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: “JADE,” published in 1995 by Lorenz Books, is not only a landmark study but also the most comprehensive photographic collection of jades yet published. It combines in a single work the most authoritative contemporary jade research and opinion from the world’s leading experts, with over 600 glowing photographs of jades from every continent, the majority of which have never previously been published. Keverne takes us on a jade "trip around the world" from the Pacific Rim to Mesoamer... 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