Author: National Museum of Chinese History
Title: Qidan Dynasty: Treasures of the Liao Dynasty from Inner Mongolia
Description: Beijing. National Museum of Chinese History. 2002. First Edition. Quarto. Soft Cover. As New. Qidan Wangchao: Nei Menggu Liaodai Wenwu Jinghua 355 pages, over 300 colour illustrations, text in Chinese. This volume is the catalogue of the largest exhibition of treasures of the Liao dynasty held at the National Museum of Chinese History, Beijing. It illustrates over 200 objects excavated from Liao dynasty tombs and temples, providing a comprehensive view of the rich culture of the Qidan people. In addition to important objects such as imperial masks and burial suits previously published, the book includes a large number of items shown here for the first time, including painted and carved woods, furniture, stunning jewelry and textiles, gold and silver wares, jade and hardstone carvings, glasswares, ceramics, and Buddhist sculptures and relics. Text in Chinese.

Keywords: China Chinese Pottery Porcelain Ceramics Liao