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Page 179
... motifs in Style IV became clearly distinguishable in con- trast to the decorative background of squared spirals . In Style V the motifs stand out in bold plastic relief . Styles I and II are pre - An - yang ; Style III appeared at Cheng ...
... motifs in Style IV became clearly distinguishable in con- trast to the decorative background of squared spirals . In Style V the motifs stand out in bold plastic relief . Styles I and II are pre - An - yang ; Style III appeared at Cheng ...
Page 200
... motifs are richly varied , sometimes crowded and unrestrained , but at their best they have great splen- dour and vitality . Favourite motifs include the lotus , vines , and dragons that had already appeared on the shu fu wares ...
... motifs are richly varied , sometimes crowded and unrestrained , but at their best they have great splen- dour and vitality . Favourite motifs include the lotus , vines , and dragons that had already appeared on the shu fu wares ...
Page 205
... motifs , or armorial bearings . The volume of China's porcelain export has since remained high , although foreign designs are seldom produced today . Decorative arts : textiles . Ming and Ch'ing textiles ful- ly display the Chinese love ...
... motifs , or armorial bearings . The volume of China's porcelain export has since remained high , although foreign designs are seldom produced today . Decorative arts : textiles . Ming and Ch'ing textiles ful- ly display the Chinese love ...
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