{"product_id":"treasures-of-china-ridley","title":"Treasures of China by Michael Ridley 1973","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover Chinese history through remarkable surviving objects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Fair to Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ex-library, withdrawn stamps and label abrasion on endpaper. Dust jacket heavily worn, creased and chipped, with corner\/spine losses. Text and illustrations shown unmarked. Published 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Ridley explores China’s cultural past through an illustrated selection of treasures and archaeological objects. Sculpture, figures, and other surviving works provide starting points for understanding the craftsmanship, beliefs, and societies that produced them. Photographs accompany historical discussion, allowing readers to look closely at individual pieces while considering their wider context. The book connects artistic expression with evidence of earlier ways of life, showing how an object can carry information as well as visual beauty. Treasures of China offers an accessible period survey for readers interested in Chinese art and antiquity, bringing different examples together in a volume that invites browsing, comparison, and a deeper appreciation of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Value Junction ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67692559499476,"sku":"TVJ-034318","price":18.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/3059\/2980\/files\/TVJ-034318-1.jpg?v=1791769823","url":"https:\/\/thevaluejunction.co.nz\/products\/treasures-of-china-ridley","provider":"The Value Junction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}