National Cultural Relics Classification Atlas · Grade II (Photos)

Author: Ma Zishu
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: The Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Cultural Relics Classification collects over 3,000 representative cultural relics from various parts of China that have been appraised and can serve as reference for classification. Each item includes an image and description, organized into four volumes: Upper Volume of First-Class Items, Lower Volume of First-Class Items, and the Third-Class Items Volume. This book is the Second-Class Items Volume, featuring over 820 cultural relics from museum collections. The cultural relics in this book are classified by material and nature, divided into 12 categories: ceramics, porcelain, jade, bronze, calligraphy, paintings, gold and silver wares, lacquerware, enamelware, bamboo, wood, ivory, horn, textiles, and stationery. The entries are generally arranged in chronological order by dynasty or era, with bronze items organized by type and dynasty. The descriptions for each entry typically include the name of the cultural relic, its era, dimensions, weight, excavation time and location, collection unit, form and decorative features, as well as an analysis of its artistic, scientific, and historical value.
The historical dates in this book are generally written in the old calendar system, with corresponding Common Era dates provided in parentheses. Ancient place names are occasionally annotated with their modern equivalents. Measurements are written according to the legal metrological units of the People's Republic of China.