SIRÉN, Osvald. Chinese Sculpture from the Fifth to the Fourteenth Century. London: Ernest Benn, Limited, 1925.
SIRÉN, Osvald. Chinese Sculpture from the Fifth to the Fourteenth Century. London: Ernest Benn, Limited, 1925.

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SIRÉN, Osvald. Chinese Sculpture from the Fifth to the Fourteenth Century. London: Ernest Benn, Limited, 1925.

4 volumes, 4o. Text in one volume (scant spotting); over 600 photographic plates in 3 volumes. Original cloth (rubbed, chipping). Provenance: Imperial Library (stamp on frontispiece); C.T. Loo (inkstamp).

FIRST EDITION. Sirén's work is illustrated by over 600 plates highlighting over 900 specimens in stone, bronze, lacquer, and wood. These plates are arranged chronologically, based on inscriptions, dates, and historical records where possible. Within that framework, Sirén included other undated examples which closely correspond in style to the sculptures he could date with more certainty.

[With]:

SIRÉN, Osvald. A History of Early Chinese Art. The Prehistoric and Pre-Han Periods. -- A History of Early Chinese Art. The Han Period. -- A History of Early Chinese Art. Architecture. -- A History of Early Chinese Art. Sculpture. London: Ernest Benn, Limited, 1929-1930.

4 volumes, 4o. Numerous photographic plates. Original cloth (lightly rubbed). Provenance: C.T. Loo (inkstamp).

FIRST EDITION. (4)

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