Glass exchange between Europe and China, 1550 - 1800: diplomatic, mercantile and technological interactions
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Druckschrift
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Publisher:
Ashgate
Ort:
Farnham, Surrey [u.a.]
Date:
2009
Language:
Englisch
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Abstract:
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 : four cases of precious glass -- "White gold" : a magical substance -- Enamel materials : a technological transfer -- Carrying treasure to China : the Albion
Object text:
Emily Byrne Curtis
Includes bibliographical references and index
Includes bibliographical references and index
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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 : four cases of precious glass -- "White gold" : a magical substance -- Enamel materials : a technological transfer -- Carrying treasure to China : the Albion
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2023-04-19
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