ISBN:
0754663167
,
9780754663164
,
9781138254084
Language:
English
Pages:
XIV, 156 S.
,
Ill., Kt.
,
24cm
Series Statement:
Transculturalisms, 1400 - 1700
DDC:
666/.10951
Keywords:
1550-1800
;
Glaswaren
;
Glasindustrie
;
Handelsgeschichte
;
Europa
;
China
;
Glass manufacture History
;
Glass manufacture History
;
Enameled glass History
;
Glass trade History
;
Glass trade History
;
Glass trade Europe
;
History
;
Glass trade China
;
History
;
China Commerce
;
Europe
;
History
;
Europa
;
China
;
Glashandel
Abstract:
Introduction -- Wonder and desire : the glass was most beautiful -- New notions of seeing : mirrors and lenses -- Panes of glass : windows and paintings -- Diplomatic overtures : the Daren (great personage) from the Vatican -- Glass : "pieces as beautiful as our aventurine" -- Cristalli : four cases of precious glass -- "White gold" : a magical substance -- Enamel materials : a technological transfer -- Carrying treasure to China : the Albion
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Introduction -- Wonder and desire : the glass was most beautiful -- New notions of seeing : mirrors and lenses -- Panes of glass : windows and paintings -- Diplomatic overtures : the Daren (great personage) from the Vatican -- Glass : "pieces as beautiful as our aventurine" -- Cristalli : four cases of precious glass -- "White gold" : a magical substance -- Enamel materials : a technological transfer -- Carrying treasure to China : the Albion
