ISBN10: 0903432579, ISBN13: 9780903432573, [publisher: Christies Wine Pubns] Hardcover New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 4.9
[North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]

ISBN10: 0903432579, ISBN13: 9780903432573, [publisher: Christie's Books, London] Hardcover First Edition This volume is an outstanding illustrated survey of pieces from some of the world's finest and most unusual private and public collections. For more than 2000 years the delicate and intricately carved rhinoceros horn cups were highly valued for their magical properties. Thought to detect poison, they were later used by the kings of Europe. The author draws on first hand knowledge to explain the carving technique, from trimming the horn through sketching and carving the design, to finishing and dying the final product. She presents a new identification system to classify the rare and beautiful artworks that are pictured throughout this book. Commencing with an historical background, Chapman details carving techniques, the identity of the carvers, a method to date the carvings and the impact of rhinoceros horn carving on other areas of Chinese art. The definitive English language source on the subject. ["Chapman guides us through the difficult subject matter with ease, confidence and an obvious love for these graceful objects." K. Rookmaaker, Archives of Natural History, Vol. 28, 2001] 288 pp., 401 col. and b&w ill.'s, map. A new/unread copy. Size: 31 x 22 cm.
[Trinity East, NL, Canada] [Publication Year: ...
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CHRISTIES. Very Good. 0903432579. with dustjacket, still wrapped, bright clean copy, Professional booksellers since 1981 . Date: 1999. Hardcover. 1999. CHRISTIES ISBN 0903432579 9780903432573 [GB]

ISBN10: 0903432579, ISBN13: 9780903432573, [publisher: Christie's, London] Hardcover First Edition Well-illustrated throughout, much in color. 288 pages. 4to, gilt-lettered black cloth, d.w. London : Christie's Books, (1999). First edition a Fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]

ISBN10: 0903432579, ISBN13: 9780903432573, [publisher: Christie's Books, London, United Kingdom] Hardcover First Edition First Edition (Statement Of First Published). Includes Photographic Credits, Index And Bibliographical References. The Book Is Bound In Black Cloth Over Boards With Copper Lettering On The Front And Spine.
[Woodlawn, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]

London Christie's 1999 First hardcover Fine in fine jacket Well-illustrated throughout, much in color. 288 pages. 4to, gilt-lettered black cloth, d.w. London: Christie's Books, (1999). First edition a Fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.

ISBN10: 0903432579, ISBN13: 9780903432573, [publisher: Christie's, London] Hardcover First Edition Well-illustrated throughout, much in color. 288 pages. 4to, gilt-lettered black cloth, d.w. London : Christie's Books, (1999). First edition a Fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]