The Quest for Eternity. Chinese Ceramic Sculptures from the People's Republic of China.
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- Paperback
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 0500274657
- ISBN 13
- 9780500274651
- Seller
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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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About This Item
Los Angeles.: Thames & Hudson.. 1987.. Map, colour and black and white photographic illustrations, xiv + 161pp, glossary, suggested reading, prior owner's signature half-title, paperback with French flaps. 30.5 x 23cm. "In a revealing portrait of ancient China, more than 150 tomb objects from the Neolithic period to the era of Ming dynasty are beautifully documented in this volume, and four enlightening essays from both Chinese and Western scholars examine Chinese beliefs on the afterworld and the historical importance and stylistic development of Chinese funerary art. Published in cooperation with the People's Republic of China, The Quest of Eternity is a major new publication on Asian art." - Publisher's description. .
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- Bookseller
- Asia Bookroom (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 171612
- Title
- The Quest for Eternity. Chinese Ceramic Sculptures from the People's Republic of China.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0500274657
- ISBN 13
- 9780500274651
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson.
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles.
- Date Published
- 1987.
- Keywords
- Ceramic Art, Ceramics, Chinese Art, East Asia, Sculpture, zz_Gallery_Out_of_Print_and_Secondhand_Books, zz_ListOn_eBay
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