Book: Ancient Sichuan (Chinese Han Dynasty and Earlier)
Published price £68.00. Our price £30.00
This fine book is the fully illustrated catalogue of an exhibition of 125 outstanding examples of Chinese bronze, jade and pottery objects dating from the 13th century BC to the 3rd century AD. It really is packed with information about the civilizations of this period in the Sichuan basin in the relatively isolated south-west of China...
Book: Dragon Sea - Vietnamese Hoi An Hoard - Hard Back 1st Edition
This book, "Dragon Sea", by Frank Pope is essentially the story of a 15th century shipwreck that came to be known as the "Hoi An Hoard"...
DASHING STAGE BEAUTIES OF WORLD Folder 1912 22/24 Erotic Lithographs 16" x 13"
DASHING STAGE BEAUTIES OF THE WORLD
This rare collection in its original folder was published ca1912 by the Leslie Judge Company in New York and is in very good condition. The folder consists of 22 (originally published with 24 - 2 are missing) full page lithographs of various beauties of the day. This is a very scarce publication seldom seen for sal
A pair of important books on Samurai, their history, fighting techniques, armour and weapons. The first book is "Secrets of the Samurai" published in 1973 by Charles E. Tuttle Company Inc. of Rutland, Vermont, USA. This book is a definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, illustrating in detail the weapons, tecfhniques, strategies and principles of combat that made the Japanese warriors a terrible foe...
A soft cover in excellent condition with very slight wear on the corners ( see photo). Possibly a first edition published in 1986 by the National Gallery of Art . 427pp.
The size of Ryokusho Book No.28, Speical Edition, 11 3/4" L x 9" W x 1/4"
Weight: 1 Lb 11 Ozs...
The size of Book: 13 3/4" L x 10 1/2" W x 1/4"
The Title of Book: Kakiemon
Total of Page: 99 pages, Total of Color Plates: 180 items...
Frederic Piguet 1270 BREITLING Electromechanical Movement. Cal. 1270, Thirty-Two (32) Jewels, SWISS. For Cartier Pasha and other Brands. Coil cost is $99.00 each and this movement has 5 coils. Cartier is asking $799 for this movement. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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Fine Reference Book for Ancient Chinese Bronzes
Archaic Chinese Bronzes by Christian Deydier
This superbly produced book covers the first known Chinese bronzes through to and including those produced by the Shang Dynasty. It is very well researched and packed full of interesting background information as well as being extensively illustrated. Included are the relatively recent excavations from the Sichuan Culture site at Sanxingdui...
This is a unused crystal. OMEGA Steel Bezel insert CUSHION CRYSTAL Ref. 166.227 Cal. 1250. 31mm diameter and 3mm high. The Omega Horseshoe Logo is marked centered position on the surface. Genuine, authentic crystal only. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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Albert H Potter Pocket Chronometer 18k GOLD Hunting Case 1875. 90 grams, total weight. 56mm diameter; 17mm thick. Original case only. Mint condition, THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE...
New Reference Book: Classical Chinese Furniture – Marcus Flacks
Unlike other Asian cultures of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Chinese did not sit on the floor. The simple fact that the Manchu invaders imported highly flexible furniture from their yurts influenced the development of Chinese design and decorative arts. Within a few years of the Manchu invasion, Chinese craftsmen combined their highly refined design aesthetic with extraordinary exotic woods, veneers, and lacquer to create s...
A stated first edition published by Mitsuhana & Co., Japan in 1952 ( a new edition) . This is Volume I which contains 24 colored illustrations. There is no binding at the spine. Handbook included.
An unstated first edition published by Hamlyn London, 1970. The jacket has small tears but the book is fine. Illustrated with b&w and colored photos. 109 plates with descriptions.
Bulleting for Society for Japanese Arts: Andon, Shedding Light on Japanese Art. A wonderful resource on all aspects of Japanese art. ISSN: 0168-2997
Issues included: 13, 15, 16 (1983); 19 (1985); 21, 22, 24 (1986); 25, 27/28 (1987); 29 (1988)
Condition: shelf wear, staining and soiling, discoloration and abrasions.
Bulleting for Society for Japanese Arts: Andon, Shedding Light on Japanese Art. A wonderful resource on all aspects of Japanese art. ISSN: 0168-2997
Issues included: First Year (1981) 1-4; Second Year (1982) 5-7; No. 9-11 (1983).
Condition: shelf wear, staining and soiling. Issue one has extensive creases on back cover.
The slip cover has a couple of scuffs but the book inside is fine/as new. These sell for $400 everywhere else- my price is $200. A must have for aficionados/aficionadas of the QIngbai glaze.
Title: QINGBAI WARE : CHINESE PORCELAIN OF THE SONG...
Publisher: Percival David Foundation
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine.
Edition: First edition.
ISBN 10: 072860339X / ISBN 13: 9780728603394
Complete set of 16 volumes set. These sell for between $1000USD and $2000.USD online my price $600 Excellent condition. These will have to be sent in two shipments since combined weight exceeds the 30kg limit allowed by most countries- so EU countries only allow 20kg. Surface post would be aroubd $300. Depending where you live.
ISBN: 9787030202550
This unparalleled reference work offers an overview of ceramics from China. The 16 volumes are arranged by region and contain high quality i...