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... followed by a discussion and appreciation of the qualities of the utensils . The bowls are valued for their heat - retaining properties and the way in which they fit the hand as well as for their appearance . Sometimes a newly acquired ...
... followed by a discussion and appreciation of the qualities of the utensils . The bowls are valued for their heat - retaining properties and the way in which they fit the hand as well as for their appearance . Sometimes a newly acquired ...
Page 156
... followed French precept , but more individuality survived in Germany . In Augsburg , excellent table silver was pro- duced , but more important were the pictorial panels em- bossed in the highest relief by members of the Thelot family ...
... followed French precept , but more individuality survived in Germany . In Augsburg , excellent table silver was pro- duced , but more important were the pictorial panels em- bossed in the highest relief by members of the Thelot family ...
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... followed by the Manchus , a Manchurian people , who later conquered China and established the Ch'ing dynasty ( 1644-1911 ) . The two invasions left the Yi government in a critically weakened condition , and the development of Yi art was ...
... followed by the Manchus , a Manchurian people , who later conquered China and established the Ch'ing dynasty ( 1644-1911 ) . The two invasions left the Yi government in a critically weakened condition , and the development of Yi art was ...
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