Author: LIN, JAMES C. S., EDITOR
Title: The search for immortality: tomb treasures of Han China / [edited by] James C.S. Lin
Description: New Haven; London: Yale University Press 2012. 1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. Physical description; 384 p.: ill. (chiefly col.); decorated endpapers; 30 cm. Notes; Published to accompany the exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum. Cambridge. 5 May-11 November 2012. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; The Han Empire -- The History of the Han Empire / Michael Loewe -- The kingdoms of Chu of the Warring States and the Han Empire / Michael Loewe -- The Han Empire and Its Northern Neighbours: The Fascination of the Exotic / Jessica Rawson -- Archaeological Discoveries Relating to the Maritime Trade of the Kingdom of Nanyue / Hong Quan; translated by Tao Tao Chang -- The Imperial Family Members of the Chu Kingdom at Xuzhou -- Excavations and Studies of the Western Han Tombs of the Chu Kings / Yinde Li ; translated by Nicole T.C. Chiang -- The Hierarchical Burial System of Han Tombs as Seen in Xuzhou / James C.S. Lin -- The Semi-Sinicised Kingdom of Nanyue at Guangzhou -- Archaeological Discoveries of the Nanyue Kingdom / The Museum of the King of Nanyue; translated by Nicole T.C. Chiang -- The Unknown Emperor at Guangzhou / James C.S. Lin -- Burial Practice during the Han Dynasty -- Feeding in the Afterlife / Roel Sterckx -- Protection in the Afterlife / James C.S. Lin -- Catalogue Entries -- Objects from the Xuzhou Museum -- Objects from the Museum of the King of Nanyue -- Appendices: Some Sites of Han Tombs in Xuzhou -- Glossary of Words and Names. Summary; During the last two centuries BC. the Western Han dynasty of China forged the first stable empire covering all of China and presided over a golden age that shaped much of subsequent Chinese art and culture. From family values to the structure of the civil service. Han thinking and philosophy continue to pervade Chinese society up to the present day - indeed. the majority of Chinese people consider themselves 'Han Chinese'. In the search for immortality. the Han imperial family left an artistic legacy of spectacular beauty and power. The finest of these treasures to have survived - including exquisite jades. silver and goldwork. bronzes and ceramics - have been found in the tombs of the Han imperial family and of a revival 'emperor' of Nanyue. The Han dynasty was the first to forge a stable empire governing all of China. It ruled during a golden age that shaped much of the nation's cultural history and development. In an effort to preserve their legacy of beauty and power. the Han created elaborate tombs containing exquisite artistic treasures intended for use in the afterlife. The finest of these treasures to have survived include exquisite jades. bronzes. and ceramics. found in the tombs of the Han imperial family and of a rival 'emperor' of Nanyue. Many of the items. including warrior statues. dancing figures. and priceless jewels-intended to ensure protection. entertainment. and continued wealth and status. respectively - are brought together for the first time in this stunning publication. Featuring newly commissioned photography and essays by leading scholars. this sumptuously illustrated catalogue presents a ground-breaking account of the finest treasures from the Han dynasty. Subjects; Art. Chinese - Qin-Han dynasties. 221 B.C.-220 A.D. - Exhibitions. Tombs - China. Grave goods - China - Exhibitions. Material culture - China. Social archaeology - China. Excavations (Archaeology) - China - Exhibitions. Material culture - China - Han dynasty. 202 B.C.-220 A.D. - Exhibitions. Tombs - China - Exhibitions. Material culture - China - Exhibitions. Social archaeology - China - Exhibitions. Ethnoarchaeology - China - Exhibitions. Archaeology and history - China - Exhibitions. China - History - Han dynasty. 202 B.C.-220 A.D. China - Antiquities - Exhibitions. China - History - Han dynasty. 202 B.C.-220 A.D. - Exhibitions. Oriental art; History of art: BCE to c 500 CE. ancient & classical world; Exhibition catalogues and specific collections. HISTORY / Asia / China. ART / Asian. HISTORY / Social History. Weight in Kg appr.:

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