Author: JIAQING, TIAN
Title: Destiny with Zitan: Yue Hua Xuan's Collection of Fine Qing Furniture and Items
Description: Cultural Relics Press. 2007, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 9787501019700). Soft cover. Book, English text.; Paperback.; 35 x 28.5 cm.; 1 Kg.; 86 pages with colour illustrations throughout.; Used with signs of wear on the exterior, namely edgewear and wear signs on the front and back cover. Interior in very good condition apart from a signature on the front free endpaper. Good condition overall.; "Zitan is one of the most valuable types of timber in the world. I like Zitan, but not only for this reason. Zitan has a very slow growth cycle. It takes over 800 years before it can be harvested. It is said that Zitan can only survive with the help of heaven and earth. Perhaps because it absorbs so much spiritual essence of heaven and earth, Zitan is heavy in specific weight, dark in colour, dense in grain, smooth and subtle as jade, and is elegant and sophisticated. It is extravagant yet earnest, sentimental, yet steady. Zitan was already in short supply in the mid-Qing Dynasty. As time goes by, 'an inch of Zitan is worth an inch of gold'. To look for fine pieces of Zitan items now, one certainly needs some very good luck In the few decades of our lives, we are fortunate enough to be able to obtain a few Zitan works. Although not enough to impress the world, are recognised by experts and published in this book. We are so fortunate to be able to share them and allow more friends to enjoy the delicate craftsmanship of Zitan." excerpt from the introduction by Lee Chiu Wah (owner of Yue Hua Xuan). Good/No Jacket.

Keywords: 9787501019700 china,zitan,wood,chinese art,furniture,qing dynasty Asian Art Chinese Art


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