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Collecting Japanese Antiques by Alistair Seton

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If I could have only 1 book on Japanese antiques, this would be it. Excellent historical introduction followed by general advice on purchasing. Then he goes through each of the major categories in terms of what is available & or desirable. Excellent photos accompany the text.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherTuttle Publishing

ISBN-104805311223

ISBN-139784805311226

eBay Product ID (ePID)84254781

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicArt, Antiques & Collectibles, Porcelain & China, Asian / General, General

AuthorAlistair Seton

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 In.

Item Length12 In.

Item Width9 In.

Item Weight50.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Publication Year2010

Dewey Edition0

FormatTrade Paperback

Book TitleCollecting Japanese Antiques

Dewey Decimal745.1/0952

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisCollecting Japanese Antiques is an excellent overview of the uniquely Japanese aesthetic and how it relates to Japanese culture . From the time Japan started trading with the West in the sixteenth century, Japanese arts and crafts have intrigued and delighted Westerners, especially lacquer, screens, swords, and porcelain. Antique hunters will benefit from the practical and cautionary advice in this book; newcomers will appreciate information on the basics of collecting Japanese antiques; while other sections might reawaken interest in experienced collectors. Striking photographs throughout make this art and antiques book a must for collectors and lovers of Japanese art., Collecting Japanese Antiques is an excellent overview of the uniquely Japanese aesthetic and how it relates to Japanese culture. From the time Japan started trading with the West in the sixteenth century, Japanese arts and crafts have intrigued and delighted Westerners, especially lacquer, screens, swords and porcelain. Antique hunters will benefit from the practical and cautionary advice in this book; newcomers will appreciate information on the basics of collecting Japanese antiques; while other sections might reawaken interest in experienced collectors. Striking photographs throughout make this art and antiques book a must for collectors and lovers of Japanese art. Chapters include: Japan's Art Heritage Collecting for Fun and with Wisdom Screens and Scrolls Ukiyo-e and Other Prints Sagemono Ceramics Furniture Textiles Lacquerware Cloisonne Sculpture and Metalwork Swords and Armor Tea Ceremony Utensils Dolls Flower Baskets

LC Classification NumberNK1071

Number of Pages304 pages