China - Imperial

Ch'eng, Sheh Blue and White porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Taipei, Chen Kuei-miao, 1988, First Edition, Quarto, Hardcover, book condition: Very Good, dust jacket condition: Very Good. 87 pages, tekst in Chinese and English. Full colour images.
Blue and white porcelain has been around for litteraly ages, but has been from the start a sought after collectors' item.
The Ming and Qing dynasties were the highlight ages in the perfection and production of this type of porcelain. The items shown here are all blue and white imperial ware. Exquisite.
Item nr: 9984

Dickinson, Gary; Wrigglesworth, Linda Imperial Wardrobe.
Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press,U.S. 2000, Revised Edtion. 4to, Cloth, book condition: Near Fine, dust jacket condition: Very Good. 203 Pages, 178 plates, 100 in colour, 21 tables, glossary, bibliography.
In 1759, the Qianlong Emperor of China commissioned a catalogue of comprehensive, illustrated regulations for ceremonial garments and accessories worn by the members of the imperial household. Not since the HUANGCHAO LIQI TUSHI was written have we seen a more stunning look at the colors, designs, and insignias of China’s last imperial dynasty. With detailed descriptions and exquisite illustrations, this invaluable reference preserves the fashionable side of China’s dynastic history for generations to come. With beautiful colour illustrations culled from public and private collections and a helpful glossary of Chinese terms, Imperial Wardrobe is an ideal reference book for collectors, scholars, and Chinese history enthusiasts.
A reprint of the 1990 edition.
Item nr: 10338

Krahl, Regina, et al. China: The Three Emperors, 1662-1795.
London, RAA, 2005, First edition, Quarto, Softcover, book condition: Fine. 496 Pages, fully illustrated in colour.
To accompany and record this remarkable exhibition, the Royal Academy has published a sumptuously illustrated catalogue containing full-colour reproductions and scholarly entries for all exhibits. An incisive series of essays by leading experts - among them Jessica Rawson, Warden of Merton College, Oxford; Regina Krahl, independent scholar; Freda Murck, Professor of Art History at Beijing University; and Evelyn Rawski, Professor of Chinese History at the University of Pittsburgh - will explore the many fascinating themes that link these artistic and cultural treasures, describing the complex rituals, intriguing personalities and vivid colours of the society that created them. Rich in new and unpublished material, this magnificent book will be a landmark in Chinese studies.
Item nr: 10113

N/A By Heavenly Mandate - Important Historical Works of Art of the Qianlong Reign.
Hong Kong, Sotheby's, 2007, First Edition, Quarto, Hardcover, book condition: Fine. A Sotheby's Hong Kong sales catalogue including the most magnificent pieces from the Imperial Chinese Court.
Incredible images and background information. The highlight of the sale is the original magnificent imperial cinnabar lacquer box with 6 jade archer's rings.
Item nr: 11235

N/A The Forbidden City - Court Culture of the Chinese Emperors.
Rotterdam, Museum Boymans -van Beuningen, 1990, First Edition, Quarto, Hardcover, book condition: Near Fine, dust jacket condition: Very Good. 245 pages, tekst in English and Dutch. Richly illustrated with full colour images.
This is a catalogue to the exhbition held in Rotterdam at the Boymans van Beuningen museum, on the court culture of the Qing emperors. It talks about the meaning of the Qing dynasty for the history of China, the importance and meaning of 'an emperor' for China, the art forms and symbolism used for the imperial courts. The catalogue itself shows many objects from the exhibition including portraits and paintings, artefacts, jewelley, robes etc. Truly wonderful.
Item nr: 10340

National Palace Museum GUO ZHI ZHONGBAO Great National Treasures of China - Masterworks in the National Palace Museum.
Taipei, National Palace Museum, 1983, First Edition, Quarto, Hardcover, book condition: Very Good - Near Fine, dust jacket condition: Very Good: spine of dustjacket slightly discoloured. 327 pages, full colour images. Tekst in English and Chinese.
The national palace museum in Taipei is one of the most exquisite museums of imperial art, besides the Forbidden City itself. This book states some highlights from the museum collection. Ceramics, Jades, Lacquer ware, Calligraphy etc.
Item nr: 9991

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 19: Calligraphy of the Song dynasty.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2001, First Edition, Octavo, Cloth, book condition: New, dust jacket condition: New Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 280 pages, over 100 items illustrated in colour. Text in Chinese, English captions.
From the series of artefacts found in the Forbidden City also known as the Palace Museum.
This volume illustrates over 100 works of Song dynasty calligraphy in the Palace Museum. Besides famous masters, there are other rare works by lesser-known painters as well.
Item nr: 9518

