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Asian Ivory
Jeffrey B. Snyder
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Description for Asian Ivory
Num Pages: 256 pages, 618 color photos. BIC Classification: 1F; WCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 315 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1984.
Graceful okimono figures in many forms, dating from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, are the primary focus of this book, while scholar's brush holders and wrist rests, cricket cages, card cases, match holders, sword hilts, and scabbards are also presented. Finely carved ivory from China and Japan is featured here, along with artist's signatures, in over 600 beautiful photos. An engaging text explores the history of the ivory trade from East to West, quoting nineteenth century European travelers' encounters with Japanese ivory carvers and merchants. Folk tales provide insight into many of the figural characters represented and beliefs they ... Read more
Graceful okimono figures in many forms, dating from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, are the primary focus of this book, while scholar's brush holders and wrist rests, cricket cages, card cases, match holders, sword hilts, and scabbards are also presented. Finely carved ivory from China and Japan is featured here, along with artist's signatures, in over 600 beautiful photos. An engaging text explores the history of the ivory trade from East to West, quoting nineteenth century European travelers' encounters with Japanese ivory carvers and merchants. Folk tales provide insight into many of the figural characters represented and beliefs they ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764327285
SKU
V9780764327285
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99-2
About Jeffrey B. Snyder
Jeffrey B. Snyder is an active author and editor. His books and articles cover a wide range of antiquities and collectibles. He and his family live in southeastern Pennsylvania.
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