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- catalog abstract ""Shelagh Vainker traces the cultural history of silk in China from its Neolithic origins to the twentieth century, considering its role in Chinese history, trade, religion and literature as well as its relationship to the other decorative arts. Drawing upon the most recent archaeological evidence from less perishable media such as jades, bronzes and ceramics along with paintings, poems and other texts, she brings together a wide range of material including some sources available until now only in Chinese. Recent acquisitions by public and private collections in the United States, Hong Kong and Europe are also included. The result is a book that illuminates the luxury of silk throughout the ages."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b13260181.
- catalog coverage "Silk Road History.".
- catalog created "2004.".
- catalog date "2004".
- catalog date "2004.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2004.".
- catalog description ""Shelagh Vainker traces the cultural history of silk in China from its Neolithic origins to the twentieth century, considering its role in Chinese history, trade, religion and literature as well as its relationship to the other decorative arts. Drawing upon the most recent archaeological evidence from less perishable media such as jades, bronzes and ceramics along with paintings, poems and other texts, she brings together a wide range of material including some sources available until now only in Chinese. Recent acquisitions by public and private collections in the United States, Hong Kong and Europe are also included. The result is a book that illuminates the luxury of silk throughout the ages."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "From filaments to finery : the development of silk production in early China -- Early empire and foreign trade : the expansion of silk consumption -- Internationalism and monasticism : silks of the Sui and Tang -- Literati tapestries and gold brocades : silk in Song China and the border dynasties -- Industrialization and art collecting : the weaves and embroideries of the Ming Dynasty -- Everyday opulence in China and the west : silk in the Qing dynasty and the republics.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-219) and index.".
- catalog extent "224 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0813534461 (alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2004".
- catalog issued "2004.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "[England] : British Museum Press ; New Brunswick, N.J. : In Association with Rutgers University Press,".
- catalog spatial "China".
- catalog spatial "Silk Road History.".
- catalog subject "677/.391/0951 22".
- catalog subject "Silk China History.".
- catalog subject "TS1655.C6 V35 2004".
- catalog tableOfContents "From filaments to finery : the development of silk production in early China -- Early empire and foreign trade : the expansion of silk consumption -- Internationalism and monasticism : silks of the Sui and Tang -- Literati tapestries and gold brocades : silk in Song China and the border dynasties -- Industrialization and art collecting : the weaves and embroideries of the Ming Dynasty -- Everyday opulence in China and the west : silk in the Qing dynasty and the republics.".
- catalog title "Chinese silk : a cultural history / Shelagh Vainker.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".