ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF A REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF ANCIENT IBD

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This is an illustrated catalogue from 1916 showcasing a remarkable collection of ancient Oriental imperial treasures. Recently procured in China and Japan, the collection was to be sold at an unrestricted public sale by Messrs. Yamanaka & Co. The catalogue, published by the American Art Association, offers a glimpse into the artistic distinctions of the period and the types of valuable items sought by collectors. This catalogue provides valuable insight into the art market of the early 20th century and the appreciation for Asian art and antiquities at the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.