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Book Synopsis Collecting Japanese Antiques by : Alistair Seton
Download or read book Collecting Japanese Antiques written by Alistair Seton and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Collecting Japanese Antiques written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Chinese Furniture by : Karen Mazurkewich
Download or read book Chinese Furniture written by Karen Mazurkewich and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
Book Synopsis Collector's Value Guide to Japanese Woodblock Prints by : Sandra Andacht
Download or read book Collector's Value Guide to Japanese Woodblock Prints written by Sandra Andacht and published by Antique Trader Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume tells the story of the woodblock print from its beginnings in the seventeenth century to the latest developments in the post WWII era. Includes dating tips, a guide to reading a print to determine censor's seals, date marks, artist markings and seal, and a chapter on techniques for creating a woodblock print.
Book Synopsis Japanese Antiques by : Patricia Salmon
Download or read book Japanese Antiques written by Patricia Salmon and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Flea Markets of Japan by : Theodore Manning
Download or read book Flea Markets of Japan written by Theodore Manning and published by Kodansha. This book was released on 2003 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized guide will prove indispensable to foreigners at Japanese flea markets. Includes: 117 flea markets, descriptions of things to buy, a "survival kit" of Japanese words and phrases, and bargaining techniques.
Book Synopsis A Guide to Japanese Antiques by : Patricia Salmon
Download or read book A Guide to Japanese Antiques written by Patricia Salmon and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Tokyo Artrip 和骨董 Japanese Antiques by : 美術出版社書籍編集部
Download or read book Tokyo Artrip 和骨董 Japanese Antiques written by 美術出版社書籍編集部 and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 日本文化にフォーカスした、日英バイリンガルの東京ガイドシリーズ「TOKYO ARTRIP」。第4号は「和骨董」!
Download or read book Japanese Dolls written by Alan Scott Pate and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, is a wealth of information for Japanese art collectors, Asian doll collectors and doll enthusiasts of all levels and interests. Full of beautiful photographs, the book details 18 kinds of widely collected, obtainable and affordable, antique and vintage dolls and figurines (ningyo). Author Alan Scott Pate—the leading American expert on Japanese dolls—writes in illuminating detail about the traditions of each type of doll and shares practical tips on how to collect this amazing Japanese art form. Included in this guide to Japanese ningyo are: Festival dolls: hina-ningyo, musha-ningyo, tableau dolls Display dolls: saga-ningyo, gosho-ningyo, isho-ningyo, iki-ningyo Wood dolls: kamo-ningyo, nara-ningyo, kokeshi-ningyo Clay dolls: fushimi-ningyo, hakata-ningyo Mechanical dolls: karakuri-ningyo, kobe-ningyo Theatrical dolls: bunraku-ningyo, takeda-ningyo Play dolls: ichimatsu-ningyo, keue saiko
Book Synopsis Japanese Prints by : Christie, Manson & Woods International Inc
Download or read book Japanese Prints written by Christie, Manson & Woods International Inc and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Miller's Chinese & Japanese Antiques Buyer's Guide by : Peter Wain
Download or read book Miller's Chinese & Japanese Antiques Buyer's Guide written by Peter Wain and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 1999 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides practical information on collecting Chinese and Japanese antiques. Over 3500 items, such as blue and white ginger jars, japanese kimonos and lacquer furniture are featured, each with a full description and a price range.
Book Synopsis Lonely Planet Kyoto by : Lonely Planet
Download or read book Lonely Planet Kyoto written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through vermillion gates towards the summit of Fushimi Inari-Taisha; glimpse 'old Japan' in the lanes of Gion; and time your trip for the best cherry blossom and crimson maple leaves -all with your trusted travel companion.
Book Synopsis Catalogue of Extraordinary Antique Chinese and Japanese Art Objects and a Remarkable Collection of Antique Chinese Rugs: Collected by the Well-known F by : American Art Association
Download or read book Catalogue of Extraordinary Antique Chinese and Japanese Art Objects and a Remarkable Collection of Antique Chinese Rugs: Collected by the Well-known F written by American Art Association and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a catalog of extraordinary antique Chinese and Japanese art objects and a remarkable collection of antique Chinese rugs, collected by the well-known firm of Yamanaka & Company in New York, Japan and China. The catalog provides a comprehensive overview of the collection, which spans an impressive range of styles and periods. This book is ideal for collectors, curators, or anyone interested in antiques and art history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay... And Make a Fortune! by : Dennis L. Prince
Download or read book How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay... And Make a Fortune! written by Dennis L. Prince and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-11-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dennis Prince teams up with antique and collectible expert Lynn Dralle to provide all the information necessary to reap the huge benefits of selling antiques and collectibles on eBay. Written by an eBay Power Seller whose earnings topped $20,000 a month, this book helps you: Research types--and eras--of antiques and collectibles Find the best merchandise Use language that gets buyers to pay the most for the seller's items Price strategically. . . and much more!
Book Synopsis Collecting Oriental Antiques by : Judith Moorhouse
Download or read book Collecting Oriental Antiques written by Judith Moorhouse and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ningyo written by Alan Scott Pate and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll features over 250 unique photographs as well as extensive commentary and background history. Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in Japanese art and culture since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centerpieces, in elaborate festivals, medical study tools, theater distractions, decorative objects, and avidly collected art forms, as well as childhood playthings. Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll is the most comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls and figurines published in English. The book focuses on the many types of Japanese dolls: gosho: palace dolls hina: Girl's Day dolls musha: warrior dolls for the Boy's Day Festival isho: fashion dolls The principle forms of the dolls and their history, stylistic development, cultural context, and economic imperatives are discussed against the backdrop of Edo-period society and popular culture. Beautifully detailed color photographs of ningyo drawn from private collections, many of which are published here for the first time, as well as images of related materials selected from celebrated museums and temple collections, such as folding screens, woodblock prints, sculpture, painting ceramics, and textiles, help place the dolls in context. Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll is a fascinating book for anyone interested in Asian doll art and doll collecting.
Book Synopsis Japanese Antique Furniture by : Rosy Clarke
Download or read book Japanese Antique Furniture written by Rosy Clarke and published by Weatherhill, Incorporated. This book was released on 1983 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is a practical introduction to identifying, evaluating, purchasing and restoring Japanese furniture. The work presents 19 common types of wooden furniture, with an easy-to-follow restoration procedure in 23 steps. Advice is provided for caring for your antiques subsequent to restoration, along with a checklist of evaluation points and appendices listing antique shops, fairs and flea markets in the Tokyo area.
