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Explore a detailed guide to Siamese porcelain and other tokens, with vivid color illustrations that bring each piece to life. This book helps collectors and scholars understand the variety, history, and meaning behind the counters and tokens from Siam.
This meticulously illustrated monograph catalogues a wide range of porcelain gambling tokens and related pieces from the Far East. It blends a strong historical introduction with careful descriptions and extensive color plates, so readers can appreciate both the art and the context of these curious objects.
- A comprehensive catalogue of specimens, with emphasis on shapes, materials, inscriptions, and symbolism.
- High-quality color illustrations designed to convey true colors and details of each piece.
- Discussion of origins, circulation, and the social context surrounding these tokens and their use in gambling houses.
- Notes on provenance, cataloging methods, and key reference works that have shaped study in this area.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a catalog of porcelain and other tokens used as gambling chips in Siam (now Thailand) between 1821 and 1875. While not intended to replace existing works on this topic, this book features the author's comprehensive collection of over 300 such tokens, accompanied by full-color illustrations and descriptive text. Tokens included in the collection exhibit a variety of shapes and designs, many adorned with felicitous inscriptions, poetic quotes, or patriotic cash designs. This book serves as a valuable resource for collectors and individuals interested in Siamese history and culture. It provides insights into the vibrant gambling scene of 19th-century Siam and the intricate craftsmanship of these tokens, which were often created in imitation of contemporary currency. The author's cataloging efforts preserve these tokens as historical artifacts, shedding light on an intriguing chapter in the history of Siamese gaming. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333624408_0
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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 59 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.14 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1333624409
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