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E. T. C. Werner
Chinese Weapons
192 1932 The Royal Asiatic Society North China Branch Hardcover 1st Edition
Reference : 029947
Hardcover, 26,5 x 18 cm, 49 + 59 pp., English, 1st Edition, Illustrations, book condition: As New. This is a seminal study on the history and typology of traditional Chinese weaponry, originally published in 1932 by the Royal Asiatic Society. . Werner, a British diplomat and sinologist, compiled this work to document the origins, manufacturing methods, and myths associated with ancient Chinese arms. rnContent: The book covers a vast array of weaponry, including axes, spears, halberds, swords, bows, and even early artillery like cannons and rockets.rnIllustrations: It is highly regarded for its 59 plates of detailed illustrations drawn from historical Chinese sources.rnFormat: The text is in English but includes the Chinese characters (kanji) for each weapon, making it a valuable reference for linguists and historians. rn
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Two early chinese bronze weapons with meteoritic iron blades.
Washington, Freer Gallery, 1971, lg. in-8vo, XII + 77 p., ill., original wrappers.
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Two Early Chinese Bronze Weapons With Meteoritic Iron Blades
Washington, Freer Gallery of Art, 1971, in-8, 77pp, broché, Superbe exemplaire abondamment illustré de photographies. 77pp
