Japanese Art of the Heian Period (794 - 1192) by Inoue Tadashi, Kaneko Shigetaka, Et. al - 1989

Tokyo, Japan: Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.. An exquisite production: red cloth boards with clear vinyl jacket, in gilt-stamped brown slipcase, all as new, still in the original protective cardbaord box. Text primarily in Japanese, with English text adapted and summarized by Kaneko Shigetaka. Essays by various authors include: Characteristics of Heian Art, Sculpture, Budddhist Painting, Emaki, Calligraphy, Handicraft Arts, and the Manufacture of Glazed Ceramics. Produced in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, this massive tome offers 89 tipped-in color plates, including 10 foldouts. Approximately 400 pages. Due to size & weight, will require extra postage. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1989.