Product Information
Have tou ever wondered why a Chinese vase is decorated with penoy blossoms? Or peaches? These auspicious symbols often represent hidden wishes for happy marriage, prosperity, long life, peace, and more. Learn about these symbols and others as revealed through Ming and Qing dynasty porcelains and jades in this unique exhibition. You will see more than 140 exquisite artworks-many of which were made for the Chinese imperial courts-that shed light on the time-honored tradition of auspicious symbolism in Chinese culture. Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art brings a systematic in Chinese culture.Product Identifiers
PublisherAsian Art Museum of SAN Francisco
ISBN-100939117363
ISBN-139780939117369
eBay Product ID (ePID)70506840
Product Key Features
LanguageEng,Chi
TopicForm / Puns & Wordplay, Art, Asian / Chinese, Decorative Arts, History / General, Subjects & Themes / General, Design, Antiques & Collectibles, Humor
AuthorTerese Tse Bartholomew
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length11.3in.
Item Height1in.
Item Weight79.7 Oz
Item Width9.5in.
Additional Product Features
Book TitleHidden Meanings in Chinese Art
Lccn2015-510114
Dewey Decimal745.40951
Lc Classification NumberN7740.B28 2006
Publication Year2006
Dewey Edition22
FormatHardcover
Photographed byTsuruta, Kaz
Target AudienceTrade
Number of Pages1 Pages