{"title":"Paintings \u0026 Wall Hangings","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease also visit our sister website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.farangshop.co.uk\/collections\/paintings\"\u003efarangshop.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e for a larger selection of (non-antique) paintings, as well as other kinds of wall decoration and panels.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rawat-vongla-2006-149cm-x-100cm","title":"Rawat Vongla, 2006, 149cm x 100cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\r\n\tRawat Vongla, 2006, 149cm x 100cm.\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTruly wonderful painting by respected Thai artist, Rawat Vongla.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tStunning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431388233927,"sku":"FAR100053","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/rawat_vongla_149_x_100cm_850dpi.jpg?v=1616044509"},{"product_id":"authentic-nagaland-blanket-throw-shawl-ad","title":"Authentic Nagaland blanket - throw - shawl, AD","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tNagaland blanket - throw - shawl, Code: AD\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tWe think it's safe to say that most people have never heard of Nagaland. It's a state in the far north east of India, bordering Burma and very seldom visited by Westerners. The only time we remember it even being mentioned in the UK media was when Gordon Ramsay visited it for one of the programmes in his recent Indian cooking series.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThis is very much a tribal culture and tradition remains very important. Weaving is one of those traditions and this cotton throw is an excellent and rare example.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tDefinitely one for somebody who wants something very different fom their neighbours and it's not often we have stocked fabrics from Nagaland.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tNote : this fabric is finished in the same way of left and right edges with tassles. 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Chairman Mao - Solo image 1965\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePublisher: The art of China (or similar name), March 1965, Xinhua, Inner Mongolia.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e2. Chairman Mao - Gang of Four 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eThis unusual poster shows the four leaders of China, Mao Ze Dong, Zhou Enlai, Zhude and Liu Shao Qi in their happier days. This poster came from a photo that was banned during the Cultural Revolution, due to the fall from grace of Liu Shaoqi and Zhude. After the Cultural Revolution, in the wake of Liu Shaoqi's status being re-established as an important leader in the Chinese Communist Party, and before his tragic death during the Cultural Revolution, this poster emerged to stress the alleged friendship and goodwill between Mao Ze Dong and Liu Shaoqi; the same was true for Zhude and Mao Ze Dong.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e3. Chairman Mao - with 2 children - 1952\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003ePosters supplied in mailing tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003ePlease note: We are not native Chinese speakers, so please make your own enquiries to confirm exact translation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431611908295,"sku":"LAN1221","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/OriginalChairmanMaoposter1965.jpg?v=1648141691"},{"product_id":"illustrated-catalogue-of-chinese-government-exhibits-for-the-international-exhibition-of-chinese-art-in-london-volume-iii-painting-and-calligraphy-1936","title":"Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Government Exhibits for the International Exhibition of Chinese Art in London: Volume III: Painting and Calligraphy, 1936","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tIllustrated Catalogue of Chinese Government Exhibits for the International Exhibition of Chinese Art in London: Volume III: Painting and Calligraphy, 1936\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t1st edition, hardback with blue silk covers over board and extensive gilt motif to front cover and gilt lettering to spine. Embossed Chinese motif to rear cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tPublished by Shianghai Press, 1936. Printed in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tText in English and Chinese throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tVery scarce volume, extensively illustrated, covering General Principles, The Evolution of Chinese Calligraphy and Its Emminent Exponents, The Evolution of Chinese Painting and Its Famous Painters, The Special Features and Technique of Chinese Painting and The Principal Exhibits (examined in Dynastic order).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t257pp featuring 175 Exhibits.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe book is in very good condition. Cover shows signs of wear and spine is faded and worn. The binding is firm and text is clean and bright with only minor fading to extremities. Very small booksellers label to inside front pastedown. Overall this volume is in very good condition and better condition than is generally found for volumes in this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\r\n\tHeight = 27.3cm, width = 19.8cm, depth = 2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431666925767,"sku":"LAN1261","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/illustrated_catalogue_of_chinese_government_exhibits_01.jpg?v=1616046198"},{"product_id":"early-burmese-pegu-ceramic-tiles-warriors-of-mara","title":"Early Burmese Pegu Ceramic Tiles, Warriors of Mara","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tEarly Burmese Pegu Ceramic Tiles, Warriors of Mara, 2 available\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px;\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThese very rare glazed earthenware tiles from Burma depict 2 pairs of warriors of Mara.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tTiles like these seldom come up for sale. These 2 tiles are available both individually and as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThey closely resemble the style of the tiles from Pegu in the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum from the 15th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe general style and condition of these tiles is similar to those known examples, but it is not possible to provide an exact date for these tiles with absolute certainty, but they undoubtedly have considerable age.