Treasures from Shanghai by Jessica Rawson

Treasures from Shanghai by Jessica Rawson

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In contrast to the West, where diamonds, gold and silver have usually been highly valued, in China bronzes and jades were chosen early on for the society's valued artefact's. This title celebrates an important collection and highlights the extraordinary skills of the craftsmen of early cultures, placing the objects in their historical context.

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Treasures from Shanghai by Jessica Rawson

In contrast to the West, where diamonds, gold and silver have usually been highly valued, in China bronzes and jades were chosen early on for the society's valued artefact's. This title celebrates an important collection and highlights the extraordinary skills of the craftsmen of early cultures, placing the objects in their historical context.
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ISBN 13 9780714124575
ISBN 10 0714124575
Title Treasures from Shanghai
Author Jessica Rawson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2009-02-09
Number of pages 144
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