Vintage A Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Oriental Arts China I & II 1969 Crown

Discover the beauty of Asian art through this handsome two-volume edition of A Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Oriental Arts – China I & China II, published by Crown Publishers in 1969.  Printed in Japan and richly illustrated with hundreds of museum-quality color plates protected by original tissue guards, these volumes explore thousands of years of Chinese artistic achievement—from ancient bronzes and jade carvings to ceramics, sculpture, textiles, paintings, lacquerware, and decorative arts.  Whether displayed on a coffee table, added to a personal library, or used as a scholarly reference, this set remains an impressive resource over fifty years after publication.  Features Two-volume hardcover set China I and China II Published by Crown Publishers Copyright 1969 Printed in Japan Original cloth bindings with gilt lettering Original clear protective covers included Hundreds of full-color illustrations Tissue guards remain intact Large format reference books Museum-quality photographic reproductions Condition  Very good to excellent vintage condition.  Clean pages Bright, crisp illustrations Tight bindings Original plastic protective covers show normal shelf wear Tissue guards remain present throughout No major damage noted  Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.  Perfect For Asian art collectors Chinese art enthusiasts Interior decorators Coffee table book collections Museum and university reference libraries Vintage book collectors