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe tiles are 345mm-360mm high, 310mm wide and approx 90mm deep. Each one weighs approx 10kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe only similar examples we know that have been sold at auction in recent years were at Sothebys, New York in 2011 for $50,000.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Tile A","offer_id":39431683637447,"sku":"LAN1478_4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tile B","offer_id":39431683670215,"sku":"LAN1478_5","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pair","offer_id":39431683702983,"sku":"LAN1478_6","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/antique_burmese_pegu_tiles_22.jpg?v=1616046310"},{"product_id":"portraits-of-tattooed-warrior-chiefs-of-new-zealand-victor-r-millard-1942","title":"Portraits of Tattooed Warrior Chiefs of New Zealand, Victor R Millard, 1942","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tPortraits of Tattooed Warrior Chiefs of New Zealand, Victor R Millard, 1942\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch6 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 4px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em; color: #ffffff; background: #999999;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 8px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRECENTLY SOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tPrivately Published by Victor Millard, Auckland, New Zealand, 1942. Presumed 1st edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tAn interesting and scarce folio-style work, featuring The Millard Collection, a beautiful collection of 10 striking images of Maori chiefs;\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tMohi, Taketake, Tomati Pirimi, Hirawanu, Terewi, Tamarere, Rewi Maniapoto, Wharekauri, Petera Te Tuhi and Hiruharama.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThere is also an Introduction and Biographical Notes of The Chiefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tTextured card covers + 1pp introduction + 10pp photographic plates + 2pp Loose leaf Biographic Notes + 1pp Quotations from Institutions taking delivery of this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tCovers are worn and soiled, with rusted staples. Text and plates are very good - all nice and clean and their edges have been protected by the slightly larger outer covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tDimensions: approx 29cm high x 22.5cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431838957767,"sku":"LAN1493","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/tattooedwarriorchiefsmaoriphotographs06.jpg?v=1616047217"},{"product_id":"the-paintings-of-madame-chiang-kai-shek-2-volume-set-signed-by-first-lady-of-china-soong-may-ling","title":"The Paintings of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, 2 Volume Set, Signed by First Lady of China (Soong May-ling)","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe Paintings of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, 2 Volume Set, Signed by First Lady of China (Soong May-ling)\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch6 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1em; outline: 0px; padding: 2px 0px 2px 4px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em; color: #ffffff; background: #999999;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRECENTLY SOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tVery scarce first edition set.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tSoong May-ling, (or May-ling Soong Chiang) also known as Madame Chiang Kai-Shek was a remarkable and important figure in the history of the Republic of China. She was the First Lady of the Republic of China between 1948 and 1975, married to Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-Shek. She lived from 1898 to 2003. With her first class education in the USA, and with her resultant excellent English she played an important role in political discussions. She was a politician and involved in charitable causes, as well as an accomplished painter in the traditional Chinese style, and after the death of her husband in 1975, moved from Taiwan back to the USA. Around 1988 to 1990 she did return to Taiwan (where this book was signed) and tried and become involved in politics again, but this time was unsuccessful, and returned to the USA. She was a beautiful and formidable lady, and has even been nicknamed The Last Empress.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThis 2 volume set is a first edition set, Volume 1 being produced in 1956 (Year 45, Republic of China) and Volume 2 in 1961 (Year 50, Republic of China).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tPublished in Taiwan by Shih-Ling Studio, Taipei, Taiwan and printed by Benrido Co, Kyoto, Japan in exquisite Japanese style binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tEach volume consists on outer hardback silk covered folio which unfolds to reveal a thread-sewn book inside with silk covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tEach folio is approx 40cm high x 30cm wide x 2.5cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tBoth volumes carry an introductory section in both English and Chinese, with the introduction being by Chiang Kai-Shek, during his presidency.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tVolume 1 carries a lovely hand signed inscription by Soong May-ling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThis set is in near fine condition and is very beautiful indeed. It was probably kept by Soong May-ling until 1989 which is the presentation date of the inscription, which is probably reflected in the excellent condition of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe two bound books are in absolutely pristine condition and even still retain their original paper title guards, so that no staining would occur to the inside of the folio covers. The outer folio covers show very minor signs of wear. The silk ties holding the bone fastenings are now rather worn and fragile, and there is some wear to the silk at the corner extremities of the folio covers. But overall a most handsome set, of which it would be difficult to find a finer example.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431872872647,"sku":"LAN1487","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/paintingsbymadamechaingkai-shek01.jpg?v=1757322461"},{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-the-study-of-chinese-painting-by-arthur-waley-1st-edition-1923","title":"An Introduction to the study of Chinese Painting by Arthur Waley, 1st edition, 1923.","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tAn Introduction to the study of Chinese Painting, by Arthur Waley, 1st edition, Benn Brothers 1923.