The Mystery of Chinese Old Wonders

Author: Nie Xinsen
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Publish Date: 2007-02-02
Features: This book introduces three types of antique treasures that have been passed down through the ages and hold high artistic appreciation and collection value: "Antique Treasures" - mainly high-value utensils used in temples and by high-ranking officials; "Daily Items" - practical objects used in ancient daily life, including food, clothing, shelter, and transportation; "Music, Chess, Painting, and Calligraphy" - old objects related to poetry, prose, cultural entertainment, and the arts. The author explains the origins, names, characteristics, uses, and historical legends and cultural connotations of many "old things" in a (free-style) manner, sparking readers' deeper interest in China's long-standing historical civilization.