Small China presents Chinese miniatures from 5,000 BCE up to the 15th century. The pocketsize representations of supernatural beings, people, animals, or everyday objects are virtually uncharted in East Asian crafts - even in China, these objects in jade, bronze, ivory, and porcelain are little known. Koos de Jong explores their arcane meanings and traces their production and the market for such treasures, which, contrary to official secular and religious art, include those devoted to taboo subjects such as erotica or humour. The miniatures had many different functions, from insignia, fetishes and devotional objects to burial gifts or toys. They could express good wishes or even serve as bribes. A rare glimpse into the everyday life of ordinary people and into Chinese handicrafts from thousands of years ago!
| ISBN: | 9783897906310 |
| Publication date: | 3rd December 2021 |
| Author: | Koos de Jong |
| Publisher: | Arnoldsche an imprint of Arnoldsche Art Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 303 pages |
| Series: | Arnoldsche Art Publishers |
| Genres: |
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections Sculpture |
Small China presents Chinese miniatures from 5,000 BCE up to the 15th century. The pocketsize representations of supernatural beings, people, animals, or everyday objects are virtually uncharted in East Asian crafts - even in China, these objects in jade, bronze, ivory, and porcelain are little known.
Small China features in the following genres: Exhibition catalogues and specific collections, Sculpture
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Small China was written by Koos de Jong and published by Arnoldsche an imprint of Arnoldsche Art Publishers
Small China has 303 pages
Yes it is part of Arnoldsche Art Publishers series
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