Oriental Antiques & Art: An Identification and Value Guide
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Book Description
The high quality and timeless tradition of Far Eastern treasures is brilliantly displayed in this new identification and price guide from Antique Trader. Capture the mystery, the power, and the intrigue of the Orient and the Asian culture with this expertly crafted guide providing a wealth of information collectors will need to catalog and evaluate their collection.
Historical backgrounds, current values, and detailed descriptions are included for unique treasures ranging from apparel and textiles, jewelry, rugs and carpets, Chinese porcelain and pottery, to furniture, paintings, and Japanese porcelain and pottery. More than 650 photographs make identification of these truly exquisite treasures quick and easy.
* Explore the Far East with more than 650 photographs * Each section includes historical backgrounds and detailed descriptions * Current market values for Asian treasures
About the Author
Mark F. Moran is an antiques dealer and author specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, prints, and paintings. In addition to compiling reference books on antique American and European furniture, metalwares, clocks, and sterling silver flatware, he has written for numerous national antiques magazines covering shows and auctions. Mark is also author of Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware: Value & Identification Guide and Warman's Tobacco Collectibles and contributing editor to Antique Trader? Clocks Price Guide and Antique Trader? Metalwares Price Guide. He resides in Rochester, Minnesota.
Oriental Antiques & Art: An Identification and Value Guide,Mark F. Moran,Krause Publications,0873496981,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques / Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Pottery & Ceramics,Reference - Price Guides,ASIA,Antiques & Collectables,Reference works
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