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Superfluous Things

- Material Culture and Social Status in Early Modern China

About Superfluous Things

Examines the history of material culture in early modern China. Craig Clunas analyzes "superfluous things" - the paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, carved jade, and other objects owned by the elites of Ming China - and describes contemporary attitudes to them.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780824828202
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 219
  • Published:
  • May 30, 2004
  • Dimensions:
  • 292x231x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 398 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Superfluous Things

Examines the history of material culture in early modern China. Craig Clunas analyzes "superfluous things" - the paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, carved jade, and other objects owned by the elites of Ming China - and describes contemporary attitudes to them.

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