Ming Dynasty headwear and jewelry

Author: Hu Huaqiang
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Publishing Date: 2000-01-01
Features: This is a specialized illustrated catalog showcasing the rituals, attire, and decorative artifacts of the Ming Dynasty's upper society, as well as a classic catalog of Ming Dynasty clothing. The tombs of the Ming Dynasty nobility in Nanjing, represented by meritorious officials and their families, are a unique cultural phenomenon in Ming Dynasty history and an important legacy of Chinese Ming Dynasty culture, always attracting attention from the world. The more than 200 typical artifacts recorded in this book are a significant achievement of Nanjing Museum's half-century of archaeological discoveries. They are almost entirely unearthed from the tombs of Ming Dynasty meritorious officials and their families in Nanjing, categorized into head ornaments, crown ornaments, hair ornaments, hand and arm ornaments, pendants, button ornaments, clothing, etc. These artifacts hold special value for studying Ming Dynasty history, particularly for researching the Ming Dynasty's official dress system, ritual attire customs, craftsmanship, and burial customs, which are highly representative. This book is suitable for researchers engaged in history, cultural relics, archaeology, collection, and art, as well as a wide range of cultural relic enthusiasts for reference.