Describes historical, legendary, and supernatural persons, animals, and objects that recur as symbols in Oriental art and literature

This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and develop

This fourth revised edition of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs, first published in Shanghai in 1941, features an introduction by Dr. Terence Barrow, has been c

284 Chinese motifs — flowers and plants, animal life, and more. 100 plates.

A satisfactory comprehensive history of the social and economic development of pre-modern China, the largest country in the world in terms of population, and wi