| Ancient Bronzes of the Eastern Eurasian Steppes Contributor(s): Bunker, Emma C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810963485 ISBN-13: 9780810963481 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams OUR PRICE: $67.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 1997 Annotation: Lavishly illustrated, Ancient Bronzes of the Eastern Eurasian Steppes is the first major volume devoted to the study of the art of the Northern Zone. It includes a dramatic account of the Western medical workers and teachers who first collected these works early in the twentieth century, as well as an up-to-date account of Chinese excavations in the area, based on notes by the eminent Chinese archeologist Wu En. Mr. Wu is himself descended from these peoples. Diagrams and photographs of recently opened tombs are of special interest, and full metallurgical analyses of many pieces are provided, along with an appendix of forgeries that will be of inestimable value to scholars, collectors, and dealers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Sculpture & Installation - Art | History - Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 739.512 |
| LCCN: 97-71766 |
| Physical Information: 1.13" H x 9.24" W x 12.38" (4.88 lbs) 401 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A volume devoted to the exquisite small treasures which reflect the beliefs and clan affiliations of the ancient people of the Northern Zone (now Inner Mongolia). An account of Chinese excavations in the area is amplified by diagrams and photographs of tombs, and by full metallurgical analyses. |