Publisher's Synopsis
A Dissertation On The Ancient Chinese Vases Of The Shang Dynasty: From 1743 To 1496 B.C. (1851) is a scholarly work by Peter Perring Thoms that explores the history and significance of Chinese vases from the Shang Dynasty, which existed between 1743 and 1496 B.C. The book provides a detailed analysis of the vases, including their design, materials, and cultural context. Thoms draws on historical and archaeological sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the Shang Dynasty and its artistic traditions. The book is an important resource for scholars of Chinese history and art, as well as anyone interested in ancient civilizations and their material culture.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.
