ZZLYZ1 Zhejiang Archaeological research Bureau ed: LEIFENG YIZHEN. Treasures from the Leifeng Pagoda. 雷峰遺珍. Beijing, 2002. 201 pp. Colour plates and illustrations throughout. 29x22 cm. Boards. GBP 45.00 Fascinating and wonderful excavation report of the Leifeng pagoda site at Hangzhou, dating from the Five Dynasties and which collapsed in 1924. The report focuses on the excavation and finds in the underground crypt of the temple which yielded some quite superb objects, including a stunning and highly-important silver and silver-gilt reliquary, a superb gilt Buddha supported on a dragon pillar, silver and gold objects, jades and bronze mirrors. In addition the report examines the architecture and construction of the pagoda. Excellent and detailed colour plates. List of contents and three page abstract in English. Main text in Chinese. Subjects: Archaeology Item 308 in List 208. URL for this record: hanshan.com/?z/ZZLYZ1.HTM Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com. |