\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tArthur Waley was an assistant in the British Museum. This volume is an excellent introduction to the subject and is a high quality publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t1st edition. Published by Benn Brothers 1923, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tBetween 1922 and 1923 Benn Brothers published a number of important works on Chinese art, all in the same brown cloth binding. This website also has these 2 other editions on sale at the moment; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lannaantique.com\/en\/component\/hikashop\/product\/232-the-wares-of-the-ming-dynasty,-r-l-hobson,-1923,-limited-1st-edition-of-1,500-copies\"\u003eR. L. Hobson's Wares of the Ming Dynasty\u003c\/a\u003e (also available in extremely scarce leather and vellum versions) and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lannaantique.com\/en\/component\/hikashop\/product\/398-the-early-ceramic-wares-of-china-by-a-l-hetherington,-1st-edition,-benn-brothers-1922\"\u003eA. L. Hetherington's Early Ceramic Wares of China\u003c\/a\u003e. In addition we have a volume on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lannaantique.com\/en\/cats\/product\/442-english-pottery-its-development-from-early-times-to-the-end-of-the-eighteenth-century-by-bernhard-rackham-and-herbert-read-1st-edition-1924\"\u003eEnglish Pottery\u003c\/a\u003e following the same book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tHardback, brown cloth binding with gold lettering to spine. Cover in very good condition. Binding is firm. A beautifully produced book with very attractive plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tText is in very good condition throughout. Text is printed on thick uncut handmade off-white paper which is very attractive and plates are on glossier white stock. Plates are tissue guarded. Text pages are very clean with some foxing to the first few pages at either end of the book. Some faint staining to the lower edge of some of the plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tNot ex-library. Inside pastedown has bookplate of V. Meyer, carrying a red Chinese seal design.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tDustjacket is in poor condition with the spine completely missing, but it is actually the first time we have ever seen an original dustjacket at all with this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\txii + 262pp + plates. There are 50 high quality full page plates, tissue guarded, of which 6 are in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\r\n\t292mm high x 230mm wide x 45mm deep.\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\r\n\tA heavy volume.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431902888135,"sku":"LAN1442","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/waley_chinese_painting_03.jpg?v=1616047590"},{"product_id":"meisterwerke-chinesischer-malerei-12-bis-18-jahrhundert-masterworks-of-chinese-painting-12th-to-18th-centuries","title":"Meisterwerke Chinesischer Malerei, 12 bis 18 Jahrhundert (Masterworks of Chinese Painting, 12th to 18th Centuries)","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tMeisterwerke Chinesischer Malerei, 12 bis 18 Jahrhundert (Masterworks of Chinese Painting, 12th to 18th Centuries), by Ch'iu-sheng Lin, 1944\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tPublished by Amstutz, Herdeg and Co, Zurich, Switzerland, 1944. Printed in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tLarge folio with dual clasp fastening, approx 50.5cm high x 34cm wide x 1.5cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tHeld within original outer slipcase. Slipcase made of plain card and a bit shelfworn - with 13cm split to spine, but intact overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tComprises 1 x 12pp booklet, unbound (11 printed pages) and 8 loose colour plates (complete).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tContents are all in fine condition, with just very slight corner bumping. Folio front outer cover has some sun discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tFolio covers are cream cloth over boards with red printed motif and title.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tInterior of folio is very clean indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tIntroductory booklet and plates are on thick ivory matt card. The 8 featured full colour plates are detailed here.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tAll text in German.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tPlates are all of wonderful quality. A very handsome set indeed - and very scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431914553543,"sku":"LAN1426","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/masterworks_of_chinese_painting_22.jpg?v=1764601348"},{"product_id":"early-chinese-art-edited-by-laurence-sickman-2nd-edition","title":"Early Chinese Art, edited by Laurence Sickman, 2nd edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly Chinese Art, The University Prints, Series O, Section II, edited by Laurence C. S. Sickman.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished Massachusetts, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis a scarce early example of this set which comprises a navy blue slipcase, with printed label, containing an introductory booklet and a set of 164 individual prints of examples of Chinese art. The booklet and prints are encased within a loose navy blue cloth over boards as issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slipcase is in very good condition with some mild shelfwear and soiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is undated. We believe this is probably the second edition of the set - after research (and with much appreciation to the Spencer Art Reference Library at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City). The first edition booklet had a printed reference to 1938 which this does not have. This set was printed after all 4 volumes were available and we believe the last of these was first issued in 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery unusually, at the same time, we have a second version of this set, which we have recently acquired, which appears to have identical content, except for a green card box, which appears to be newer than this set. This would leave us to believe that this set was circa 1941. We have not been able to trace any information about the slipcase of the first edition as all that we could trace was a library re-bind of the first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12pp booklet is is near fine detailing the contents of the plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prints are in fine condition throughout - some have very minor