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Chinese Ivories from the Shang to the Qing by W Watson
1984. 200pp., with 20 colour and 320 b&w illus. This exhibition catalogue features outstanding pieces from both public and private collections which illustrate 3000 years of Chinese ivory carving. Methods, types of tusks and objects carved are all discussed.
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 | Chinese Furniture by Craig Clunas
1997. 119pp., 36 colour and 54 b&w illus. This volume covers the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of Chinese furniture, one of the largest and most important outside China. Chapters on particular classes of furniture alternate with sections focusing on more general topics, such as materials and workshop methods.
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Blue and White: Chinese porcelain from around the world by John Carswell
2000. 208pp., 130 colour and 30 b&w illus. This illustrated book traces the variety of paths followed by Chinese blue and white porcelain as it has travelled around the world. The illustrations come from museums and private collections worldwide.
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 | Qing Dynasty by Rose Kerr
1998. 142pp., 57 colour and 133 b&w illus. This text describes the production of porcelain of Qing dynasty, setting it against a wider historical and political background. Information on techniques and on kiln construction is linked with descriptions of the personalities behind the industry.
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Japanese Inro by Julia Hutt
1997. 128pp., 100 colour and 20 b&w illus. Drawing on the Victoria and Albert Museums collection, this is a comprehensive study of the inro, the small lacquer container used by jaspanese men wearing traditional dress to carry items in daily use. The book traces the diverse origins of the inro from around 1600 until the early 20th century.
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 | Miller's Chinese and Japanese Antiques Buyers Guide by Peter Wain
1999. 320pp., 800 colour and 2700 b&w photographs. This guide provides practical information on collecting Chinese and Japanese antiques. Over 3500 items such as blue and white ginger jars, Japanese kimonos and lacquer furniture are featured, each with a full description and a price range.
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Art of Southeast Asia
1998. 635pp., illus. Stretching from India to the Far East, the region of South-East Asia encompasses Indo-China, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. This volume presents a detailed survey of the regions art, which blends a variety of cultural and artistic traditions.
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