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  • Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Jade & Buddhist Sculptures (English Edition)
  • Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Jade & Buddhist Sculptures (English Edition)
  • Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Jade & Buddhist Sculptures (English Edition)
  • Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Jade & Buddhist Sculptures (English Edition)

Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Jade & Buddhist Sculptures (English Edition)

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A Rare Visual Archive of Chinese Masterpieces Housed in Museums Worldwide
Discover a curated selection of exquisite Chinese jade artifacts and Buddhist sculptures preserved in prestigious museums worldwide. This beautifully illustrated volume brings together rare photographs by renowned collector Wan-go Weng, offering a unique glimpse into China‘s artistic heritage abroad
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    About This Book

    This volume is part of the Chinese Art in Overseas Collections series, which compiles approximately 353 representative Chinese artifacts photographed by the renowned collector Wan-go Weng and his wife Cheng Hua-bao during their visits to major museums around the world-2-6.

    What’s Inside

    • Focus Areas: This specific volume is dedicated to Jade and Buddhist Sculptures -3.

    • Expert Commentary: The jade section features introductions and detailed analyses by Xu Lin, research librarian at the Palace Museum, and scholars from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Tsinghua University. The Buddhist sculpture section is contributed by Hu Guoqiang (Palace Museum) and Hu Yiwen (Central Academy of Fine Arts) -3-5.

    • Historical Context: Beyond high-quality images, the book provides in-depth descriptions for each piece, including acquisition history, provenance, and stories of how these artifacts traveled across the globe -2-6.

    Why It Matters

    This series serves as both a valuable historical document and a guide for appreciating Chinese art. It sheds light on the current whereabouts of these dispersed treasures and highlights the beauty of ancient Chinese craftsmanship, making it an essential addition for collectors, art historians, and anyone passionate about Chinese culture

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