Author: LUCE, GORDON H.
Title: Old Burma - Early Pagan
Publication: Locust Valley, New York. J.J. Augustin: Published for Artibus Asiae and the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, by J.J. Augustin. 1969- 1970
Edition: First Edition
Description:
3 volumes. Volume I Text: Colour frontispiece, folding table, colour plans, xviii + 422pp, addenda, errata et corrigenda sheet loosely inserted. Volume II: Catalogue: Old Burma Calendar in band at rear, 337pp. Volume III Plates: Colour frontispiece, 455 black and white plates. Corrigenda tipped in front free endpaper. Red cloth covered boards lettered in gilt on the upper boards and spines. Unmarked an exceptionally fine set. 31 x 22.5cm.
A major contribution to our knowledge of Burmese archaeology. Preface: 'An homage to the founding of the Burmese city of Pagán, in the dry zone of central Burma: how it became the Buddhist capital of a united Burma, including Mons and Burmans, from about 1060 A.D.; and how after a century of building national character as well as pagodas, a sudden crisis after the Singhalese invasion led to a weakening of the union, but also the efflorescence of a strictly Burmese culture in the latter half of the dynasty.' Divided into three parts: A, History. B, Iconography. C, Architecture.
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Subject: All Galleries, Antiquarian