23 pages; Contents unmarked and secure in original yellow printed wrappers; Lower right corner bumped with creasing to front wrapper and first few leaves; wear to edges of wrappers, light dust soiling. Frontispiece and 6 b&w plates. OCLC 17409677 Scarce exhibition catalogue for a 1924 exhibition of Chinese art and culture. Introductory essay "Fundamental Principles" adapted from "China" by Emile Hovelaque, translated by Mrs. Laurence Binyon. The Chinese Art section covers Paintings, Sculpture, Bronzes, Cloisonne, Ceramics, Textiles, and Jades. Life in China section includes Photographs, Maps & Charts, Daily Life, Education, Business, and Silk Culture, and Toys & Games. Printed by House of Houck.

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Title

CHINA Its Ancient Arts and Modern Life October 1 to November 2, 1924

Publisher

Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore

Publication Date

1924

Binding

Paperback

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good-

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