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LEGEND IN JAPANESE ART: Description of Historical Episodes Legendary Characters,

by JOLY, Henri L

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London 1908, Lane. Red decorated cloth, 16 color, 700 b.w. plates, bibliography, Japanese character index,all edge gilt clean solid copy. FIRST EDITION . . . ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT REFERENCES ON . . . JAPANESE NETSUKE, SWORDS & RELATED . . * A detailed iconography, one of the first ever compiled on Japan and still considered the best reference work. Devoted to explanations of decorations on Netsuke, Inro, Tsuba and other sword furniture, sculpture, prints, illustrated books, paintings, etc. Illustrates pieces from the Behrens, Trower, Gilbertson, Saltarel, Kawada, Brockhaus, Tomkinson, Collie, Hawkshaw, Naunton and Victoria & Albert Collections, et al. An indispensable reference work for collectors and students. H. Joly died during the 1920's and was probably the greatest European authority on Japanese sword mounts of his time. . * Superb reference for Japanese woodblock prints, Samurai sword fittings: Tsuba, and others, Netsuke, Ojime and Ivory carvings. Also covers emblems and attributes, Legend in Japanese art. With copious bibliography, list of Japanese Ehon [woodblock printed & illustrated books], dictionaries, encyclopedias, Japanese history, biography, Chinese heroes, sages, legends, Buddhism, biographies of Priests, customs, myths and various legends, festivals, ghosts & demonology, illustrated works, aria, fairy tales, modern magazines & art books, religion, Chinese influence, poetry, theatre &c. . By & large one of the most important Japanese art reference books of the 20th century. An authorities resource, lavishly illustrated, with copious and superb descriptions. One of the best references on Japanese subjects written. Reliable information, ideal for libraries, museums, collectors, students & dealers. . *** NOTE: This is a large and heavy book, appropriate post, packing & insurance apply. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . * .

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Title
LEGEND IN JAPANESE ART: Description of Historical Episodes Legendary Characters,
Author
JOLY, Henri L
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Hardcover
Keywords
Japanese Art: References On All Subjects, Aspects & Disciplines; Netsuke: Illustrated Reference Works On All Aspects Of; Japanese Swords, Tsuba, Menuki, Sword Furniture, Weapons & Related; Japanese Lacquer: Illustrated Art Reference Items;

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