Silk Splendour Textiles of Late Imperial China 1644-1911

A near-fine volume in a near-fine DJ. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. Richly illustrated in colour on glossy paper ; 9.9 X 8.6 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages; "This luminous hardcover publication illustrates and analyzes the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy of the Qing dynasty through their ceremonial and court garments. A scholarly essay elucidates the symbolism and connotation of rank and hierarchy invested in each item, while paying particular attention to women's attire. The main body of the book is devoted to dozens of full page illustrations of robes, surcoats, insignia badges, skirts, shoes and accessories drawn from public and private collections from both Canada and the United States."

Product Info

ISBN: 0888853688

ISBN-13: 9780888853684

Publisher: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Year: 2012

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

AinsworthBooks

Address: #118 6540 Dogwood Drive Chilliwack, British Columbia

Website: https://www.ainsworthbooks.com

Country: Canada