The Art of Silver Jewellery: From The Minorities of China, the Golden Triangle, Mongolia And Tibet by Hugo Krijer, Ien Rappold, michiel Elsevier Stokmans and Rene Van Der Star (2006, Hardcover)

Key Details
Author:	Rene Van Der Star, Ien Rappold, Hugo Krijer, michiel Elsevier Stokmans, John Beringen, Hugo Krijger
Language:	English
Publisher:	Skira
Format:	Hardcover
ISBN-10:	8876243836
ISBN-13:	9788876243837

Size
Length:	238 pages
Thickness:	0.8 in
Weight:	61.6 oz

Publisher's Note
This book and exhibition presents over 250 silver necklaces, and earrings - objects of ceremonial beauty and originality created by tribal peoples of China. Four catalog essays by leading experts illuminate the context creation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and also provide valuable background information for designers, historians, collectors and dealers. In addition to images of the jewelry itself, the volume includes a selection of collect ethnic textiles and other field photographs that puts the jewelry in full ethnological context. Details information an object includes dimensions, weight, material, function, and area of origin. This sumptuous volume is the most comprehensive study of the region’s jewelry available and is essential for anyone with an interest in the complete heritage of China.