Dragon & Horse / Saddle Rugs and Other Horse Tack from China and Beyond by Drs. Koos de Jong / Communication Art Design & Printing 2013 / Hardcover / 2 Volumes: English & Chinese

ISBN: 9789627502920   /   978-9627502920

ISBN-10: 9627502928

PAGES: 240

PUBLISHER: CA Design 

LANGUAGE: English & Chinese

Book dimensions: 31.7 x 23.6 cm

English Summary:

The origin and development of the tack for horses and other riding and pack animals from the 5th century BC up to the 20th century AD. It is based on a thorough research into representations of saddle rugs in Chinese painting, sculpture and applied arts. By comparison of these images with preserved saddle rugs, a useful typology could be developed, which is backed up by the structural analysis of the saddle rugs.

The bilingual book comes in two volumes – one in English with 295 images and the other in Chinese. A well researched and lavishly illustrated book, that offers a wealth of new facts, images and insights into the subject in a broad context. Simply a must for anyone who loves textiles, horses or the history of China’s military, sports or culture.

Two-volume Hardback in dustjacket and slipcase. Hardcover. Illustrated by 288 color plates 2 maps of China 5 line-drawings; The origin and development of the tack for horses and other riding and pack animals from the 5th century BC up to the 20th century AD. It is based on a thorough research into representations of saddle rugs in Chinese painting, sculpture and applied arts.

Author: Drs. Koos de Jong

illustrated in colour, hardcover boxed in a cloth-bound slipcase, The Netherlands, 2013

Volume 2 is the Chinese translation of the English text in volume 1.

It is to be expected that the publication of my book Dragon & Horse. Saddle Rugs and Other horse tack from China and Beyond will excite discussion. Particularly so, because it deals with some hot issues like the ‘ RKO” rugs, the origin of Tibetan carpet knotting etc. Hopefully it will invite other public and private owners to take a better look at the saddle rugs in their collections. At least I hope so.  In the meantime I will continue my research the best I can and publish any new results on this website from now on Drs. Koos de Jong.