Treasures From the Shanghai, a Coffee Table Book

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Elevate your library or tabletop with this definitive 1983 exhibition catalog, a scholarly journey through six millennia of Chinese artistic … Read more Elevate your library or tabletop with this definitive 1983 exhibition catalog, a scholarly journey through six millennia of Chinese artistic mastery. Published for the landmark traveling exhibition organized by the Shanghai Museum and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, this volume is an essential reference for collectors of Asian antiquities.
Edited by renowned curator René-Yvon Lefebvre d'Argencé, the book provides a comprehensive survey ranging from Neolithic jades to sophisticated Qing Dynasty ceramics. The cover features a striking celadon-glazed ceramic ram, epitomizing the elegance found within its 191 pages. Richly illustrated with 33 high-fidelity color plates and over 100 black-and-white photographs, the text offers deep historical context and expert catalog entries for each piece. Whether used for academic study or as a sophisticated accent piece in a contemporary interior, this vintage softcover remains a timeless tribute to the "Treasures of the Shanghai."
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Format: Large Quarto Softcover
Dimensions: Approximately 11.25" H x 8.75" W
Publisher: Asian Art Museum of San Francisco / University of Washington Press
Year: 1983 See less