frape christopher (9 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft Cover. Etat : New. First Edition. A groundbreaking, lavishly illustrated exploration of the jade traditions of the early cultures of SE Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and aboriginal Taiwan. Spans cultures active in this art form from the neolithic to the early years of the Common Era (AD). Essays by the editor, as well as five other scholars, followed by detailed descriptions and photographs of over 160 artefacts. The first and only reference on the subject and a must for all jade connoisseurs. In English, with essays and summary descriptions in Chinese. 162 pp, 168 colour and 4 b&w plates, 3 maps, chronological chart, bibliography, index Size: 23 x 22 cm.

Hard Cover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. First Edition. A groundbreaking, lavishly illustrated exploration of the jade traditions of the early cultures of SE Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and aboriginal Taiwan. Spans cultures active in this art form from the neolithic to the early years of the Common Era (AD). Essays by the editor, as well as five other scholars, followed by detailed descriptions and photographs of over 160 artefacts. The first and only reference on the subject and a must for all jade connoisseurs. In English, with essays and summary descriptions in Chinese. 162 pp, 168 colour and 4 b&w plates, 3 maps, chronological chart, bibliography, index Size: 23.5 x 22.5 cm.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 2nd Edition. 162 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps (2 colour) ; 23 cm. Parallel and other titles on cover in Chinese characters The publication was produced on the occasion of the exhibit, held at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Language Notes: English and Chinese.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. Arts of Asia (Nov.-Dec.'1999). Book.

Etat : Fine. WLB00100799.

HARDCOVER. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. Burnished Beauty: the Art of Stone in Early Southeast Asia. Book.

Bangkok 2000. Grey boards, NEW & UNUSED, 162p.,dust jacket, 22 x 23 cm., index, bibliography, 167 color photos, texts in English, Chinese captions, color & b.w. maps, chronology. * * FIRST & ONLY EDITION * * . * . FIRST AND ONLY SMALL EDITION . . * This excellent and pioneer monograph covers the superb and hitherto unknown jade and hard stone artifacts found in several Southeast Asian cultures. Essays: C.J. Frape: JADE CULTURE IN ANCIENT VIETNAM. & also his: THAILAND AND LAOS- EARLY LITHIC TRADITIONS. Dr. Nguyen & Dr. Tang: NEW EXCAVAT- ION OF THE TRAN KENH SITE, HAIPHONG PROVINCE, VIETNAM. Dr.E. McKinnon: INDONESIA-THE INDONESIAN NEOLITHIC. C. Valdas: PH- PHILIPPINES-JADE IN PHILIPPINE PRE-HISTORIC SITES. J. Wright TAIWAN-THE JADE OF PEINAN. . * A valuable resource for very early stone weapons, earrings, ornaments, bracelets &c. Most stunning resource, based on the latest finds. This material has eluded most collectors, & is said to be the "next wave" for investors, as this is just the beginning of a new "find" and market. . The ultimate insider's guide !! . *** Color photow are posted to our website. . *.