Silks for Thrones and Altars: Chinese Costumes and Textiles by Vollmer, John E. (2004) Paperback
Description:
SILKS FOR THRONES AND ALTARS presents 77 Chinese textiles from the 14th through the 18th century, divided into three groups. The first group consists of clothing and furnishing fabrics made for and used by the ruling elite of China. Regardless of their dates or the ethnic origins of various dynastic rulers, these trappings of nobility served the political and social goals of those in power. The second group contains Chinese silks found beyond the borders of the empire, specifically in Tibet, Japan, and Western Europe. The presence of Chinese luxury in a foreign context, whether the result of commerce or diplomacy, affected local ideas of status and prestige. The last group presents textiles made for Taoist and Buddhist liturgical use. Within the Buddhist traditions of Tibet and Japan, secular textiles found new uses without losing the prestige with which they had originally been imbued. A catalog of ancient silks and robes from the collection of Myrna and Samuel Myers. Includes full-pa
Best prices to buy, sell, or rent ISBN 9782951883611
Frequently Asked Questions about Silks for Thrones and Altars: Chinese Costumes and Textiles by Vollmer, John E. (2004) Paperback
The price for the book starts from $13.44 on Amazon and is available from 12 sellers at the moment.
If you’re interested in selling back the Silks for Thrones and Altars: Chinese Costumes and Textiles by Vollmer, John E. (2004) Paperback book, you can always look up BookScouter for the best deal. BookScouter checks 30+ buyback vendors with a single search and gives you actual information on buyback pricing instantly.
As for the Silks for Thrones and Altars: Chinese Costumes and Textiles by Vollmer, John E. (2004) Paperback book, the best buyback offer comes from and is $ for the book in good condition.
The Silks for Thrones and Altars: Chinese Costumes and Textiles by Vollmer, John E. (2004) Paperback book is in very low demand now as the rank for the book is 3,920,353 at the moment. A rank of 1,000,000 means the last copy sold approximately a month ago.
Not enough insights yet.