Chinese Jade Throughout Ages

A Review of its Characteristics, Decoration, Folklore, and Symbolism

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Art Technique, Sculpture, Art History, General Art
Cover of the book Chinese Jade Throughout Ages by Stanley Charles Nott, Tuttle Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Stanley Charles Nott ISBN: 9781462909667
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Publication: January 15, 2013
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Language: English
Author: Stanley Charles Nott
ISBN: 9781462909667
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication: January 15, 2013
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Language: English

This classic guide to Chinese jade is of great interest to art collectors and casual readers alike.

First published in 1936 and since then a collector's item of increasing rarity, Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages comprises a review of the characteristics, decorations, folklore, and symbolism of this esteemed mineral that has always held a proud place among gems of the world. The book presents a full descriptive account of the significance and meaning of the carvings produced in this prize stone by Chinese craftsmen from the earliest times, through the Chou and succeeding dynasties, down to the twentieth century.

The text is illustrated with a magnificent series of more than 350 reproductions in color, black and white, and line drawings of choice pieces selected from the chief Asian, European, and American collections. In addition the Chinese art history book explains no only the wealth of symbolic designs used in the decoration of jade but also a large number of the marks and devices by which collectors identify the origin and the date of valued pieces.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This classic guide to Chinese jade is of great interest to art collectors and casual readers alike.

First published in 1936 and since then a collector's item of increasing rarity, Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages comprises a review of the characteristics, decorations, folklore, and symbolism of this esteemed mineral that has always held a proud place among gems of the world. The book presents a full descriptive account of the significance and meaning of the carvings produced in this prize stone by Chinese craftsmen from the earliest times, through the Chou and succeeding dynasties, down to the twentieth century.

The text is illustrated with a magnificent series of more than 350 reproductions in color, black and white, and line drawings of choice pieces selected from the chief Asian, European, and American collections. In addition the Chinese art history book explains no only the wealth of symbolic designs used in the decoration of jade but also a large number of the marks and devices by which collectors identify the origin and the date of valued pieces.

More books from Tuttle Publishing

Cover of the book Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Korean for Beginners by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Old Landmarks and Historic Personages of Boston by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Japan Diary by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914 by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Mini Contemporary Asian Favourites by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book More Making Out in Japanese by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Instant Japanese by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Instant Arabic by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Ornamented Chair by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Clueless in Tokyo by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Brief History of Indonesia by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Traditional Japanese Architecture by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book Early Japanese Images by Stanley Charles Nott
Cover of the book The Shogun's Scroll by Stanley Charles Nott
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy