The Quest for Eternity. Chinese Ceramic Sculptures from the People's Republic of China.
Los Angeles. Thames & Hudson. 1987. Stock ID #171612 "In a revealing portrait of ancient China, more than 150 tomb objects from the Neolithic period to the era of Ming dynasty are beautifully documented in this volume, and four enlightening essays from both Chinese and Western scholars examine Chinese beliefs on the afterworld and the historical importance and stylistic development of Chinese funerary art. Published in cooperation with the People's Republic of China, The Quest of Eternity is a major new publication on Asian art." - Publisher's description. When referring to this item please quote stockid 171612.
Map, colour and black and white photographic illustrations, xiv + 161pp, glossary, suggested reading, prior owner's signature half-title, paperback with French flaps. 30.5 x 23cm.
Price: $45.00 AU