Netsuke, the miniature carvings produced by highly skilled Japanese artists are more than just objets d'art. They originally functioned as toggles holding a wallet or pouch in place on a gentleman's pocketless kimono. This book provides a glance into the many facets of Japanese culture by telling the tales and legends surrounding the real and imaginary beings represented in these tiny yet powerful sculptures.
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Netsuke, the miniature carvings produced by highly skilled Japanese artists are more than just objets d'art. They originally functioned as toggles holding a wallet or pouch in place on a gentleman's pocketless kimono. This book provides a glance into the many facets of Japanese culture by telling the tales and legends surrounding the real and imaginary beings represented in these tiny yet powerful sculptures.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0804816166. First edition. 198 pages illustrated with black & white photographs. Fine dark blue cloth hardback with a fine dust jacket. No inscriptions or marks, an excellent copy. Netsuke are exquisite reminders of three centuries of Japanese life. In tiny sculptural masterworks, most under two inches high and originally destined to keep the cord attached to a gentleman's snuffbox from slipping through the belt of his kimono, the myths, legends, and cultural history of Japan is recorded. Tiny Buddhas, grinning female poets of the sixteenth century, monkeys, jesters, and craftsmen beam their imperishable cheerfulness toward the viewer, taking the mystery of the ages in their tiny strides. Netsuke: Japanese Life and Legend in Miniatures features over seventy of these superb artifacts, along with fascinating background on the figure and the object or idea it represents.; 4to 11"-13" tall; 198 pages.
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Good. FORMER LIBRARY COPY. Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!