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The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China
James C S Lin
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Description for The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China
Hardback. During the last two centuries BC, the Western Han dynasty of China forged the first stable empire covering all of China and presided over a golden age that shaped much of subsequent Chinese art and culture. This title offers an account of the treasures of the dynasty - including exquisite jades, silver and goldwork, bronzes and ceramics. Editor(s): Lin, James C.S. Num Pages: 376 pages, 350 color + 120 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; ACG; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 252 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2034.
Published in association with The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
The Han dynasty was the first to forge a stable empire governing all of China. It ruled during a golden age that shaped much of the nation's cultural history and development. In an effort to preserve their legacy of beauty and power, the Han created elaborate tombs containing exquisite artistic treasures intended for use in the afterlife. The finest of these treasures to have survived include exquisite jades, bronzes, and ceramics, found in the tombs of the Han imperial family and of a rival "emperor" of Nanyue.
Many of the items, including warrior statues, dancing figures, and priceless jewels—intended to ensure ... Read more
Published in association with The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Exhibition Schedule:
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge(05/05/12–11/11/12)
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
376
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300184341
SKU
V9780300184341
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About James C S Lin
James C. S. Lin is Senior Assistant Keeper in the Department of Applied Arts, The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge.
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