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The Past and Present of China’s National Treasure: Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Art
Mother-of-pearl inlay (luodiàn) has long been regarded as a luxury item.
Buying the Casket and Returning the Pearl: A Tale of Choice and Trade-off
The idiom “Buying the Casket and Returning the Pearl” originates
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the trend of Chinoiserie swept across Europe.
In 17th and 18th century Europe, the trend of Chinoiserie swept through royal courts and aristocrati...
