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Page 189
... fine brush . The next 50 years saw the climax of the fourth phase of Chinese Buddhist sculpture , in which Indian mass and Chinese rhythmic line were triumphantly united and rec- onciled . The high point came about 690-710 , in the ...
... fine brush . The next 50 years saw the climax of the fourth phase of Chinese Buddhist sculpture , in which Indian mass and Chinese rhythmic line were triumphantly united and rec- onciled . The high point came about 690-710 , in the ...
Page 197
... fine as that of Ting ware . In general much less finely potted than Sung wares , those of the Liao have the inter- est and charm of a vital provincial tradition . After the Sung capital was re - established at Hangchow , the finest ...
... fine as that of Ting ware . In general much less finely potted than Sung wares , those of the Liao have the inter- est and charm of a vital provincial tradition . After the Sung capital was re - established at Hangchow , the finest ...
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... fine staurothèque at Esztergom in Hungary is framed by fine enamels of the 11th century , enclosed in a repoussé mount , which is probably to be dated to the 13th century . Enamels set on metal grounds were also used to form book covers ...
... fine staurothèque at Esztergom in Hungary is framed by fine enamels of the 11th century , enclosed in a repoussé mount , which is probably to be dated to the 13th century . Enamels set on metal grounds were also used to form book covers ...
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