Author: HAWLEY, W. M.
Title: Chinese Bronzes (Chart 14 from the Oriental Culture Chart Series)
Description: W. M. Hawley, Hollywood 46, California. 1946. Soft cover. Poster, English text.; Folded wall chart inside paper pouch.; 23 x 17 cm (closed) and 89 x 136 cm (open).; 0.1 Kg.; Used with signs of wear on the paper pouch, that has two small tears on the top left and right sides of the rear. Signs of wear on the chart as well. Edge wear on the chart and paper pouch. Good condition overall.; Chart 14 from the Oriental Culture Chart Series compiled and published by W.M. Hawley.; This chart shows 178 typical examples of Bronze Vases, Food and Wine Vessels, Measures, Bells, Mirrors, Weapons, etc. of General and Ritual use, as a guide to the identification and study of these most interesting works of art. All pieces have been selected from the catalogs of the great Palace Collections (and are mostly taken from the Hsi Ch'ing Ku Chien). Some old forms of the Chinese characters are given for comparision. Good/No Jacket.

Keywords: china,chinese bronzes,palace collections,chart Chinese Art


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