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Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds

by John Guy, Regina Krahl, Julian Raby
Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds
Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds

Sunken treasures unveil ancient maritime secrets.

If you're captivated by the mysteries beneath the sea and the tales of ancient trade, "Shipwrecked" is a chance to dive into a real-life treasure story. It's not just about the artifacts; it's about connecting with the ninth-century sailors who ventured across vast oceans. The vivid photographs and expert essays will enrich your understanding of a bygone era, and you'll emerge more knowledgeable about a critical period in global trade and cultural exchange.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds

by John Guy, Regina Krahl, Julian Raby
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ISBN: 9781588343055
Authors: John Guy, Regina Krahl, Julian Raby
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Date of Publication: 2011-03-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Economics, History, Art
Related Topics: Ancient History, Photography, World History, Art and Photography, Anthropology, Design, Asia, Crafts, Art History
Goodreads rating: 4.8
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

Part adventure story, part maritime archaeological expedition, and part historical look into ninth-century Chinese economy, culture, and trade, Shipwrecked is a fascinating journey back in time. Twelve centuries ago, a merchant ship—an Arab dhow—foundered on a reef just off the coast of Belitung, a small island in the Java Sea. The cargo was a remarkable assemblage of lead ingots, bronze mirrors, spice-filled jars, intricately worked vessels of silver and gold, and more than 60,000 glazed bowls, ewers, and other ceramics. The ship remained buried at sea for more than a millennium, its contents protected from erosion by their packing and the conditions of the silty sea floor. Shipwrecked explores this precious cargo and the story of the men who sailed it, with more than 250 gorgeous photographs and essays by international experts in Arab ship-building methods, pan-Asian maritime trade, ceramics, precious metalwork, and more.
 

Sunken treasures unveil ancient maritime secrets.

If you're captivated by the mysteries beneath the sea and the tales of ancient trade, "Shipwrecked" is a chance to dive into a real-life treasure story. It's not just about the artifacts; it's about connecting with the ninth-century sailors who ventured across vast oceans. The vivid photographs and expert essays will enrich your understanding of a bygone era, and you'll emerge more knowledgeable about a critical period in global trade and cultural exchange.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.