1957 Arts of Ming Dynasty Loan Exhibition Catalog London NF Softcover

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The Arts of the Ming Dynasty: Loan Exhibition Catalogue Organized by: Arts Council of Great Britain and Oriental Ceramic Society Venue: Arts Council Gallery, London Exhibition dates: November 15–December 14, 1957 Publisher: Arts Council of Great Britain, London Date: 1957 Format: Softcover in original printed wrappers Pagination: 47 unnumbered pages Illustrations: 12 illustrations Condition: Near Fine Limited 1957 exhibition catalogue published for The Arts of the Ming Dynasty, organized jointly by the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Oriental Ceramic Society and held at the Arts Council Gallery, London, from November 15 through December 14, 1957. Introduction by Harry M. Garner. The catalogue covers a broad range of Ming-dynasty arts, including paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, metalwork, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts. The Oriental Ceramic Society, founded in 1921, developed an important programme of exhibitions during the 1950s and 1960s at the Arts Council Gallery in St. James’s, London. The 1957 Ming exhibition included loans associated with major collectors, including Sir Percival David and Lady David. Condition: Near Fine. Original printed wrappers with minimal shelf or handling wear. Binding sound. Pages clean and unmarked, with no ownership marks, underlining, highlighting, or ex-library evidence noted. Please see photographs for details. Free Shipping via media mail.

• Publisher: Arts Council of Great Britain
• Year: 1957
• Condition: Fine

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