Chinese Ivories from the Shang to the Qing flooded the author quotes numerous examples

the author quotes numerous examples to illustrate his points and finally considers how far propaganda in its multiple forms does or does not achieve its desired results

'Illustrating the life of such an immense period within the limits set by a handbook of this nature presents considerable problems of selection

dustjacket a little nicked on edges and a little scuffed on back (see photographs)

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Chinese Ivories from the Shang to the Qing flooded the author quotes numerous examplesChinese Ivories from the Shang to the Qing An exhibition organised by The Oriental Ceramic Society jointly with The British Museum Oriental Ceramic Society, 1984 [First Edition], colour and b w photographs throughout, hardcover, dustjacket, ISBN 0903421224 Near Fine Condition, minor shelf edge wear to dustjacket 'Comparatively little has been written on Chinese ivory carving, and the present catalogue fills a notable gap in the history of Chinese art.