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 20: Calligraphy of the Yuan dynasty.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2001, First Edition, Octavo, Cloth, book condition: New, dust jacket condition: New Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 280 pages, over 100 items illustrated in colour. Text in Chinese, English captions.
From the series of artefacts found in the Forbidden City also known as the Palace Museum.
This volume illustrates 101 examples of calligraphy of the Yuan dynasty in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing. Featured artists include Yang Huan, Xianyu Shu, Zhao Mengfu, Deng Wenyuan, Yuan Jue, Kang, Li'nao, Zhou Boqi, Ni Zan, Yu He, Wang Meng, among others.
Item nr: 9520

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 21: Calligraphy of the Ming dynasty.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2001, First Edition, Octavo, Cloth, book condition: New, dust jacket condition: New Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 280 pages, over 100 items illustrated in colour. Text in Chinese, English captions.
From the series of artefacts found in the Forbidden City also known as the Palace Museum.
This volume illustrates 104 examples of calligraphy of the Ming dynasty in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing. Featured artists include Song Ke, Song Guang, Shen Du, Xie Jin, Yang Rong, Zhang Bi, Zhu Yuming, Tang Yin, Wen Zhengming, Chen Daofu, Wang Chong, Dong Qichang, among others.
Item nr: 9521

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 31: Porcelain from the Jin to the Tang Dynasty.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 1996, First Edition, Octavo, Cloth, book condition: As New, dust jacket condition: Fine. 280 pages, over 200 items illustrated in colour.
This volume presents porcelains from the Jin to the Tang dynasties in the Palace Museum, Beijing. The items catalogued include a celadon jar inscribed with characters meaning "grainary", dated the 3rd year (260) under Yongan's Reign of the Kingdom of Wu, and a celadon zun (jar) with lotus patterns some facing upward and some downward.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9534

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 47: Snuff Bottles.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2003, First Edition, Octavo, Hardcover, book condition: Very good, dust jacket condition: Very Good-Fine. 272 Pages, 410 colour plates, text in Chinese with plate titles in English.
The Palace Museum Collection of cloisonne enamel wares are renowned worldwide, but a comprehensive catalogue of the collection has never been published until now. This volume illustrates 410 pieces in the collection, from the Qianlong period to the late Qing dynasty. Exquisite and refined pieces in various materials, such as: glass, white jade, porcelain, cloisonne.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9561

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 49: The Four Treasures of the Study - Inksticks and Writing Brushes.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2005, First Edition, Octavo, Hardcover, book condition: Very good, dust jacket condition: Very Good-Fine. 232 Pages, more than 350 color illustrations, text in Chinese with English plate captions,
This 182-piece collection from the Palace Museum centers on two of the most neccessary tools for any Chinese scholar: his brush and inkstick. Highlighting 112 inksticks and 70 writing brushes from the Early Ming to the Late Qing, this volume showcases a wide variety of artistic designs while giving detailed descriptions of each pieces'' makeup, the majority of which come directly from the Palace Museum''s Court Collection.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9565

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 52: Embroidered Pictures.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2005, First Edition, Octavo, Hardcover, book condition: Very good, dust jacket condition: Very Good-Fine Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 288 Pages., more than 300 color illustrations, text in Chinese with English captions.
One of China''s specialities in silk production was the country''s skilled artisans who created some of the most beautiful woven and embroidered works of art ever seen. In this 144-piece collection of the Palace Museum, a wide variety of embroidered paintings and calligraphies from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties are highlighted in addition to works of art in silk tapestries.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9568

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 53: Furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (I).
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2002, First Edition, Octavo, Hardcover, book condition: Very good, dust jacket condition: Very Good-Fine Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 2 volumes, approx. 600 pp., 465 color illustrations, text in Chinese with English list of plates.
The first ever of its kind, this two-volume set (nrs 53 + 54) describes and illustrates 465 pieces of Chinese classical furniture in the Palace Museum, 90% of which are published here for the first time. It is by far the most comprehensive study on the subject to date. Most of these remarkable pieces are made of rare hardwood or lacquered softwood originally handcrafted for the imperial class by highly skilled artisans.
The Ming dynasty was the golden age of Chinese furniture making. Ming furniture features simple, smooth and flowing lines, with plain but elegant decorations highlighting the inherent beauty of the furniture's basic structure. Furniture from the Qing dynasty, on the other hand, reflects both the influence of increasing contact with the outside world through foreign trade, as well as advances in the techniques used by craftsmen. Designs became increasingly rich, finally reaching unprecedented pinnacle during this dynasty.
This volume, written by Zhu Jiajin, acclaimed furniture historian and Palace Museum researcher with 60 years experience, is an invaluable reference work for scholars, collectors, dealers, and readers interested in the subject.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9569

