Silk Splendour Textiles of Late Imperial China 1644-1911

A near-fine volume in a near-fine DJ. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. Richly illustrated in colour on glossy paper ; 9.9 X 8.6 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages; "This luminous hardcover publication illustrates and analyzes the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy of the Qing dynasty through their ceremonial and court garments. A scholarly essay elucidates the symbolism and connotation of rank and hierarchy invested in each item, while paying particular attention to women's attire. The main body of the book is devoted to dozens of full page illustrations of robes, surcoats, insignia badges, skirts, shoes and accessories drawn from public and private collections from both Canada and the United States." Title: Silk Splendour Textiles of Late Imperial China 1644-1911 Author Name: Till, Barry Edition: First Edition ISBN Number: 0888853688 ISBN-13: 9780888853684 Location Published: Victoria, BC, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria: 2012 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket Item: 1.00 lb Categories: Art, Arts Seller ID: 20131 Keywords: silk china textiles