Publisher's Synopsis
""A Dissertation On The Ancient Chinese Vases Of The Shang Dynasty: From 1743 To 1496 B.C."" is a book written by Peter Perring Thoms and published in 1851. The book provides a comprehensive study of the ancient Chinese vases of the Shang Dynasty, which existed from 1743 to 1496 B.C. Thoms examines the history and culture of the Shang Dynasty, as well as the materials and techniques used to create these vases. He also provides detailed descriptions of the various types of vases, their shapes, and their decorative motifs. The book is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs of the vases, as well as maps and diagrams of the archaeological sites where they were discovered. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Chinese art and history, as well as for anyone interested in ancient civilizations and their artistic achievements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
