Jade: With Over 600 Photographs Of Jades From Every Continent
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Roger Keverne
Binding: Hardback
Published: Aquamarine, 2010
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some scratches/wear on DJ. Otherwise internally sound.
Jade: With Over 600 Photographs Of Jades From Every Continent presents a comprehensive visual and textual study of jade, a material revered across cultures for millennia. This authoritative volume chronicles the stone's geological origins, its artistic applications, and its cultural significance throughout history. Lavishly illustrated with over 600 photographs, the work details exquisite examples of jade artistry from every continent, showcasing a breathtaking array of forms and colors. Roger Keverne, a renowned expert, uncovers the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic meanings embedded within these precious artifacts, offering an unparalleled appreciation for the gemstone. It serves as an essential reference for collectors, scholars, and anyone captivated by the enduring allure of jade.
Author: Roger Keverne
Binding: Hardback
Published: Aquamarine, 2010
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some scratches/wear on DJ. Otherwise internally sound.
Jade: With Over 600 Photographs Of Jades From Every Continent presents a comprehensive visual and textual study of jade, a material revered across cultures for millennia. This authoritative volume chronicles the stone's geological origins, its artistic applications, and its cultural significance throughout history. Lavishly illustrated with over 600 photographs, the work details exquisite examples of jade artistry from every continent, showcasing a breathtaking array of forms and colors. Roger Keverne, a renowned expert, uncovers the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic meanings embedded within these precious artifacts, offering an unparalleled appreciation for the gemstone. It serves as an essential reference for collectors, scholars, and anyone captivated by the enduring allure of jade.