An attractive catalogue of a temporary exhibition of jewellery and objects of personal adornment from Iran, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, Burma, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Korea and Japan.  Illustrated throughout with high quality colour photographs.  Paperback.  64 pages.

A proud period publication describing the Great Wall's extent, history, its building and re-building over 2000 years, with a wealth of colour photographs many showing lesser known stretches in the far West of China including ruined towers, gates and terraces.

Urban development in Hong Kong has altered its landscape beyond all recoognition but a small number of historic buildings have withstood this encroachment and this book acts as an ilustrated gazetteer for anyone intrested in visiting them.

An exhibition catalogue providing a comprehensive chronological survey of the variety of ancient Chinese  jade items from the 4th millennium BC onwards, from ceremonial weapons and pi discs, decorative grave goods, personal ornaments, carved figurines and animals, to cups, vases and bowls.

A large illustrated guide to the Buddhist temple mountain complex whose foundation dates back to the C13th and houses a wide range of historic temples, halls, gateways and bell towers, all built in traditional Japanese style but which still operates as an important monastery.

Definitive academic monograph and exhibition catalogue of trade ceramics recovered from waterlogged boat sites on the island of Mindanao, the oldest of which dates to AD 320.

A lavish exhibition catalogue of the finest ancient jade and bronze artefacts - drum stands, burial congs, axes, wine and food vessels - from the Neolithic period to the Zhou of the 3rd century BC.

A large album of colour photographs depicting the ancient city of Dunhuang in the far North-West of China and known as an important staging point on the Silk Road. The large illustrations show its temples and pagodas.

Shaanxi was once the capital of ancient China and an important cultural centre.

Visitor's guide to the new large Shanghai Museum and the many ancient artefacts contained within.  Illustrated throughout with excellent colour photographs and galley floorplans.  Text in English.  Paperback.  78 pages.  New condition.  Cat No 4473