Monks and Merchants: Silk Road Treasures from Northwest China Gansu and Ningxia Provinces, 4th-7th Century by Juliano, Annette L. and Judith A. Lerner, et al - 2001

Asia Society, 2001-11-01. Paperback. Very Good. 11x8x1. Glossy, illustrated paper covers; mild wear to edges and covers; lower front corner creased; 4to - over 9 3/4" to 12" tall; illustrated throughout; no internal markings; 352 pages. Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book.

Asia Society, Incorporated. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. / The Asia Society, 2001. Paperback. VG. May have owner's name inside front cover.. Black & illustrated wraps. 352 pp. 214 color plates, 120 BW illustrations. Issued in conjunction with 2001-2002 exhibitions. "Stunning works in precious metals, glass, and stone -- many recently excavated and virtually unknown outside China -- shed new light on a pivotal epoch in Chinese history. From the 4th through 7th century, monks and merchants freely traveled along the fabled Silk Road, linking China with the west, propagating Buddhism, and purveying exotic goods and artifacts that fundamentally transformed Chinese culture and society." (publisher) This is the first book "to explore the magnificent treasures and sites of China's northwest section of the Silk Road." Lavishly illustrated.

NY: Asia Society, 2001. The northwest region of China, comprising the modern provinces of Gansu and Ningxia, formed a natural geographical corridor to China's heartland for foreign traders and missionaries travelling the Silk Road from regions as far west as India, Rome and Byzantium. This catalogue is the first to focus on this region and the crucial role it played in the transformation of Chinese civilization from the fourth through the seventh century. 120 objects recovered from this region, mostly archaeological finds, are described in detail and lavishly illustrated in colour with multiple views. A ground-breaking exhibition catalogue and important reference tool. 352 pp., extensive bibliography.. First Edition. Softbound. Fine. 30 x 23 cm..

Harry N. Abrams Inc., with The Asia Society, 2001 Book. Good. Soft cover. English text; Paperback.; 22.7 x 30.1 cm; 2.056 Kg; 352 pages with colour and black and white illustrations throughout; Catalogue from exhibition organised by the Asia Socity Center and held at Asia Society Museum, New York, October 13, 2001-January 6, 2002 and Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach, Florida, February 9-April 21, 2002.; Used with signs of wear on the exterior. Interior as new.; The Northwest region of China comprising the modern provinces of Gansu and Ningxia formed a natural geographical corridor to China's heartland for foreign traders and missionaries traveling the Silk Road from regions as far west as India, Rome, and Byzantium. Monks and Merchants is the first book to focus on this region and the crucial role it played in the transformation of Chinese civilization from the fourth through the seventh century..