DESCRIPTION: During the Chinese Han (206 B.C.- A.D. 220) and Tang (A.D. 618-907) dynasties, earthenware sculptures were placed in elaborate tombs to protect and serve the spirits of the deceased. These fascinating sculptures took the forms of animals, soldiers, courtiers, musicians, merchants, and attendants. “From Court to Caravan, Chinese Tomb Sculptures from the Collection of Anthony M. Solomon” features seventy-three exquisite Chinese tomb sculptures from the Solomon collection, which includ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: From the jacket, “Art of Japan brings us a sweeping view of the long-lived Japanese culture in all its brilliance and beauty. Never before have all of the major arts been available in a single volume.” This large tome (622 pages) is in beautiful, like new condition. The book covers Japanese history and religion as it specifically relates to its art forms and architecture, and spans time from prehistoric ages through the Meiji Period. A first edition, 1985 Abrams hardbound with du... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: “The Inro Handbook, Studies of Netsuke, Inro and Lacquer” was written for collectors who have discovered the delights of the miniature Japanese art forms. This authoritative and enlightening book offers a wealth of valuable information and is written by one of the foremost collectors and scholars in the field, Raymond Bushell. Affording entry into a world of fascinating design and superb craftsmanship, the book covers the subject in a thorough manner with beautiful color illustrati... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: “Ceramics for the Collector: an Introduction to Pottery and Porcelain” by George Savage is an original standard for the new ceramic collector, giving a broad overview of ceramics through the ages and throughout the world, with Chinese ceramics constituting the heaviest treatment. Currently out of print; originally published by Rockliff, London, (1955) 3rd printing, 64 B&W plates, 224 pp; hardcover, in very good used condition; dust jacket scuffed with some tape applied to strengt... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Twelve rare back issues of “Arts of Asia” magazine, beginning with the January/February 1978 issue and running consecutively through the November/December 1979 issue. These rare issues feature such topics as Chinese tomb pottery, paintings, contemporary art, gardens, snuff bottles, cloisonné, textiles and costumes, ivory and wood carvings, the Imperial Palace, and ceramics. Japanese arts include netsuke, tansu, Buddhist paintings, prints, ivory, ceramics, lacquer, ojime, fans, and ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Eleven rare back issues of “Arts of Asia” magazine, beginning with the March/April 1976 issue and running consecutively through the November/December 1977 issue. These rare issues feature such topics as Chinese paintings, snuff bottles, ivory carvings, and porcelains; Japanese netsuke, glass, woodblock prints, lacquer, inro, noh masks, armor, and sword fittings. Also featured are articles on the arts of India, Indonesia, Islam, and the Philippines. Interesting to see are articles ab... Click for details