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Paul Haig and collaborator Marla Shelton have written "Threads of Gold: Antique Chinese Textiles from Ming to Ch'ing." This book is a comprehensive guide to collectible Chinese textiles. Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Threads of Gold includes an extensive number of textile examples along with an easy to follow grading system to assist in determining value. Threads of Gold is beautifully illustrated with over 500 detailed photos of ceremonial court robes, badges and decorative textiles dating from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to the Ch'ing Dynasty (1644-1911). It is designed for historians, Asian studies scholars and textiles collectors, from beginning to advanced, as a real-world representation of available pieces and an in-depth study. It is a must for appraisers and connoisseurs alike.

Purchase copies from antiquechinesetextiles.com. $50 +s/h.

For more on the book visit www.antiquechinesetextiles.com

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Indonesian Painted Singha Sumatra Toba Batak Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Wood: Pre 1930   item# 556904 (stock#HG 10294)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $475.00   Indonesian Sumatra Toba Batak Carved Wood Singha Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Wood: Pre 1930   item# 556902 (stock#HG 10290)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $1,700.00  This work is a house ornament from a traditional Batik house. It is of a form called a "Jorngon" or "Jenggar" depicting a mythical tricornic animal or singha head. This piece would have been found on the horizontal bar or balcony of a Batak house, used a guardian against evil spirits. 83 inches tall x 40 inches wide Indonesian child's Mandau Dayak sword Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons: Pre 1940   item# 158105 (stock#HG 13096)  click for details Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry Tel.248-652-3660 $550  A rare child's dayak sword with wood handle. Utility knife done in deer horn; this handle is from a broken keris point. Nice rattan work on sheath. This weapon is nicely worn from use; there have been a number of old repairs to the handle. This piece was purchased from an old collection in California and dates to the 1930s. Length: 25" ...click for details Return To Top PAGE: 1

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