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Treasures of Dunhuang Grottoes
- Used
- Fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 9628578723
- ISBN 13
- 9789628578726
- Seller
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Lisbon, Portugal
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Polyspring Co, Ltd, 2002 Book. Fine. Soft cover. English and Chinese text.; Paperback.; 24,5 x 26 cm.; 1,295 Kg; 292 pages.; Revised first edition.; "In this book, there are pictures and detailed information about some 238 items of Dunhuang cultural relics, including the Dunhuang Murals, colour statues, and silk paintings. They are typical of the Dunhuang arts of different periods in history. We can see aesthetical approaches of different ethnic groups from their distinctive styles and the exceptional artistry they represent. For each of the items, we have prepared the original introduction and a special report. Pictures of some unique items are enlarged partly so as to help us grasp their romantic charm. Therefore, this book is of importance to academic studies and research work. With its help, we can improve our research work and studies on this subject and fully appreciate the Dunhuang arts." excerpt from the preface..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jorge Welsh Books
(PT)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 551B
- Title
- Treasures of Dunhuang Grottoes
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 9628578723
- ISBN 13
- 9789628578726
- Publisher
- Polyspring Co, Ltd
- Place of Publication
- Hong Kong
- Date Published
- 2002
- Keywords
- dunhuang art,dunhuang history,murals,statues,silk paintings
- Bookseller catalogs
- Asian Art; Generic Books;
Terms of Sale
Jorge Welsh Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Jorge Welsh Books
Biblio member since 2016
Lisbon
About Jorge Welsh Books
Jorge Welsh Books has been dealing in art reference books since 1999. What started as a platform for the distribution of publications by Jorge Welsh Research & Publishing has now evolved into an established bookselling division. We focus in our fields of expertise, specifically cross-cultural works of art from Africa, India, China and Japan, with an emphasis on Chinese porcelain. Our aim is to source and deliver relevant publications in the best possible condition to collectors and academics alike, while providing a high-quality, personalised service.
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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