Oriental Collection Of W. T. Walters: 65 Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore (1884)

By William Thompson Walters

Book Overview

The Oriental Collection of W. T. Walters: 65 Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore is a book written by William Thompson Walters in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to the extensive collection of Oriental art and artifacts that Walters had gathered throughout his life. The collection includes items from China, Japan, India, and other parts of Asia, and covers a wide range of mediums, including ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and paintings.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different area of the collection. The first section provides an overview of the collection as a whole, including its history and how it was acquired. The following sections focus on specific areas, such as Chinese ceramics, Japanese lacquerware, and Indian textiles.Throughout the book, Walters provides detailed descriptions and analysis of each item in the collection, including its historical and cultural significance. He also includes many illustrations and photographs of the items, making it a valuable resource for scholars and collectors of Oriental art.Overall, The Oriental Collection of W. T. Walters: 65 Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore is an important work for anyone interested in Oriental art and culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant collections of its kind in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437059007
• ISBN13: 9781437059007
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"