Chinese Jades Nott 1st Ed Antique Asian Art Jadeite History Buddhism

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Full title of the book "
Chinese Jades in The Stanley Charles Nott Collection Being an Illustrated Descriptive Record: Exhaustively Reviewing the Symbolic Ritualistic Appurtenances of Chinese Jades and Their Various Sacrificial Usages.  Describing fully the involved formulas underlying Chinese religous services; the alter equipment and numerous superstitious practises, as they are perpetuated in Chinese Jades produced throughout the Ages
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Only 1000 of these were published and this copy is numbered #545.  An excellent reference book on antique Chinese Jade art.  In describing Chinese Jade it covers symbolism, rites, and ceremonies important in the Chinese culture.
The book measures 8-7/8" x 12" x 2-1/2"
The first section of the book (pages 1-58) includes the sections with drawings and descriptions of the following:
Geographical Locations of Jade Rock in China (Jadeite and Nephrite)
Methods Adopted by the Chinese in Working Jade
The Ritualistic Uses of Various Jade Vessels
Ritualistic Jade Vessels
Emblematic Forms Displayed in Jade Carvings
-The Dragon Influences of Life
-The T'ao T'ieh
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The T'ao T'ieh Mask
Taoistic Emblems and Devices
-The Twelve Ancient Ornaments
-The Eight Precious Things
-The Eight Emblems of the Taoist Immortals
Buddhist Emblems and Devices
-The Eight Happy Omens
The Seven Gems
The Four Accomplishments
Tree, Fruit, Plant and Flower Forms in Jade Carvings
-Tree Forms
Tree Forms in Blossom in Jade Carvings
Fruit Forms in Blossom in Jade Carvings
Trees and Plants in Bloom and Berry in Jade Carvings
Flower Forms in Jade Carvings
Second Part (pages 60-514) actually covers the pieces in the Nott collection.  Includes
descriptions
of 107 "specimens" with different 118 full page plates of photographs.
Shipping with USPS priority mail due to the value of this book.  Shipping charges include insurance for the book and will need a signature for delivery confirmation.  Please contact me if you would like to make arrangements for other arrangements.  Happy to accommodate free local pick up.