Antique Chinese Accessories: Vernacular Items, c. 1850-1930 by Margie Yates WALKING-SMOKE

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Antique Chinese Accessories: Vernacular Items, c. 1850-1930 by Margie Yates WALKING-SMOKETable of Contents The beauty of traditional Chinese design is seen in the simplest household implements as well as in the great houses and furnishings of the Emperors. This new book celebrates items found in the households of China that are now finding growing appreciation among Western collectors and designers. Baskets, buckets, boxes, small items of furniture and cabinetry, and items of play and relaxation like mahjong sets, puppets, and bird cages