creasing in one corner. The first of these is a map of china, which is followed by many quality images of Chinese art including early pottery, bronzes, sculpture, painting and ceramics. A very attractive set indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prints run from number 86 to 250. This is because there were three other similar boxed sets produced on Early Indian Art, Japanese Art and Iranian and Islamic Art. This was the only one on Chinese Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eOuter box: 213mm high x 150mm wide x 29mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431938572487,"sku":"LAN1413","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/Early-Chinese-Art-Sickman-IMG_8858.jpg?v=1780473211"},{"product_id":"early-chinese-art-edited-by-laurence-sickman-3rd-edition","title":"Early Chinese Art, edited by Laurence Sickman, 3rd edition","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tEarly Chinese Art, The University Prints, Series O, Section II, edited by Laurence C. S. Sickman\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tPublished Massachusetts, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThis a scarce early example of this set which comprises a lidded dark green cloth covered cardboard box, with printed label, containing an introductory booklet and a set of 164 individual prints of examples of Chinese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe box is in very good condition with some sun fading and remains of original tape on rear along with small booksellers label.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThis set is undated. We believe this is probably the third edition of the set - after research (and with much appreciation to the Spencer Art Reference Library at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City). The first edition booklet had a printed reference to 1938 which this does not have. This set was printed after all 4 volumes were available and we believe the last of these was first issued in 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tVery unusually, at the same time, we have a second version of this set, which we have recently acquired, which appears to have identical content, except for a dark blue slipcase, which appears to be older than this set. This would leave us to believe that this set was circa 1945. We have not been able to trace any information about the slipcase of the first edition as all that we could trace was a library re-bind of the first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe 12pp booklet is is near fine detailing the contents of the plates. On the last page are pen marks crossing out the availability to purchase the prints individually or on glass slide.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe prints are in fine condition throughout. The first of these is a map of china, which is followed by many quality images of Chinese art including early pottery, bronzes, sculpture, painting and ceramics. A very attractive set indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe prints run from number 86 to 250. This is because there were three other similar boxed sets produced on Early Indian Art, Japanese Art and Iranian and Islamic Art. This was the only one on Chinese Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\r\n\tOuter box: 213mm high x 150mm wide x 29mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431941914823,"sku":"LAN1400","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/early_chinese_art_laurence_sickman_1st_edition_c.jpg?v=1771865836"},{"product_id":"my-mind-paintings-by-chen-yongqiang-signed-dedication-by-the-artist","title":"My Mind, Paintings by Chen Yongqiang, signed dedication by the artist","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMy Mind, Paintings by Chen Yongqiang, signed dedication by the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Lingnan Art Publishing House, 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fine condition, beautiful folio size book of Chinese paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback with printed cover and silver foil calligraphy and lettering to spine. First free endpaper signed and dedicated very elegantly by the artist, Chen Yongqiang. This appears to be a dedication to the Chief Executive (总裁) of Inchcape plc (英之杰公司) from the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are introductions by Li Wei-Ming, Liang Jiang and Wang Huang-Shen. These also appear to be signed - but could be facsimile signatures?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e142pp beautifully illustrated text. Dual English\/Chinese language. Very scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e陳永鏘畫集\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e陳永鏘\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e心跡\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e嶺南美術出版社, 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Yongqiang, born in 1948, is a native of Nanhai city, Guangdong province. He has served as president of the Guangzhou Art Academy. He is now executive vice-chairman of the Guangzhou Municipal Federation of Literature and Arts, council member of the Chinese Artists Association, vice-chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Artists Association, honorary president of the Guangzhou Art Academy, vice-chairman of the Guangzhou Municipal Artists Association, honorary chairman and professor at the Art Department of Guangzhou College of Education and chairman of the Guangzhou Municipal Council for the Promotion of Children Art Education. In addition, he is rated as a national first class artist and Outstanding Expert in Guangzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen graduated from the Chinese Painting Department of the Guangzhou College of Art in 1981 with an MA degree. His works have been shown in all national art exhibitions since 1973. From 1985, he held solo art exhibitions in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Shanghai, Harbin, Beijing, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Macao, Taipei, Singapore and four major cities in the United States respectively. Some of his works have been collected by the Provincial and Municipal Art Galleries of Guangdong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Heilongjiang and Sichuan as well as the Chinese National Art Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of his works are of the genre of flower-and-bird Chinese painting and depiction of natural scenes that celebrate nature and life. His techniques are based on Chinese traditional painting but incorporate elements of Western Impressionism and Expressionism from which he has created an artistic style that is culturally distinctive, keeping up with contemporary lifestyles together with