Finally, a book on Tibetan art and antiques with 500 brilliant color
photographs that provide a broad survey and visual reference guide. It
presents Tibetan thangka and tantric religious art and ritual objects,
manuscripts, woodblock prints, document holders, sculptures, furniture,
tea services, snuff holders and smoking equipment, swords, daggers,
armor, jewelry, textiles, musical instruments, and writing tools and
seals. The engaging text is both a brief history of Tibet and
information concerning every art form and antique displayed. The
arrangement of the materials by type offers a quick and easy reference
guide to this wide variety of wares. Values for the items shown are
provided in the captions. For anyone with a passion for Tibet, Oriental
art, and antiques, this book will be a welcome addition to the reference
library.