Gems of Beijing Cultural Relics Series: Furniture 北京文物精粹大系

Author: Bianweihui Order No. 3165 ISBN: 7200047120 Binding: Hardcover in Slipcase Publisher: Beijing Publishing House Pub Year: 2003 Pages: 290 Language: Chinese-English Size: 8.5 x 11.5 With numerous color plates and b/w illustrations, this volume is a sumptuously illustrated overview of 122 classical Chinese furniture from the periods of Liao, Jin, Ming and Qing dynasties. Series Introduction: The abundant and valuable cultural relics of Beijing are an important component of China’s cultural heritage, but for many years, these treasures can be seen only in museums or at some exhibitions. The publication of “Gems of Beijing Cultural Relics Series” makes it possible for the general readership to have a glimpse of these valuable treasures. The series includes thousands of masterpieces selected from the collections of Beijing antiquarian units and museums and shows them in 16 volumes: Stone Carvings, Stone Inscriptions, Pottery and Porcelain (2 volumes), Jades, Bronzes, Ancient Bells, Buddhist Images, Gold and Silver Wares, Calligraphy, Paintings, Rare Ancient Books, Textiles and Embroidery, Furniture, and Works of Decorative Arts (2 volumes).