expressive of his individuality. His works are energetic, robust, profound, intense and rhythmic, making him an outstanding, influential artist of the flower-and-bird genre in southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e35.5cm high x 26.7cm wide x 2cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approximately 1510g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431967736007,"sku":"LAN1328","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/my_mind_paintings_by_chen_yongqiang_img_6203.jpg?v=1764331361"},{"product_id":"the-magazine-of-art-works-of-old-masters-japanese-book-1900-on-asian-art-including-chinese-japanese-and-tibetan-paintings","title":"The Magazine of Art, Works of Old Masters, Japanese book, 1900, on Asian art including Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan paintings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Magazine of Art, Works of Old Masters, Japanese book, 1900, on Asian art including Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e貴重な日本の美術本\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Gahosha, Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan, 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Hoshino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished 20th October 1900, printed 17th October 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive book in very good condition. Thread sewn printed covers. Some general shelf wear and minor pencil marks but very good overall. Binding is sound. The text pages are very good printed on a quality heavy paper stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages unnumbered but comprising approx. 49 pages of quality black and white plates. These appear to represent 12 pages of Chinese old masters, 1 Tibetan painting and 36 pages of Japanese painting - some are by unknown artists and some others may be Tibetan also.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are then followed by approx 90 pages of Japanese text page - the inner title page also carrying English text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features paintings by Chinese masters; Senshun, Emperor Kiso, Chochuboku, Saihakushi, Rikuhozan, Chosho, Joyeki, Chinyo, Kosen, Henbunshin, and Kyu-ei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork by Japanese artists includes calligraphy\/writings\/poetry by Jakuren Hoshi, Lord Gyosei, Onu Totu, Lord Sari, Ikkyu, Minamoto Toshiyori and Terumoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also painting by a number of unknown artists as well as Takuma Shokei, Nobuzane, Hidenobu, Kanaoka, Kasuga and Motumitsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also many beautiful plates from a pictorial roll named Kegon which appears to be of some importance. There are also plates from a historical roll named Shikisan by Nobusane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text indicates that this was intended as a regular publication and the cover annotation suggests this book comprises a number of volumes bound together in one book, described as Vols 6 to 9. The text also mentions that were two versions of the publication, one being a special edition on Japanese paper, costing twice as much as the standard version. Due to the thickness of the paper the plates are printed on, we would assume this is the special edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first time we have come across this book, so it appears to be a very scarce publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely nice volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cbr\u003e305mm high x 278mm wide x 20mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approximately 562g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431996539079,"sku":"LAN1327","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/s-l1600_a2e7af43-fcc2-43be-8914-8473051799b6.webp?v=1764323136"},{"product_id":"les-peintures-chinoises-dans-les-collections-americaines-by-osvald-siren-1927-1st-edition","title":"Les Peintures Chinoises dans les collections Americaines by Osvald Siren, 1927 1st edition","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003eLes Peintures Chinoises dans les collections Americaines by Osvald Siren, 1927 1st edition.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eAnnales du Musee Guimet, Biblioteque d\"Art. Nouvelle Serie II. Premiere Serie, Planches 1 a 40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eParis and Brusselles, Librarie Nationale d'Art et d'Histoire, G. Vanoest, Editeur. 1927.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThis is a wonderful scarce set of 40 large plates of Chinese paintings selected from American collections by Osvald Siren. Large folio size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eText in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThis large folio consists of an outer wrap of heavy paper with stengthened spine (repaired). Cover is fair condition, but is somewhat worn, soiled and frayed. Inside there is a 41pp introduction with detailed descriptions of the plates by Osvald Siren printed on loose 4 page sections. Good condition but some staining to top right corner of first few pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThis is followed by the 40 individual plates which are in generally very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThis is a scarce set and wonderful to find such large quality plates of Chinese paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e 430mm high x 330mm wide x 23mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432004960455,"sku":"LAN1284","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/IMG_1731.jpg?v=1675687880"},{"product_id":"the-kokka-1905-1906-deluxe-bound-set","title":"The Kokka, deluxe bound set. Volume XVI – July 1905 to July 1906","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003eThe Kokka, 1905, 1906, deluxe bound set.