In the 1870s, Charles Ephrussi assembled a collection of 360 Japanese ivory carvings known as "netsuke." In this grand story, a renowned ceramicist and the fifth generation to inherit the collection traces the story of a remarkable family and a tumultuous century.
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In the 1870s, Charles Ephrussi assembled a collection of 360 Japanese ivory carvings known as "netsuke." In this grand story, a renowned ceramicist and the fifth generation to inherit the collection traces the story of a remarkable family and a tumultuous century.
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Fair. This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
If you like to collect objects this is a great read about the significance of objects in people's lives. The family history revealed in this story also gives a particular perspective about Jewish life through the two world wars in Europe. And if you like Japanese objects this book describes netsuke in fine detail.
Toni M
Dec 1, 2011
Excellent service
The copy of this marvelous book about Japanese netsukes and European Jewish history in the late 19th/early 20th centuries arrived in perfect condition. I recommend the book and the bookseller to anyone interested in cultural heritage and in the magical tiny objects carved in ivory or basswood that fit in one's pocket and are priceless.
