London: Bamboo Publishing, 1992. First edition. Hardcover. vg+ to near fine. Quarto. 160pp. Original olive colored photo-illustrated dust jacket with white lettering on front cover and spine. Debossed blind-stamped olive cloth boards, with gilt lettering on spine.

This book is a survey of the spectacular varieties of carved Chinese lacquer work, and deals with this subject in greater detail than has previously been possible. The text is comprehensively illustrated with both color and b/w high quality photographic reproductions of the remarkable pieces, painstakingly gathered from collections throughout the world. The illustrations include both rare and representative examples from all types of Chinese carved lacquer in the best available reproductions.

Binding with light bumping and minor abrasions along bottom edge of back cover. Dust jacket in near fine, binding in very good+, interior in near fine condition overall.

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Bookseller: Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 44419
Title: Chinese Carved Lacquer
Author: Clifford, Derek Plint
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - vg+ to near fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
ISBN 10: 1870076206
ISBN 13: 9781870076203
Publisher: Bamboo Publishing
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1992
Keywords: Chinese art, Chinese woodwork, East Asian art, woodwork, woodcarving

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