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThe Kokka, An Illustrated Monthly Journal of the Fine and Applied Art of Japan and other Eastern Countries. Volume XVI – July 1905 to July 1906\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003ePublished by Yazaemon-Cho, Kyobashi-Ku, Tokyo, Japan, July 1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThis volume is an impressive large folio sized volume containing all the issues of The Kokka from July 1905 to July 1906, numbers 182-193, viii + 354pp. The title page and introductory contents lists are specific to this volume which stands as a wonderful publication in its own right. Text in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThe Kokka is a Japanese art periodical which began life in 1889 and is renowned for its image quality. In the early twentieth century, an English language version was also produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThe silk covered hard covers are bound in Japanese style with a beautiful gold pattern silk design and orange ties. Condition of cover is very good approaching near fine with a small degree of fraying at the edges and extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eInside the text is printed on a quality thick ivory coloured stock with only occasional spotting. Contains many beautiful plates including printed tissue guards. Endpapers use a gold flecked paper. Gilt edges to text block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eThe first and last pages have had a neat taped repair to secure them into the binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eA beautiful volume in near fine condition overall. Also included are a few leaves of duplicate pages (not bound in) of the title page and a few of the contents pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eWhilst we have seen many individual issues of The Kokka and even some simply bound compilations, this is the first time we have handled a volume with such ornate binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003eCovers principally Japanese art but occasional articles on other subjects such as Ancient Chinese bronzes. A most beautiful book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e38.7cm high x 27xm wide x 4.8cm deep, weight approx 3.8kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432038580423,"sku":"LAN1347","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/IMG_8911widesmaller.jpg?v=1657097482"},{"product_id":"lord-macartney-an-embassy-to-china-folio-society-edition-2004","title":"Lord Macartney, An Embassy to China, Folio Society edition, 2004","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tAn Embassy to China, Being the Journal kept by Lord Macartney during his Embassy to the Emperor Ch'ien-lung 1793 - 1794\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tPublished by the Folio Society, London, in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tBeautifully illustrated with watercolour sketches made during the embassy by William Alexander.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tIntroduction by Johnathan Spence. edited by J L Cranmer-Byng.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tConsists of Outer Slipcase, with printed paper over boards. Very good condition with slight scuffing and scratching. Book is in fine condition - as new.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\txviii + 314pp.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tOuter Slipcase: 273mm high x 202mm wide x 38mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432046772423,"sku":"LAN1484","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/mccaulayschina04.jpg?v=1616048371"},{"product_id":"authentic-nagaland-blanket-throw-shawl-af","title":"Authentic Nagaland blanket - throw - shawl, AF","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tNagaland blanket - throw - shawl, Code: AF\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tWe think it's safe to say that most people have never heard of Nagaland. It's a state in the far north east of India, bordering Burma and very seldom visited by Westerners. The only time we remember it even being mentioned in the UK media was when Gordon Ramsay visited it for one of the programmes in his recent Indian cooking series.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThis is very much a tribal culture and tradition remains very important. Weaving is one of those traditions and this cotton throw is an excellent and rare example.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tDefinitely one for somebody who wants something very different fom their neighbours and it's not often we have stocked fabrics from Nagaland.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tNote : this fabric is finished in the same way of left and right edges with tassles. This is a long throw and most of the pictures only show part of the fabric as it is folded.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\r\n\tLength approx 174cm\u003cbr style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\r\n\tWidth approx 53cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePlease note: This textile is not an antique, but is around 15-20 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432075149511,"sku":"FAR100500","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/nagaland_blanket_af_02.jpg?v=1616048767"},{"product_id":"chinese-orchids-by-madame-chiang-kai-shek","title":"Chinese Orchids by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tChinese Orchids by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (First Lady of China - Soong May-ling) \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16.25px; line-height: 16.9px;\"\u003e蔣宋美龄.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVery scarce first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBeautifully produced book bound in traditional Japanese style. Thread sewn binding. Silk covers with an exquisite see-through spiral design endpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe book is in fine condition - looks unread. Contains 24 prints of her Orchid paintings. Forward page written by her husband Chiang Chung-cheng (Chiang Kai-Shek). Published in Taiwan, 1971. \u003cspan class=\"vernacular\" lang=\"zh\" style=\"font-size: 16.25px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: normal;\"\u003e中央月刊社,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16.003px;\"\u003e (Taipei) : Zhong yang yue kan she, Minguo 60 (1971).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLarge folio size book - 432mm high x 268mm wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe book is contained in an outer folio card cover in very good condition - all intact but a little shelf worn and discoloured with a sticker removal mark on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSoong May-ling, (or May-ling Soong Chiang) also known as Madame Chiang Kai-Shek was a remarkable and important figure in the history of the Republic of China. She was the First Lady of the Republic of China between 1948 and 1975, married to Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-Shek. She lived from 1898 to 2003. With her first class education in the USA, and with her resultant excellent English she played an important role in political discussions. She was a politician and involved in charitable causes, as well as an accomplished painter in the traditional Chinese style, and after the death of her husband in 1975, moved from Taiwan back to the USA. Around 1988 to 1990 she did return to Taiwan and tried and become involved in politics again, but this time was unsuccessful, and returned to the USA. She was a beautiful and formidable lady, and has even been nicknamed The Last Empress.