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Mandarin Squares : Mandarins and their insignia / Valery M. Garrett.

Van Pelt Library JQ1508 .G37 1990
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Garrett, Valery M., 1942-
Series:
Images of Asia
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Insignia.
China--Politics and government--1644-1912.
China.
Politics and government.
Manchus--Clothing.
Manchus.
Insignia--China.
Physical Description:
66 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Place of Publication:
Hong Kong ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1990.
Summary:
Mandarin squares, the embroidered insignia found on the robes of the ruling mandarin class in China's Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), are prized collectors' pieces. This volume provides a lucid account of the mandarin system of government and methods of selecting mandarins. Richly illustrated, the volume traces the origin and development of mandarin squares, and describes the symbolism and embroidery techniques of the insignia.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0195852397
OCLC:
22450550

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