Xiating (6 results)
Published by Wenwu Chubanshe, Beijing 2009
- Softcover
Seller: Hanshan Tang Books Ltd, London, , United KingdomHanshan Tang Books Ltd
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Wrappers. Condition: Good, unless otherwise noted. 338 pp. B/w text illustrations and text drawings throughout. // Shows numerous and varied fine examples of ancient Chinese bronzes dating from the Zhou dynasty Jin Kingdom. Each bronze is illustrated in black-and-white and accompanied by detailed black-and-white drawings showing… the intricate designs on the body of the bronze. There is also illustration of moulds used for casting, again accompanied by detailed illustration of the designs. A useful research tool. In Chinese.
- Hardcover
Seller: Labyrinth Books, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.Labyrinth Books
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Published by Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey 1996
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Aardvark Rare Books, EUGENE, OR, U.S.A.Aardvark Rare Books
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Hardcover. dj. First Edition (NAP). In Chinese and English. Chinese sections by Su Bingqi, Huang Jinglue and Yang Fudou (Preface). Chapter 1 on The Houma Foundry Debris in Chinese; Chapter 2 Classification of Decorative Patterns;(English portion by Robert W. Bagley and Jay Xu. Quarto). Olive-green cloth-over-boards (12 3/8 in. x… 9 1/4 in.) with gilt lettering to spine). Ever-so-slight nudges to several corners -- hardly noticeable. 1302 photographs and/or illustrations, of which 18 are in color. 523 pp. Housed in purple and green dustjacket with ancient Chinese decorations and Chinese lettering. ".An illustrated repertory of archaeological finds made at the site of a sixth-to-fifth century B.C. bronze foundry located at modern Houma in Shanxi Province, P.R.C. In the sixth and fifth centuries Houma was the capital of the state of Jin, a major power in China at the time. Thje excavation of the foundry site, the largest known in the ancient world, was important above all for the spectacular wealth of decorated clay foundry-debris that was recovered there.The book presents 1200 of the most notable pieces of decorated foundry debris in photographs and drawings, [making] available to art historians, archaeologists, and museum curators an archive of unparalleled richness for one of the major art styles of ancient China." (front flap of dustjacket). Very Good Plus in Very Good Plus Dustjacket. Li Xiating (Drawings) and Liang Zimibng (Photography) (illustrator).
- Hardcover
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.Midtown Scholar Bookstore
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With very good dust jacket. Very Good hardcover with light shelfwear - NICE! Oversized.
- Hardcover
Seller: Riverby Books (DC Inventory), Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.Riverby Books (DC Inventory)
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Oversized hardcover with dust jacket still in shrinkwrap. Very good condition. Dj is glossy. Binding is strong, pages are clean. Corners squared. 544 pages. This listing was written by an actual person, with the book sitting in front of me for inspection. Extra shipping may be necessary for priority… or international shipping. Please email with questions or to see any photos.
Published by Princeton University Press 1996
- First Edition
Seller: Francis Edwards ABA ILAB, Hay on Wye, , United KingdomFrancis Edwards ABA ILAB
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1st Ed. 4to. viii + 523pp. + [v]. 1302 b/w. plates from photos. by Liang Ziming and many drawings by Li Xiating, with 18 in colour. Chinese/English text. Good in d/w. Institute of Archaeology of Shanxi Province. Additional postage may be necessary US$88.
