
Event
Asian Art in London 2024
30 Oct 2024 – 08 Nov 2024
Various locations,
London, United Kingdom
A Thousand Years of Hundred Boys in Chinese Art, 10th-20th Century
千年百子:十至二十世紀中國藝術中的嬰戲圖. The book launch includes a lecture by the author, Drs. Feng-Chun Ma. Please RSVP email (before 30th October): fcma@fengchunma.com
The book launch includes a lecture by the author, Drs. Feng-Chun Ma. This richly illustrated bilingual volume (English and Chinese) includes one hundred items of Chinese ceramics, works of art, textiles, and paintings, all featuring boys, which reflect the importance of having male children in traditional China. Each item is extensively researched and described within its historical, cultural, and religious context, with an emphasis on the rich symbolic meanings behind each object. With this publication, Feng-Chun Ma celebrates her fortieth year in the East Asian antiques trade.
To be published in mid-October 2024. A sale exhibition is scheduled for 2025.
The richly illustrated book includes 100 items of Chinese ceramics
and works of art, snuff bottles, textiles and paintings, relating to boys engaged in all sorts of activities. Each item is extensively described and researched against its historical, religious and cultural background, and at the same time explores the hidden symbolic meanings behind the images. Many objects have never been on the market before and have excellent provenances from old Dutch private collections, renowned dealers and auction houses.
To preorder the book (£80 / €95, excluding shipping), please register by email
Orders from the UK and Europe, please email: fcma@fengchunma.com
Orders from overseas, please email: orderbook@cabookpublishing.com.hk
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