The Golden Peaches of Samarkand A Study of T’ang Exotics 1st edition by Edward Schafer ISBN 0520054628 978-0520054622

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ISBN 10: 0520054628
ISBN 13: 978-0520054622
Author:Edward Schafer

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. What kind of fruit these golden peaches really were cannot now be guessed, but they have the glamour of mystery, and they symbolize all the exotic things longed for, and unknown things hoped for, by the people of the T’ang empire.

This book examines the exotics imported into China during the T’ang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907), and depicts their influence on Chinese life. Into the land during the three centuries of T’ang came the natives of almost every nation of Asia, all bringing exotic wares either as gifts or as goods to be sold. Ivory, rare woods, drugs, diamonds, magicians, dancing girls―the author covers all classes of unusual imports, their places of origin, their lore, their effort on costume, dwellings, diet, and on painting, sculpture, music, and poetry.

This book is not a statistical record of commercial imports and medieval trade, but rather a “humanistic essay, however material its subject matter.”

The Golden Peaches of Samarkand A Study of T’ang Exotics 1st Table of contents:

Preface

• Acknowledgments
• Introduction: The World of the T’ang Dynasty and Its Exotics

Chapter 1: The Tang Dynasty: A Global Power

• The Rise of the Tang Dynasty
• Tang China’s Interaction with the World
• The Silk Road and Cultural Exchange
• The Influence of Trade on Tang Society

Chapter 2: Defining Exotics in the Tang World

• What Were “Exotics”?
• The Meaning of Luxury and Rare Goods in Tang Culture
• Symbolism and Status in Tang Exotics
• Early Encounters with Foreign Goods

Chapter 3: The Silk Road: A Pathway for Exotics

• The Routes and Trade Networks of the Silk Road
• Goods Traded Along the Silk Road
• Cultural and Diplomatic Exchanges Through Trade
• The Role of the Tang Capital Chang’an in Global Trade

Chapter 4: Peaches of Samarkand: Symbolism and Significance

• The Golden Peaches as a Symbol of Prosperity and Luxury
• The Historical and Cultural Context of Samarkand
• The Role of Fruits and Other Foodstuffs in Tang Diplomacy
• The Legend and Significance of the Golden Peaches

Chapter 5: Foreign Influences on Tang Art and Culture

• The Impact of Central Asian and Persian Art on Tang Aesthetics
• Imported Textiles, Glassware, and Pottery
• The Influence of Foreign Music, Fashion, and Architecture
• Artistic Representations of Exotics in Tang Art

Chapter 6: Exotics from the West: Persians, Arabs, and Central Asians

• The Role of the Persian and Arab Traders
• Goods Traded from the West: Spices, Gems, and Textiles
• The Influence of Islam on Tang Art and Science
• Diplomatic Missions Between the Tang Dynasty and the West

Chapter 7: Exotics from the East: India and Southeast Asia

• The Influence of Indian Goods, Religion, and Culture
• The Trade in Spices, Silk, and Precious Materials
• Southeast Asia’s Role in Tang Trade Networks
• Buddhism as an Exotic Influence from the East

Chapter 8: The Tang and the Exotic: A Taste for the Rare

• Tang Dynastic Rituals and the Consumption of Exotics
• The Role of Exotics in Tang Palaces and Banquets
• The Aesthetic Value of Rare Goods
• Food as Status Symbol in Tang China

Chapter 9: The Decline of Tang Trade and the End of the Silk Road

• The Factors Leading to the Decline of the Tang Dynasty
• The Impact on Trade Routes and the Decline of Exotic Goods
• The Shift in Cultural and Economic Power in Asia
• The Legacy of the Tang’s Exotic Connections

Chapter 10: The Legacy of Tang Exotics in Modern China

• The Continued Influence of Tang Trade in Chinese Culture
• The Role of Historical Exotics in Contemporary Chinese Society
• The Rediscovery of Tang Treasures in Modern Archaeology
• The Ongoing Fascination with the Tang Dynasty’s Global Reach

Conclusion

• Reflection on the Importance of Exotics in Tang Culture
• The Tang Dynasty’s Role in Shaping the Global World
• Final Thoughts on the Golden Peaches of Samarkand and Their Legacy

Appendices

• Appendix A: Timeline of Tang Dynasty and Silk Road Events
• Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts
• Appendix C: Notable Tang Artifacts and Archaeological Finds
• Appendix D: Further Reading and Resources on the Tang Dynasty and Silk Road

Index

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