Cassells Styles In Art Antique Jade Tapa blanda - 1987

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Cassell's Styles in Art. Op232 1987, paperback, goed exemplaar / good copy

Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Sterling*+ Publishing Company, 1987. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

London: Cassell. 1987. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Gift inscription to front free endpaper. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. 153 pages. The Illustrations include examples from periods and the expert text, by the author, giving a fascinating account of jade carving, not only in China but also in Pre-Columbian America and in New Zealand. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . Reprint. Softcover.

Sterling*+ Publishing Company. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Casell Publishers, London, 1987 Book. Good. Soft cover. English text; Paperback; 19 x 13 cm; 0.230 kg; 155 pages with colour illustrations.; Used book with minor signs of wear.The interior is in good condition, except for minor yellowing on the front and free endpaper.; The word 'jade' conjures up an image of strange carvings in a smooth green stone. In fact jade comes in many different colours, but all the various types have a delicate beauty which has always appealed to connoisseur and craftsman alike. In China jade was being carved as far back as Neolithic times, even before the discoveries of metal. To cut and shape such a hard material using only bone or bamboo with an abrasive must have demanded extraordinary patience. No wonder the Chinese regarded it as more precious than gold. The objects made were often symbolic, since jade was thought to have magical properties, and shapes represent deities such as the Earth or the Sun. Owing to the hardness of jade it was frequently used to make… Leer más