The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China Tapa dura - 1999

London: Christie's Books, 1999. This volume is an outstanding illustrated survey of pieces from some of the world's finest and most unusual private and public collections. For more than 2000 years the delicate and intricately carved rhinoceros horn cups were highly valued for their magical properties. Thought to detect poison, they were later used by the kings of Europe. The author draws on first hand knowledge to explain the carving technique, from trimming the horn through sketching and carving the design, to finishing and dying the final product. She presents a new identification system to classify the rare and beautiful artworks that are pictured throughout this book. Commencing with an historical background, Chapman details carving techniques, the identity of the carvers, a method to date the carvings and the impact of rhinoceros horn carving on other areas of Chinese art. The definitive English language source on the subject. ["Chapman guides us through the difficult subject matter… Leer más

Christies Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Oversized cloth with orange gilt. Fine condition in like DJ in mylar. ; 12.4 X 9.2 X 1.3 inches .

CHRISTIES. Very Good. 0903432579. with dustjacket, still wrapped, bright clean copy, Professional booksellers since 1981 . 1999. Hardcover.

In overall good condition, no pages missing. Shipping can take between 2-6weeks for international deliveries. Hardback copies may or may not have dust jackets, please get in contact for more information.

Christies Wine Publications, 1999. 1. Hardcover. Very Good. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is clean and intact with no tears, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light wear to the boards; The textblock edges are unblemished; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); 4.9 lbs; White dust jacket with photo of a horn carving, and title in black lettering; 1999, Christies Wine Publications; 288 pages; "The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China: Chung-Kuo TI Hsi Niu Chiao Tiao Ko I Shu," by Jan Chapman.

London, United Kingdom: Christie's Books, 1999. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. First Edition (Statement Of First Published). Includes Photographic Credits, Index And Bibliographical References. The Book Is Bound In Black Cloth Over Boards With Copper Lettering On The Front And Spine.

London: Christie's, 1999. First. hardcover. fine/fine. Well-illustrated throughout, much in color. 288 pages. 4to, gilt-lettered black cloth, d.w. London : Christie's Books, (1999). First edition a Fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.<br/><br/>

Christies Wine Pubns, 1999-11-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Very good to like new. Light wear on DJ only.