This book, documenting an exhibition from Japan, begins with a wide ranging introduction to Shinto which traces its role in Japanese culture. The fully illustrated catalogue contains 110 entries, and each of its five sections opens with an essay by an international scholar. The objects, loaned by museums and religious shrines across the country, include masks, ceramics, mirrors, bells, sculpture, paintings, lacquer, ceremonial clothing, swords and armour.
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This book, documenting an exhibition from Japan, begins with a wide ranging introduction to Shinto which traces its role in Japanese culture. The fully illustrated catalogue contains 110 entries, and each of its five sections opens with an essay by an international scholar. The objects, loaned by museums and religious shrines across the country, include masks, ceramics, mirrors, bells, sculpture, paintings, lacquer, ceremonial clothing, swords and armour.
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Very Good. First edition, 2001, paperback, quarto, 224pp., illustrated in color. Book VG with rubbing and edgewear to wrap, crease to spine, binding tight, previous owner's sticker to front endpaper, otherwise text clean and unmarked. No DJ.
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Fine. 4to. 224pp, glossary, bibliography, chronology, 200 col & 15 bw ills. Near new with very light edge wear to covers. This book documents a major exhibition from japan-the fully illustrated catalogue contains 110 entires, and each of its 5 sections begins with an introductory essay. The objects showcased include masks, ceramics, shrines, bells, sculpture, lacquer, ceremonial clothing, swords and armour.
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