The document presents a selection of traditional Chinese handicrafts, including historical artifacts from the Qing Dynasty and other significant periods. Notable pieces include a carved rhinoceros horn cup, a green jade incense burner, an octagonal ceramic vase, and a silk tapestry wall scroll. Each item is described in detail, including dimensions, historical origin, and current collection. The text also contextualizes the historical importance of Chinese handicrafts, their influence on the West since Marco Polo, and their role in the face of modern industrialization.
REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) — Flyer “Handicrafts from Old China”
Pavillon :
Republic of China (Taiwan)
[Classification call number: TWN002].
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Number of pages: 4 p.
Dimensions: 7,63 x 10,25 inches
Date of publication: 28 April 1967
Language : English
Collection : Private collection
Rarety : Rare