Changhua Chicken Blood Stone

Author: Qian Gaochao (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This series of books has the following distinct characteristics:
First, it combines the evolution of Chinese seals with the cultural development of the four major seal stones, making the cultural connotations and developmental context of Chinese seals clear at a glance. The materials used are detailed and reliable, with elegant writing that is engaging to read.
Second, it integrates appreciation with identification. The authors of each volume select outstanding specimens from the common yet precious varieties of the four major seal stones, capturing high-quality images of their stone quality, color, and carving. These images are accompanied by concise descriptions, along with essential explanations on how to appreciate and identify them. This approach is highly informative and professional, serving as a guide for enthusiasts to gain a deeper understanding of the valuable varieties of the four major seal stones. The exquisite images in the book are enough to captivate readers even when used merely for browsing and appreciation.
Third, the four major Chinese stone varieties are divided into four separate volumes while still being published as a complete set, a first in the publication of seal stone books. Moreover, the comprehensive and systematic classification of seal stone varieties, along with the rich and stunning selection of images, are rarely seen in previously published books on seal stones.