Tibetan Artifacts by Schiffer Publishing

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Finally, a book on Tibetan art and antiques with 500 brilliant color photographs that provide a broad survey and visual reference guide. It presents Tibetan thangka and tantric religious art and ritual objects, manuscripts, woodblock prints, document holders, sculptures, furniture, tea services, snuff holders and smoking equipment, swords, daggers, armor, jewelry, textiles, musical instruments, and writing tools and seals. The engaging text is both a brief history of Tibet and information concerning every art form and antique displayed. The arrangement of the materials by type offers a quick and easy reference guide to this wide variety of wares. Values for the items shown are provided in the captions. For anyone with a passion for Tibet, Oriental art, and antiques, this book will be a welcome addition to the reference library.[AuthorName]Mircea Veleanu[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Mircea Veleanu has traveled the globe for many years collecting a wide range of art and antiques. This is his fourth book with Schiffer Publishing.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]500 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]500 color photos[/ColorPattern]