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The netsuke is a thing of wonder: a tiny utilitarian accessory to traditional Japanese dress that has become an art form in itself, prized by collectors from East to West. The V&A's collection of netsuke is world-famous, and this stunning book draws on its many highlights to explore the origins of netsuke and to trace the sources of these designs in prints, paintings, and woodblock-printed books. It records the evolution of materials and techniques and the patterns of craftsmanship, and is illustrated with some of the very finest examples. A foreword by renowned ceramics artist Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes, sheds new light on the beauty and value of these miniature works of art.
ISBN: 9781851777020
ISBN-10: 1851777024
Series: Far Eastern Series / Victoria and Albert Museum
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 112
Published: 1st September 2012
Dimensions (cm): 25.2 x 22.0
x 1.9
Weight (kg): 0.662
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