Netsuke Masks
Netsuke Masks

Author: Raymond Bushell

Publisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9780834803411

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Netsuke are small toggles or buckles carved from wood or ivory. The Japanese in the seventeenth century used them to fasten pouches to their kimono belt, since kimonos had no pockets. This lavishly illustrated book takes the reader on an exciting tour of one type of netsuke—those carved to look like the masks used by stage actors.

Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin
Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin

Author: Maggie Campbell Pedersen

Publisher: NAG Press and

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780719804212

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin is a unique source of information on this neglected topic of gemology. Presented in full color, with over 200 stunning photographs for ease of reference and identification, the book allows material to be recognized by sight, avoiding the usual gemological tests, which can ruin them. A comprehensive list of materials is included and each is presented with details or its origin, availability and conservation status. Examples of the uses of each material are given, along with a brief history of their use.

Fables in Ivory
Fables in Ivory

Author: Adrienne Barbanson

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In Fables in Ivory, delightful Japanese legends are accompanied With dozens of color photographs and extensive historical background. To introduce netsuke sculptures to a wider audience and, at the same time, to tell some of the legends that inspired their creators, Adrienne Barbanson presents here a collection of superb photographs accompanied by a narrative text designed to enhance the reader's appreciation of this remarkable by relatively unfamiliar art.

The Exhibition of the Empire of Japan, Official Catalogue
The Exhibition of the Empire of Japan, Official Catalogue

Author: Japan Imperial Japanese Commission T

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019070208

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Shishi and Other Netsuke
Shishi and Other Netsuke

Author: Rosemary Bandini

Publisher: Hotei Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780953573301

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Long-time collector Harriet Szechenyi concentrated on collecting netsuke of animals and celestial beings. A considerable part of the collection consists of so-called shishi (lion dogs). These beautiful miniature art objects have been described at length by Rosemary Bandini. beautiful Japanese art form. The appendix contains pictures of the signatures found on the netsuke, a very useful guide to the collector.