Softcover
nd · Beijing
Beijing: Capital Museum China, nd. Softcover. VG+. Tall, slate wraps with Chinese and English lettering. [180] with color illustrations throughout. Main text in Chinese; captions also in English. A delightful book showing over 150 examples of historic trades, professions, and traditional dress. Divided into four chapters. Chapter 4: Merchandise/Merchants; Chapter 5: Entertainment; Chapter 6: Quyi and Acrobatics; and Chapter 7: Other businesses. Beautiful color renderings of each figure. Excellent for anyone interested in the traditional history, costume, musical instruments, and general life of Beijing.
(Inventory #: 153460)