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"In exquisitely rendered photographs of jade, pottery, bronze, lacquer, stone, ivory, and bone, the catalog displays hints of later cultures--Egyptian, Inca, Aztec, Indian, African--that are presaged here in remarkable ways."

The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology: Celebrated Discoveries from the People's Republic of China

by Yang, Xiaoneng

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Book description: Natl Gallery of Art,, 1999. Paperback. Very Good. Survey of the most spectacular recent finds in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and their role in reshaping the history of civilization in ancient China. Catalogue for exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Asian Art Museum San Francisco. More than 175 objects from four historical periods and in numerous media represent important early sites and a diversity of cultures located outside the central Yellow River area are included. Lavishly illustrated. Clean text. Slight shelf wear.

Bookseller: Diatrope Books (US)
Bookseller Inventory #: 7972
Format/binding: Paperback
Book condition: Very Good
Quantity available: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0894682458
ISBN 13: 9780894682452
Publisher: Natl Gallery of Art,
Date published: 1999
Pages: 584
LCCN: DS715.G65 1999
Dewey: 931/.0074/753
Subjects: TRAVEL / Asia / China;

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