The Golden Peaches of Samarkand: A Study of T'ang Exotics

by SCHAFER (Author)

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1992
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In the seventh century the kingdom of Samarkand sent formal gifts of fancy yellow peaches, large as goose eggs and with a color like gold, to the Chinese court at Ch'ang-an. This book examines these exotics imported into China during the T'ang Dynasty and depicts their influence on Chinese life.

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In the seventh century the kingdom of Samarkand sent formal gifts of fancy yellow peaches, large as goose eggs and with a color like gold, to the Chinese court at Ch'ang-an. This book examines these exotics imported into China during the T'ang Dynasty and depicts their influence on Chinese life.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 410
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 01 Jul 1992
ISBN 10: 0520054628
ISBN 13: 9780520054622

The Golden Peaches of Samarkand: A Study of T'ang Exotics

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