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432160903367,"sku":"LAN1685","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/madame_chiang_kai-shek_chinese_orchids_01.jpg?v=1616049429"},{"product_id":"landscapes-orchid-bamboo-and-flower-paintings-by-madame-chiang-kai-shek","title":"Landscapes, Orchid, Bamboo and Flower Paintings by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003e\r\n\tLandscapes, Orchid, Bamboo and Flower Paintings by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (First Lady of China - Soong May-ling) \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16.25px; line-height: 16.9px;\"\u003e蔣宋美龄\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t蔣夫人山水蘭竹花卉册 \/\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVery scarce first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBeautifully produced book bound in traditional Japanese style. Thread sewn binding. Silk covers. The book is contained with a matching silk bound outer folder with 3 sections and bone clasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe book is in fine condition - looks unread. Contains 24 prints of her paintings produced between 1971 and 1974, most of which have never been published before. Forward page written by Wang Yun-mu, the Chairman of the Administrative Council of the National Palace Museum. Published in Taiwan, 1979. \u003cspan class=\"vernacular\" lang=\"zh\" style=\"font-size: 16.25px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: normal;\"\u003e國立故宮博物院,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16.003px;\"\u003e Zhonghua Minguo Taibei : Guo li gu gong bo wu yuan, Minguo 68 (1979).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVery large folio size book - 580mm high x 420mm wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe book and its outer cover are contained in a very large outer folio cardboard cover with a coiled string closure. This is intact but has substantial marking due to water damage (contents inside not affected at all). This is of minor significance as these cardboard outer wraps would often have been discarded in any case. The outer folder measures 580mm high x 420mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSoong May-ling, (or May-ling Soong Chiang) also known as Madame Chiang Kai-Shek was a remarkable and important figure in the history of the Republic of China. She was the First Lady of the Republic of China between 1948 and 1975, married to Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-Shek. She lived from 1898 to 2003. With her first class education in the USA, and with her resultant excellent English she played an important role in political discussions. She was a politician and involved in charitable causes, as well as an accomplished painter in the traditional Chinese style, and after the death of her husband in 1975, moved from Taiwan back to the USA. Around 1988 to 1990 she did return to Taiwan and tried and become involved in politics again, but this time was unsuccessful, and returned to the USA. She was a beautiful and formidable lady, and has even been nicknamed The Last Empress.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432168046791,"sku":"LAN1686","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/madame_chiang_kai-shek_landscapes_orchids_bamboo_and_flower_paintings_01.jpg?v=1757322351"},{"product_id":"manuscript-japanese-meiji-period-merchants-accounts-book-1871","title":"Manuscript: Japanese Meiji Period Merchant's Accounts Book, 1871","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Meiji Period Merchant's Accounts Book, 1871.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly unique offering - an original Japanese merchant's cash book, Genkin Iri Harai Cho, dated to Meiji 4 - 1871.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill firmly bound with sewn cotton string with hemp rope hanger. Contains hundreds of pages of hand painted old style Japanese writing. Translation of this is beyond us, but a Japanese friend has identified the word \"Salt' in the text giving a clue to the type of business. Every page is full of writing. A unique social record of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers are worn due to everyday use, but really this is in remarkably good condition given that it was a daily working book. Very good overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: approx 34cm long x 12cm wide x 4cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432173093063,"sku":"LAN1688","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/japanese_meiji_cash_book_01.jpg?v=1616049496"},{"product_id":"the-essence-of-chinese-calligraphy-since-shang-dynasty-1st-edition-2-volume-set-1969","title":"The Essence of Chinese Calligraphy Since Shang Dynasty, 1st edition 2 Volume Set, 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Essence of Chinese Calligraphy Since Shang Dynasty, 1st edition 2 Volume Set, 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e中國歷代墨寶精華\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tEditor in Chief: Hi Dien-fan; Editor: Chang Che-min;\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTranslated by: Lee Jen-chieh, Shen Wai-hao.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e何定藩主編;沈為浩英譯 何定藩 沈為浩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPublished by the Anti-Communist Corporation, Taiwan, October 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tScarce 1st edition set.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe set comprises two very large large volumes - collectively weighing about 8.5kg prior to packing. Each volume 432mm high x 300mm wide. Dual language text - Chinese and English. Blue cloth hardback with gilt lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVery good condition set - a little sun-fading to spine and discoloration to endpapers. Text is nice and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThese books comprise many calligraphy illustrations including many fold-out sections. A scarce and comprehensive set. No copies listed on COPAC. Only 2 first edition copies on Worldcat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432176697543,"sku":"LAN1689","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/essence_of_chinese_calligraphy_01.jpg?v=1616049527"},{"product_id":"wei-jingmeng-1907-1982-calligraphy-in-cursive-script-scroll","title":"Wei Jingmeng (1907-1982), Calligraphy in Cursive Script scroll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWei Jingmeng (1907-1982), Calligraphy in Cursive Script scroll, (aka Wei, Ching-meng).