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Chinese jades in the Stanley Charles Nott collection, being an illustrated descriptive record: exhaustively reviewing the symbolic ritualistic appurtenances of Chinese jades and their various sacrificial usages. Describing fully the involved formulas underlying Chinese religious services; the altar equipment and numerous superstitious practises, as they are perpetuated in Chinese jades produced throughout the ages.

Title
Chinese jades in the Stanley Charles Nott collection, being an illustrated descriptive record: exhaustively reviewing the symbolic ritualistic appurtenances of Chinese jades and their various sacrificial usages. Describing fully the involved formulas underlying Chinese religious services; the altar equipment and numerous superstitious practises, as they are perpetuated in Chinese jades produced throughout the ages. Compiled by Stanley Charles Nott ... with an introduction by Dr. Lin Yutang and a foreword by Dr. Chih Meng; illustrated by one hundred and eighteen full page halftone plates reproduced from original photographs: together with one hundred and twenty-three line engravings, made specially for the work by Mrs. Stanley Charles Nott from selected world famous Chinese jades. Prepared as a handbook for visitors to the Jade room of the Norton Gallery and School of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Author
Nott, Stanley Charles, 1902-1957.
Publication
[St. Augustine, Fla., Printed by the Record Company] 1942.

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Additional Authors
  • Norton Gallery and School of Art.
  • Joan Hartman-Goldsmith Asian Art History Collection. Copies in *OVLA.
Description
xvi, 536 p. incl. col. front. (port.) illus., CXVIII pl.; 32 cm.
Subject
  • Jade
  • Art objects, Chinese
  • Symbolism
  • Rites and ceremonies > China
  • Art objects > Private collections
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 515-523.
Call Number
MNW+ (Nott, S. C. Chinese jades in the Stanley Charles Nott collection)
LCCN
42018175
OCLC
3279006
Author
Nott, Stanley Charles, 1902-1957.
Title
Chinese jades in the Stanley Charles Nott collection, being an illustrated descriptive record: exhaustively reviewing the symbolic ritualistic appurtenances of Chinese jades and their various sacrificial usages. Describing fully the involved formulas underlying Chinese religious services; the altar equipment and numerous superstitious practises, as they are perpetuated in Chinese jades produced throughout the ages. Compiled by Stanley Charles Nott ... with an introduction by Dr. Lin Yutang and a foreword by Dr. Chih Meng; illustrated by one hundred and eighteen full page halftone plates reproduced from original photographs: together with one hundred and twenty-three line engravings, made specially for the work by Mrs. Stanley Charles Nott from selected world famous Chinese jades. Prepared as a handbook for visitors to the Jade room of the Norton Gallery and School of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Imprint
[St. Augustine, Fla., Printed by the Record Company] 1942.
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 515-523.
Added Author
Norton Gallery and School of Art.
Joan Hartman-Goldsmith Asian Art History Collection. Copies in *OVLA.
Research Call Number
MNW+ (Nott, S. C. Chinese jades in the Stanley Charles Nott collection)
*OVLA+ 05-3338
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