuttle Company
Jaar van uitgave	1977
ISBN10	0804801061
ISBN13	9780804801065
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original blind stamped boards, slipcase, oblong, circa 25x26cm, dust jacket, illustrations in colour.
Samenvatting	Chinese Snuff Bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of Chinese art. It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or would be collector, both of snuff bottles and other products of Chinese craftsmanship. All the skills and ingenuity of the Chinese artisans were lavished upon the production of these tiny bottles, making them pre-eminent representatives of the best in Chinese craftsmanship. This classic art history book is the first full account in any language of this facet of Chinese art. It includes a comprehensive treatment of the origins and development of the snuff bottle in China as well as over 150 actual-size reproductions, the majority in full color. It is a fascinating story by an enthusiastic collector, who captivated by the beauty an... (Lees verder)d ingenuity found in these bottles, had the interest to delve into the historical background techniques of manufacture, kind and quality of materials, classification and organization of types, and the like, as well as a delightfully informal style with which to communicate her wide knowledge and enthusiasm to the reader.
Pagina's	158
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 10,00

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