New publication :

A Thousand Years of Hundred Boys in Chinese Art, 10th – 20th century
Drs Feng-Chun Ma

£80 / €95 (Excluding shipping)

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Spanning a thousand years, this richly illustrated volume comprises one hundred items of Chinese ceramics, works of art, textiles and paintings, all featuring boys. The author aims to demonstrate the traditional importance of male offspring in China. Each object  is extensively researched and described within its historical, cultural and religious context, with an emphasis on elucidating the overt or hidden symbolism in the designs.