Jades From China
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Very good.. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact. Usual shelf-wear.
Few materials in human history have commanded the reverence, artistry, and spiritual weight of jade in Chinese civilisation — and Jades from China presents a magnificent survey of this enduring tradition through the remarkable holdings of the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath, England. Authors Angus Forsyth and Brian McElney chronicle thousands of years of jade craftsmanship, from Neolithic ritual objects and archaic bi discs to the refined ornamental carvings of the Ming and Qing dynasties, illuminating the profound cultural, cosmological, and imperial significance of this most treasured stone. The work argues that jade is not merely a decorative medium but a fundamental lens through which Chinese philosophy, power, and aesthetic sensibility can be understood. Forsyth and McElney bring scholarly precision and curatorial authority to each artefact, situating individual pieces within their broader historical and ritual contexts. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for collectors, scholars, and anyone captivated by the depth and continuity of China's artistic heritage — raising the question of just how much more of this ancient tradition remains to be unearthed.
Author: Angus Forsyth • Brian Mcelney
Format: Hardback
Published: 1994, The Museum of East Asian Art
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Very good.. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact. Usual shelf-wear.
Few materials in human history have commanded the reverence, artistry, and spiritual weight of jade in Chinese civilisation — and Jades from China presents a magnificent survey of this enduring tradition through the remarkable holdings of the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath, England. Authors Angus Forsyth and Brian McElney chronicle thousands of years of jade craftsmanship, from Neolithic ritual objects and archaic bi discs to the refined ornamental carvings of the Ming and Qing dynasties, illuminating the profound cultural, cosmological, and imperial significance of this most treasured stone. The work argues that jade is not merely a decorative medium but a fundamental lens through which Chinese philosophy, power, and aesthetic sensibility can be understood. Forsyth and McElney bring scholarly precision and curatorial authority to each artefact, situating individual pieces within their broader historical and ritual contexts. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for collectors, scholars, and anyone captivated by the depth and continuity of China's artistic heritage — raising the question of just how much more of this ancient tradition remains to be unearthed.