This work examines the production of luxury goods for export to European, and later to American markets by the highly developed Chinese craft market in the period following the arrival of the first Portuguese in 1514. Individual chapters cover the production of silk, lacquer and furniture.
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This work examines the production of luxury goods for export to European, and later to American markets by the highly developed Chinese craft market in the period following the arrival of the first Portuguese in 1514. Individual chapters cover the production of silk, lacquer and furniture.
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Acceptable. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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VG (small sticker residue on front cover, wraps are lightly scuffed, edgeworn) Black & illustrated wraps. 126 pp. Profuse color illustrations. Showcases the variety of Chinese export art found in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Here we see examples of silks, early export ceramics, ceramics exported in bulk, ceramics made to special order, lacquer and furniture, carvings, metalwork, wallpaper, and paintings. A browser's delight. Nice!