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101. Reading Early Chinese Manuscripts.

Author

Boltz, William G.

Subjects
*CHINESE manuscripts, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Reading Early Chinese Manuscripts," by Edward L. Shaughnessy.

Published
2007

102. A new study by Soviet sinologists.

Subjects
*CHINESE manuscripts
Abstract

Presents a collection of papers titled `Modeles et structures des textes chinois anciens: Les Formalistes sovietiques en sinologies,' by V.V. Dorifieieva-Lichtmann et al on ancient Chinese texts.

Published
1992

104. Vatican plans cultural exchange with China.

Author

J. Mi.

Subjects
CHINESE manuscripts, CHINESE arts, ARTS exhibitions
Abstract

The article announces that the Vatican, the governing body of the Catholic Church, is planning a joint exhibition of Chinese manuscripts with the nation of China, dealing with topics including how the exhibition will feature various Chinese manuscripts from the Vatican Library.

Published
2015

106. Repatriation of Yongle Dadian Volumes.

Subjects
CHINESE manuscripts, FIRES, NONBOOK materials
Abstract

The article reports on an open letter sent by Soren Edgren of Prince University in October 200 regarding the "Yongle dadian" manuscript. According to the letter, a hundred years had elapsed since the fire at the Hanlin Academy during the siege of Beijing, China by a mixed foreign invasion force. The fire caused the destruction and dispersal of the volumes of the "Yongle dadian."

Published
2000

107. Bamboo Books Uncover Past.

Author

YU LINTAO

Subjects
*CHINESE manuscripts, *BAMBOO, WARRING States period, China, 403-221 B.C.
Abstract

The article reports that Tsinghua University has released preliminary results of its study on a rare collection of ancient bamboo books by publishing "Collection of Warring States' Bamboo Strips." According to the Center of Unearthed Documents Study and Preservation director Li Xueqin, the bamboo books were made during the Warring States Period. One of the topics in the ancient documents was the battle of Emperor Wu against another kingdom.

Published
2011

108. THE WORLD'S OLDEST SURVIVING PAPER MANUSCRIPTS.

Author

Rischel, Anna-Grethe

Subjects
*PRESERVATION of paper, *PAPER deterioration, *PRESERVATION of manuscripts, *CHINESE manuscripts, *CHINESE scrolls, *PREVENTION, *HISTORY, *ANTIQUITIES, DUNHUANG Caves (China)
Abstract

The article presents information on the conservation of archaeological paper. The author discusses a 1902 excavation by Swedish explorer Sven Hedin in the Gobi desert of Central Asia that resulted in the discovery of Chinese paper manuscripts dated from the 2nd century A.D. and a 1907 excavation by British officer Sir Aurel Stein of a Buddhist monastery library in a rock cave in Dunhuang, China, that included the discovery of well-preserved silk scrolls, paper scrolls, and manuscripts.

Published
1996
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109. The bloom of an ancient lotus.

Subjects
*CHINESE manuscripts
Abstract

Focuses on a Chinese Buddhist manuscript from the seventh volume of the Sanskrit `Saddharma Pundarika.' Description.

Published
1996

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