The Arts Of Japan - Exhibition At SPINK And Son Ltd. Gallery, 1990
Item History & Price
The Arts of Japan by Spink and Son Ltd., London, UK, 1990, paperback, published by Dauphin Publishing Limited in connection with Exhibition at Spink and Son Ltd. Gallery, - highly rare publication showing a wide variety of works of art in many categories such as inro, screens and paintings, lacquer, pipecases, inlaid metalwork, cloisonne, bronzes and sculpture, furniture and textiles, satsuma (pottery originated mostly in southern Kyushu province), porcelain, pottery for the Tea Ceremo...ny. Special attention has been paid to works of Shibata Zeshin, Makuzu Kozan, Seifu Yohei, Eiraku. Brief but very informative Introduction has been delivered by Mr. Paul Champkins, professionally-made photographs testify about bright talents of Mr. Alan Tabor. Book contains 138 pages with full color plates of total 156 items, with detailed descriptions including some interesting facts about folklore legends, traditions, etc. Japanese History section starts with Chronology table - from Heian period (794-1185) to Showa period (1926-1989) - and is followed by well-written Essay, which outlines important tendencies in Japanese history and its influence on Japanese arts. Excellent addition to any library of oriental arts collector. ISBN 1-872357-03-2; size of book - 11-5/8" x 8-3/8". Book is pre-owned and in good condition though with some helf wear consistent with age and visible damages, which by no means do not reduce book's value. Minor damage on lower part of spine and book's frontispiece is detached from binding: - these defects are shown on pictures. In general book's integrity is intact, no missing pages, no stains, no markings. From smoke-free household. Thank you for looking.
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