Four Centuries of Silver: Personal Adornment in the Qing Dynasty and After <Signed by Author>
Chicago: Art Media Resources, 2002. Softcover. 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. VG+: A book in excellent condition. Clean pages and sharp corners. Signed by author on the title page. Item #202124
ISBN: 9781588860316
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.
OCLC: 52183085
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