The Jewelry of Southeast Asia
New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2000. First American edition. Hardcover. Large quarto. 304pp. Original photo-illustrated dust-jacket over black cloth, with gold lettering on spine. Photo-illustrated title page. From the magnificent royal gold jewelry of Burma and Thailand to the simple adornments worn by remote hill peoples, Anne Richter explores the complex cultural landscape of what are now Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Necklaces, buckles, pendants, belts, buttons, ear ornaments, hairpins, anklets, torques, and bracelets are presented in a superb array of images. Richter’s understanding of the underlying symbolism sheds light on Asian cultures, while the aesthetic appeal of the items will make this volume irresistible to all jewelry lovers. This volume is splendidly illustrated throughout with hundreds of color and b/w photographic reproductions. Minor shelf wear. Dust-jacket in overall good+, binding and interior in very good condition. g to vg. Item #37972
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