Worn by Japanese men as sash toggles, netsuke were attracting the attenrion of Europeans by the late 19th century. Today these delightful art objects are coveted by collectors throughout the world. Netsuke motifs can be mythical beings and creatures, vernacular deities, zodiac animals, seemed exotic tot he Jpanese of the Edo and Meiji eras, as well as Dutchmen and other Europeans. Consummate mastery of the carver's craft in a variety of materials, among them boxwood, ivory, horn, hornbill, coral, tortoiseshell and lacquer, distinguishes these miniature works of art. The masterpieces created by famous carvers like Yoshimura Shuzan (1700-1773) and Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1878) shaped aesthetic developments in this art medium.
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Worn by Japanese men as sash toggles, netsuke were attracting the attenrion of Europeans by the late 19th century. Today these delightful art objects are coveted by collectors throughout the world. Netsuke motifs can be mythical beings and creatures, vernacular deities, zodiac animals, seemed exotic tot he Jpanese of the Edo and Meiji eras, as well as Dutchmen and other Europeans. Consummate mastery of the carver's craft in a variety of materials, among them boxwood, ivory, horn, hornbill, coral, tortoiseshell and lacquer, distinguishes these miniature works of art. The masterpieces created by famous carvers like Yoshimura Shuzan (1700-1773) and Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1878) shaped aesthetic developments in this art medium.
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Destinations, frais et délaisVendeur : Avant Retro Books Sac Book Fair, Sacramento, CA, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Near fine Unclipped Jacket. First Edition. !!NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM!! IN Very Good Slipcase. Both volume 1 and 2 i and II are in fine jackets. NOTE: volume 1 text is in English and German. Volume 2 text is only in German. Over 800 examples of rare netsuke depicted in color. rom the collection of Anne and Christian Trumpf, one of the most important netsuke collections worldwide, with in-depth commentary and lavish illustrations. rom the collection of Anne and Christian Trumpf, one of the most important netsuke collections worldwide, with in-depth commentary and lavish illustrations. Slipcase with slightest touch of wear. Jacket are unclipped fresh and bright. No names or marking within the books. A collectible / giftable copy. !!NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM!! -Quality Counts! All books shipped in Cardboard and all books with dust jackets have mylar jacket protectors., N° de réf. du vendeur 230818007
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Vendeur : Acadia Art & Rare Books. Est. 1931, Toronto, ON, Canada
Paper over boards. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First edition. Two volume set: Hardcover paper (black) over boards with complete d/j and slipcase. Large 4to. Vol 1: 288 pp, vol 2: 416 pp. Illustrations: vol 1 - 107 b/w plate illustrations and photographs, and 218 full colour plate illustrations and photographs; vol 2 - 955 b/w and full colour plate illustrations and photographs, and 342 full colour plate photographs of signatures and seals. Volume 1 in English and German, volume 2 only in German. Title stamped in glossy black on front cover and spine of both. Both volumes are clean, unmarked, and square with a strong binding. Dustjackets (photographic paper) of both show a little rubbing from being removed from their slipcase, but are otherwise pristine. The slipcase (black paper over card) is faded around the fore edge, and shows a little wear. Slipcase is strong, square, and whole. N° de réf. du vendeur 67052
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Vendeur : Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. N° de réf. du vendeur Scanned3925369899
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