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Heading:
Author: Sirén,Osvald
Title: Histoire des Arts Anciens de la Chine
Place Published: Tours
Publisher: L'imprimerie Arrault
Date Published: 1929-30
Description:

3 (of 4) volumes.

I: La période préhistorique l'époque Tcheou. L'époque Tch' ou et Ts'in.

II: L'époque Han et les six Dynasties.

III: La Sculpture de L'époque Han a L'époque Ming.

Vol. I with vi and 95 numbered pages of text and with 108 plates. Vol. II with 119 numbered pages of text and with 120 plates. Vol. III with 105 numbered pages of text and with 128 plates. All plates in black and white from photographs. 33x22cm (13x8¾") red pebbled cloth, gilt-lettered spines. First Edition.

Scarce and historically important set documenting the art of China, including hundreds of photographic reproductions.

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Very good.

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Art of China in Three Volumes

Name: Art of China in Three Volumes
SKU: 63721942
Price: 400 USD
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