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Softcover. Etat : Very Good. Catalogue of an exhibition held from September 2001 to January 2002. The exhibition displayed 123 musical instruments, dating from the Neolithic period to the 20th century; and some documents on Chinese music." Text in Chinese and English. Tall quarto. 152 pages. Illus. in color throughout. In stiff wraps. From private collection. Minor rubbing and wear to bottom corner of wraps. Pages, clean and bright.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. Chinese and English text; Paperback; 22.9 x 30.7 cm; 0.829 Kg; 152 pages with colour illustrations; Signs of wear on the cover, spine and back cover. The back cover is slightly bent on the top left corner and a tiny part of the plastic protecting the back cover has peeled off.; Catalogue for the exhibition held at the University of Hong Kong of 123 musical instruments dating from the Neolithic period to the 20th century. All of the items are from the Music Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Arts in Beijing. Many of the instruments have never been exhibited in before. Illustrated in full colour are ancient wind, stringed, and percussion instruments as well as instruments used in ritual performances in the Bronze Age. Among the highlights are instruments from Chinaís unique minority cultures, instruments with religious functions such as those associated with Tibetan Buddhism, and instruments used in opera performances. Also included are documents related to music-making in ancient China.