Bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn

Author: Shi Shuqing
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: China Water Conservancy and Electric Power Press is a central-level publishing organization with a rigorous work ethic, meticulous management, and over 40 years of history. It is among the first batch of "National Outstanding Publishers." Initially, it primarily published scientific and technical publications in water conservancy and power, but as its business expanded and its strength grew, it has successively published various types of publications in civil engineering, architecture, computer science, tourism, and other fields, earning the approval and praise of readers. Building on this foundation, we are committed to promoting the spirit of scientific exploration and the traditional culture, striving to achieve the integration of science and art, and the fusion of publishing and culture, in order to contribute our part to the preservation of traditional Chinese art. In this regard, we are honored to invite the renowned art expert, Mr. Shi Shuqing, to compile this series of "Investment and Appraisal of Chinese Artworks," and we are also greatly supported by Yachang Enterprise Co., Ltd. We extend our sincere gratitude to them here. Compared to other published books of a similar nature, the greatest feature of this series is that the experts combine their years of experience and insights to analyze the key points of collecting and appreciating various types of artworks, making every word a gem. Nearly 300 artworks in each book are carefully selected and thoroughly analyzed by the experts, making them highly representative and informative. Through reading and appreciation, readers can not only gain comprehensive knowledge of artworks but also master the essence of appraising them. This series is highly suitable for art collectors and enthusiasts from all walks of life. To save space, this series uses abbreviations for auction companies, such as "China" referring to "China International Auction Company," and so on. The units of money mentioned in the book are "ten thousand yuan," and the units of dimensions are "centimeters," etc. Without listing them all, please note this. This book is one of the series "Investment and Appraisal of Chinese Artworks." Bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn are a category of miscellaneous artworks in ancient Chinese art, and they hold a significant proportion. In recent years, the proportion of bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn artworks in auctions has been continuously increasing, gradually competing with porcelain, jade, and calligraphy and painting. Due to their diverse types and complex forms, they have attracted the attention of an increasing number of investors. The of certain lots has also shown a trend of soaring, particularly in ivory and horn.