China is the birthplace of one of the world's most ancient civilisations and an immense quantity and variety of cultural relics have been preserved on China's vast territory. Utilising a wealth of archaeological evidence, China's Cultural Relics provides an illustrated introduction to the artifacts that survive from different periods of Chinese history, and the collection and preservation of these precious relics in modern times. Covering a wide range of topics representative of Chinese culture, including pottery, porcelain, jade and bronze, Li Li provides a glimpse into ancient China.

China's Cultural Relics provides an illustrated introduction to ancient Chinese artifacts and the preservation of these relics in modern times.

About the Author
Li Li is a graduate of Peking University. A member of the China Archaeology Society and associate editor of Cultural Relics, published by the National Bureau of Cultural Relics of China, Li is the author of many books on the history of Chinese art and Chinese civilisation.


Book Information
ISBN 9780521186568
Author Li Li
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 156mm * 10mm