Rare Paper Cut in China Chinese Folk Art Book 12 Zodiac Animals + Slipcase
Paper Cut in China – Traditional Chinese Folk Art – Twelve Zodiac Animals – Hardback Book with Matching Slipcase
An unusual and hard-to-find illustrated book celebrating the traditional Chinese folk art of paper cutting (剪纸).
The book is presented in a striking red hardback binding featuring a traditional Chinese dragon, complete with its matching illustrated slipcase.
The Chinese title on the cover is 中国民间剪纸, referring to Chinese Folk Paper Cutting, while the English title is printed as “Paper Cut In China.”
Inside, the book explores the history and artistic tradition of Chinese paper cutting, with text presented in Chinese and English. The photographed section includes an introduction to paper-cut art and a section entitled:
“The Twelve Symbol Animals” (十二生肖) — the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
The cover also identifies the subject as World Intangible Cultural Heritage (世界非物质文化遗产).
The book is in very good pre-owned condition overall and presents extremely well. The original slipcase is also included. There may be some light signs of storage and handling to the book and slipcase consistent with age.
This is an unusual title that appears to have had relatively limited distribution outside China and makes an impressive addition to a Chinese art or cultural collection.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
UK seller – book will be carefully packed for dispatch.