Bidspirit auction | Chinese Jade: From the Neolithic

Chinese Jade: From the Neolithic to the Qing by Jessica Rawson (Author) - London, British Museum Press, 1995.  464 pp., il., 27.6 by 21.5 cm Ex-Library book, but otherwise in very good condition with some wear to the soft cover. This is an illustrated catalogue of a private collection. Beginning with a history of Chinese jades and their interpretation, detailed attention is then given to over 300 individual pieces from the Joseph Hotung collection, comparing them with specific jades from the collections of the British Museum. The illustrated catalogue section, divided chronologically and by shape of function, is followed by a bibliography of sources, both English and Chinese. This book can be used as a reference for academics, collectors and enthusiasts alike. English Edition. Rare to find.