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum. Volume 54: Furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (II).
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2002, First Edition, Octavo, Hardcover, book condition: Very good, dust jacket condition: Very Good-Fine Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 2nd volume, approx. 600 pp., 465 color illustrations, text in Chinese with English list of plates.
The first ever of its kind, this two-volume set (nrs 53 + 54) describes and illustrates 465 pieces of Chinese classical furniture in the Palace Museum, 90% of which are published here for the first time. It is by far the most comprehensive study on the subject to date. Most of these remarkable pieces are made of rare hardwood or lacquered softwood originally handcrafted for the imperial class by highly skilled artisans.
The Ming dynasty was the golden age of Chinese furniture making. Ming furniture features simple, smooth and flowing lines, with plain but elegant decorations highlighting the inherent beauty of the furniture's basic structure. Furniture from the Qing dynasty, on the other hand, reflects both the influence of increasing contact with the outside world through foreign trade, as well as advances in the techniques used by craftsmen. Designs became increasingly rich, finally reaching unprecedented pinnacle during this dynasty.
This volume is the second of the 2-volume set.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9571

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum: Volume 10: Paintings of the Jinling Region.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 1997, First Edition, Quarto, Hardcover, book condition: As New, dust jacket condition: Very Good - Fine Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 294 pages. 120 items illustrated in color, text in Chinese and English caption
The collection of paintings from the Jinling regions (present-day Jiangsu-Nanjing) in the Palace Museum was assembled between 1950 and 1960, comprising works by various artists from the end of the Ming to the middle Qing dynasty. Among the prominent artists are Gong Xian, Fan Qi, Gao Cen, Wu Hong, Zho Zhe, Ye Xin, Xie Sun, and Hu Zao.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9527

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum: Volume 18: Calligraphy of the Jin, Tang and Five Dynasties.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2001, First Edition, Quarto, Hardcover, book condition: As New, dust jacket condition: Very Good - Fine. 298 pages. 49 items illustrated in color, text in Chinese and English caption
This volume illustrates 49 works of calligraphy in the Palace Museum. Besides calligraphy, there are prayers, manuscripts, and works on bricks.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9530

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum: Volume 22: Calligraphy of the Qing Dynasty.
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2001, First Edition, Quarto, Hard cover, book condition: As New, dust jacket condition: Very Good-Fine Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 277 pages, text in Chinese with English captions. 140 works illustrated.
This volume illustrates 140 examples of calligraphy of the Ming dynasty in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing. Featured artists include Fu Shan, Wang Duo, Gong Xian, Zhu Da (Bada Shanren), Shitao, Zhou Lianggong, Wang Wenzhi, Jin Nong, Zheng Xie, Deng Shiru, Bao Shichen, He Shaoji, Zhao Zhiqian, among others.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9531

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum: Volume 25: Model Calligraphy of Chun Hua Ge (I).
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2005, First Edition, Quarto, Hard cover, book condition: As New, dust jacket condition: Very Good-Fine Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 316 pages, text in Chinese with English captions. Profusely illustrated.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9532

Palace Museum The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum: Volume 25: Model Calligraphy of Chun Hua Ge (II).
Hong Kong, The Commercial Press, 2005, First Edition, Quarto, Hard cover, book condition: As New, dust jacket condition: Very Good-Fine Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 312 pages, text in Chinese with English captions. Profusely illustrated.
Treasures of Imperial Court have captivated Chinese-culture lovers for decades. Various art forms' best treasures were selected from the thousands kept in the Palace Museum collection and shown in the series of books. Most of them are appearing in publication for the first time, with some not even having been seen publicly before. Each treasure has been catalogued and certified as genuine by the Palace, with details provided including the date it was added to the Palace collection, where it came from, its title, etc. This is an invaluable tool for those studying Chinese art from its earliest times as well as the Qing Dynasty in particularl.

The series, as it is now, comprises 60 volumes, each volume focussing on a specific art form and or time. Wonderfully photographed, these books are treasures onto themselves.
Item nr: 9533