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SUBSTANCE AND SYMBOL IN CHINESE TOGGLES, CHINESE BELT TOGGLES FROM THE C.F. BIEB
by CAMMANN, Schuyler
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Philadelphia [1962], Univ. Penna. Blue cloth, very good, notes, glossary, 256p., 3 color, 230 b.w. photos, index, clean, solid nice copy dust jacket. FIRST & ONLY EDITION . *** Similar to the Japanese Netsuke, these toggles are small ha- nd-carved objects of wood, ivory, or semi-precious stones, and were used to secure various objects to the user's belt. The materials employed were believed to have magical or med- icinal value. This is the first text in any language devot- ed exclusively to these little-known objects d'art. Covering in great detail the development of belt toggles, basic types and those made from natural objects. Wooden, ivory, stone, metal and related substances. General symbols carved on the toggles from nature in the form of trees, flowers, plants, animals and inanimate objects, as well as men and gods. A great reference source, well illustrated with superb text. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . * .
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- Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY
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- Title
- SUBSTANCE AND SYMBOL IN CHINESE TOGGLES, CHINESE BELT TOGGLES FROM THE C.F. BIEB
- Author
- CAMMANN, Schuyler
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- Used -
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- Chinese Art: References On All Aspects & Disciplines; Japanese Art: References On All Subjects, Aspects & Disciplines; Netsuke: Illustrated Reference Works On All Aspects Of; Chinese Sculpture: Illustrated Art References On All Aspects & Forms
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About Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY
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