Glass Exchange between Europe and China, 1550-1800

Glass Exchange between Europe and China, 1550-1800

Diplomatic, Mercantile and Technological Interactions

Curtis, Emily Byrne

Taylor & Francis Ltd

12/2008

174

Dura

Inglês

9780754663164

15 a 20 dias

480

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Contents: Introduction; Wonder and desire: the glass was most beautiful; New notions of seeing: mirrors and lenses; Panes of glass: windows and paintings; Diplomatic overtures: The daren (great personage) from the Vatican; Glass: 'pieces as beautiful as our aventurine'; Cristalli: 4 cases of precious glass; 'White gold': a magical substance; Enamel materials: a technological transfer; Carrying treasure to China: the Albion; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
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