Siamese Porcelain and Other Tokens (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Henry A. Ramsden

9781333624408: Siamese Porcelain and Other Tokens (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1333624409 ISBN 13 : 9781333624408

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Explore a detailed guide to Siamese porcelain and other tokens, with vivid color illustrations that bring each piece to life. This book helps collectors and scholars understand the variety, history, and meaning behind the counters and tokens from Siam.

This meticulously illustrated monograph catalogues a wide range of porcelain gambling tokens and related pieces from the Far East. It blends a strong historical introduction with careful descriptions and extensive color plates, so readers can appreciate both the art and the context of these curious objects.

A comprehensive catalogue of specimens, with emphasis on shapes, materials, inscriptions, and symbolism.
High-quality color illustrations designed to convey true colors and details of each piece.
Discussion of origins, circulation, and the social context surrounding these tokens and their use in gambling houses.
Notes on provenance, cataloging methods, and key reference works that have shaped study in this area.

Ideal for readers of numismatics and material culture who seek a visually rich, well-grounded reference on Siamese porcelain and related tokens.

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Two years later, a second work appeared at Shanghai by joseph haas, under the title of Siamese Coinage which contains fuller information on the gambling porcelain and other tokens of this country.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333624409
ISBN 13: 9781333624408
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Nombre de pages: 59
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Siamese Porcelain and Other Tokens (Classic Reprint)

Henry A. Ramsden

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1333624409 ISBN 13 : 9781333624408

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a catalog of porcelain and other tokens used as gambling chips in Siam (now Thailand) between 1821 and 1875. While not intended to replace existing works on this topic, this book features the author's comprehensive collection of over 300 such tokens, accompanied by full-color illustrations and descriptive text. Tokens included in the collection exhibit a variety of shapes and designs, many adorned with felicitous inscriptions, poetic quotes, or patriotic cash designs. This book serves as a valuable resource for collectors and individuals interested in Siamese history and culture. It provides insights into the vibrant gambling scene of 19th-century Siam and the intricate craftsmanship of these tokens, which were often created in imitation of contemporary currency. The author's cataloging efforts preserve these tokens as historical artifacts, shedding light on an intriguing chapter in the history of Siamese gaming. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781333624408_0

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