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Netsuke
Mircea Veleanu
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Description for Netsuke
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 977 color photos. BIC Classification: ACV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 215 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1596.
Netsuke, the carved toggles used to fasten a small container to a kimono sash, made from ivory, wood, porcelain,and more, are among the most popular Asian antiques. Over 970 vivid images of netsuke are shown, representing Japanese life, customs, religion, professions, art, history, and legends. The netsukes are organized by subject, allowing readers to rapidly find those that interest them most. The succinct text introduces, defines, and describes the various types of netsukes and helps identify the subjects represented. Additionally, important evaluating tips are provided, along with a bibliography. This book is a must for anyone interested in Oriental art. ... Read more
Netsuke, the carved toggles used to fasten a small container to a kimono sash, made from ivory, wood, porcelain,and more, are among the most popular Asian antiques. Over 970 vivid images of netsuke are shown, representing Japanese life, customs, religion, professions, art, history, and legends. The netsukes are organized by subject, allowing readers to rapidly find those that interest them most. The succinct text introduces, defines, and describes the various types of netsukes and helps identify the subjects represented. Additionally, important evaluating tips are provided, along with a bibliography. This book is a must for anyone interested in Oriental art. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764328473
SKU
V9780764328473
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Ref
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About Mircea Veleanu
Mircea Veleanu is well known for his art-reference books focused on Oriental arts. He has been collecting Asian art for over forty years. He calls New York state home.
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