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tInk on Red Paper, signed with one seal of the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tProvenance: Collection of Eddie Tseng Po (1915-1989). He was a top newsman, at the centre of many world events. He held position such as the Far East Bureau chief of CNA, editor of the Hong Kong Times, President of the Hong Kong Correspondents Club, and undertook diplomatic roles on behalf of the Republic of China government in Taiwan. He was given a near state funeral in Hong Kong and a second one, with military honours, in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDimensions (of image): 47cm wide x 145cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tImage is in very good condition. Backing paper does have a number of tears and is worn, and would benefit from replacement. 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Published by Tsutaya Kichizo.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA beautiful print, though the front mount currently in place (and not affixed to the print) needs replacing to do the print justice as it is faded and marked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432188559559,"sku":"LAN1692","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/hiroshige_02.jpg?v=1616049559"},{"product_id":"original-hiroshi-yoshida-signed-woodblock-print-buddhist-temple-at-omuro","title":"Original Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Woodblock Print, Buddhist Temple at Omuro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOriginal Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Woodblock Print, Buddhist Temple at Omuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWoodblock print in horizontal oban format, sealed Hiroshi, pencil signed Hiroshi Yoshida, with a jizuri seal (printed by the artist), dated Showa 10 (1935). 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Vertical oban.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSupplied in new mount board - 49cm high x 39.5cm wide. Attached just lightly at top edge of backing board.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA beautiful print, which is very scarce - we have only been able to find one reference to it. This is the right sheet of a triptych. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCarries 5 small wormholes, though largely disguised by the backing board, ranging from 1cm - 3cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOriginally published Edo period 1820s. 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Published Edo period. Carries double Nanushi censor seals of Murata and Mera which indicates a printing date of 1846-1852. Published by Miyakozawa, indicating a date of 1845-1851.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 36.7cm high x 25cm wide (actual image size) with a 1cm border along the top edge. Vertical oban.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a paper folio a\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 20.8px;\"\u003ettached just lightly along the top edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is in very good condition. One small wormhole of around 4mm, repaired at rear (near actor's foot) and 1 x 5cm crease (now flattened) near other foot and 1 x 2cm crease (now flattened) in lower right corner. Colours remain vibrant and striking. 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All bound together with thread, and concertina style bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side features hand drawn illustrations of the Buddha and scenes from the Buddha's life. Really exceptional to find such a large fully illustrated example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most of these manuscripts from Burma, the leaves have been bound and mounted within newer wooden covers in a traditional style. The leaves would originally have been collated on a bamboo skewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly attractive example of the art, and rare to find such copious colour illustration. A really lovely item. Sometimes displayed as a mounted wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side features tightly scripted Burmese Pali text in its rounded form. 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All bound together with thread, and concertina style bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tOne side features hand drawn illustrations of Burmese Zodiac Symbols and the reverse features Pali text.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tLike most of these manuscipts from Burma, the leaves have been bound and mounted within newer wooden covers in a traditional style. 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It consists of a concertina style bound document, made from a thick hand-made textured paper and is resplendent with 2 sets of hand drawn illustrations of the Thirty Seven Nats - 74 full colour images in total. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tThe book expands to a length of approximately 7 metres long when fully unfurled.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e\r\n\tWe believe one side depicts the Nats in their Outdoors form and the other as they would be represented Indoors - akin to statues.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tNats originate from the pre-Buddhist animist beliefs of Burmese people. 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Some of the images also have the remains of text labels towards the top of the pages, and sometimes holes in the page where the label has been removed, and there are some old damp stains and worm holes - please view the images which are representative of overall condition. 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The prints depict sections of a silk funerary robe, as well as one print of the whole robe. The robe was found within a Western Han (206BC-24AD) Dynasty tomb at Mawangtui in Hunan province in 1972 on the 9th April. This set was published in September of that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOuter folio is very good with some signs of wear and a few marks. The booklet is also very good with one light stain on the cover. Prints are near fine. 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We really don't fully understand this association as Mao is certainly not associated with traditional art.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIs this envelope a protest against Mao or a celebration of his downfall as the Mao image appears to show a torn poster of Mao underneath which there are ordinary people holding placards. Is this an artistic statement of some kind? If you know more, please do let us know!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWhatever the explanation, this is certainly a very unusual and scarce item.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tEnvelope: Approximately 34cm high x 24cm wide. 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