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Techniques of Chinese Lacquer The Classic Eighteenth-Century Treastise on Asian Varnish
by Bonanni, Filippo; Flavia Perugini
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Museum Publications. New. 2009. Paperback. 0892369531 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 80 pages; 4 line drawings. Description: "Published on the occasion of an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum focusing on the conservation of the Victoria and Albert Museum's Mazarin Chest, from March 3 to May 24, 2009, this is the first English translation of Jesuit Filippo Bonanni's eighteenth-century treatise, considered the most important and comprehensive early study of Chinese lacquer in Europe. Bonanni relates various authors' attempts to understand and analyze the composition of the newly imported Chinese lacquer. He lists a variety of recipes of the time as well as their effectivenessincluding several European recipes developed as an affordable alternative to the Chinese importand offers what he considers the most reliable recipe, as well as his own appraisal of the best uses and applications of the lacquer. An invaluable primary source for scholars and conservators." -- with a bonus offer-- .
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- Techniques of Chinese Lacquer The Classic Eighteenth-Century Treastise on Asian Varnish
- Author
- Bonanni, Filippo; Flavia Perugini
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 0892369531
- ISBN 13
- 9780892369539
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- Museum Publications
- Date Published
- 2009
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- 0892369531, collectible
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