Grammaire de l'objet chinois / Michel Culas.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-[265]) and index.
Examines the symbolism of many objects, both rare and commonplace, including animals, birds, turtles, tortoises, flowers and plants, heroic characters, numbers, jade, porcelain, seals and calligraphy, lacquer, cloisonné, tea, kites, paper gods, bronzes, opium, geomancy, dogs (pekingese, chien-lion, fu-dog), glasses and spectacles, brushes and writing materials.