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List Date : NOVEMBER 17, 2016
JAPANESE ART
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Book Number: 95265501
1 1923 JAPAN PHOTOS.
1923 JAPAN PHOTOGRAPHS.
[Japan 1923,]. Grey stiff covers, stapled, [7p.]., wonderful
group of
24 tipped-in actual b. w. photos, with English
captions, 10 x 15 cm., very clean, solid copy, nicely done.
A very nice one-of-a-kind collection.
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Shows:
1. Moonlight in Japan
2. Temple grounds
3. Waterfalls
4. Snapshots from the "S.S. Glenshul:" A photo captioned
"New island claimed by Capt. of ship to have appeared in
South China Seas..."
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5. Mt. Fuji
6. Nikko
7. Kyoto
8. Nagasaki
9. Kamakura
10. Yokohama &c. several other nice images.
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This group was photographed by an amateur, but one with
great skill.
A very nice group overall.
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$80
2 ABEGG, Lily.
YAMATO DER SENDUGSGLAUBE DES JAPANISCHEN VOLKES.
Frankfurt [1936], Societats. Rose cloth, very good, 6+394p.,
16 b.w. photos, German text.
Covering starken und schwachen des Japanischen geistes, der
Japan sitil, was bietet die Japanische kultur? Useful study.
$24
A SUPERB MONOGRAPH ON THE ZEN ART OF ARCHERY
3 ACKER, William R.B.
JAPANESE ARCHERY.
Rutland [1965], Tuttle. Blue cloth, bright copy, dj., 84p.,
index, glossary, 14 drawings & illustrations,former owner's
book plate, 13 x 19 cm.,a reprint of the 1937 first edition,
else solid clean copy.
FIRST TUTTLE EDITION
Japanese archers is deeply rooted in the Zen tradition from
its ancient origins. The work is carefully illustrated, and
describes the fundamentals. A most useful text as there is
very little on the subject in English. Comparisons between
American & British archery.
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$15
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BERNARD LEACH
4 [ADACHI, Barbara.]
THE LIVING TREASURES OF JAPAN.
[Designated as Ningen Kokuho]
Tokyo [1973], Kodansha. Brown cloth, very clean, 164p., dj.,
68 color photos, index, glossary, introduction by Bernard
Leach, edited by Derek Birdsall, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
This work addresses the folk artists, their work, techniques
and art works. Focus on Bizen ceramics, handmade paper
makers, textile weavers, dyers, ceramics, lacquer work.
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With color drawings showing the artists at work in the
process of making their wares. Covering Abe, Hamada,
Chiba, Fujiwara, Kitagawa the weaver, Kodama the stencil
cutter, Kuroda, Matsuda, Miwa, Miyairi the swordsmith,
Moriguchi et al.
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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BERNARD LEACH
$20
5 [ADACHI, Barbara.]
THE LIVING TREASURES OF JAPAN.
[Designated as Ningen Kokuho]
Tokyo [1973], Kodansha. Brown cloth, very clean, 164p., dj.,
68 color photos, index, glossary, introduction by Bernard
Leach, edited by Derek Birdsall, solid copy, former owner's
name embossed on first fly, else solid, nice. FIRST EDITION
This work addresses the folk artists, their work, techniques
and art works. Focus on Bizen ceramics, handmade paper
makers, textile weavers, dyers, ceramics, lacquer work.
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With color drawings showing the artists at work in the
process of making their wares. Covering Abe, Hamada,
Chiba, Fujiwara, Kitagawa the weaver, Kodama the stencil
cutter, Kuroda, Matsuda, Miwa, Miyairi the swordsmith,
Moriguchi et al.
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A BEAUTIFUL MONOGRAPH ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE CAMELLIA
6 ADACHI, Choka.
CAMELLIA: Its Appreciation and Artistic Arrangement.
Tokyo [1960], Koyo Shoin. Purple cloth, dj., 278p., 61 color
265 b.w. photos, 52 figures, very good, bibliography, solid
copy. FIRST EDITION
$17
Covering an appreciation of Snow Camellias, about HiogoCamellias, process of cultivating dwarfed Camellia, Camellias in Japan. With a history of Camellias, the picture of
100 Camelias, customs and flower arrangements. Useful text.
BEGINNING OF THE MEIJI PERIOD BOOK OF KABUKI & SAMURAI
7 [ADACHI, Ginko.]
[EHON SHOSETSU SAI GINKOH: WOODBLOCK BOOK BY GINKOH.
[Japan 1880, no publisher]. Stiff boards, accordion album,
contains 11 double-page woodcut color prints, or 22 smaller
prints, each Chuban page is 21 x 17 cm., rebacked,mismatched
covers, each page is a small dyptich.
OBSCURE ITEM !
The contents consists of 10 double-illustrations in full
woodblock printed color. Some of the pages are slightly
mis-aligned, which is normal for a book of this period and
nature.
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THE ARTIST:
Sho-Setsu-Sai Gin-Koh is his real name, and he used his
studio name Adachi Ginkoh for this book, he flourished
1874-97. He had several other Go or studio names, see
Roberts below for more details.
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Each print shares a date cartouche at the top, stating Meiji
period, these are diptych type woodcuts, each pair equals a
single image or scene from a Kabuki play. The action starts
out with a Buddhist priest talking to an itinerant
traveler. The next shows two ruffians engaged in
conversation. Followed by a man with a stab wound in the
belly biting his Kimono to stave off the pain, while two
other men look at him. The next shows a man offering a cup
of Sake to an Onnagata [woman form, actually acted by a
man]. Nest shows a man holding a Kiseru tobacco pipe talking
to another man and an Onnagata. Two men are locked in
crossed bamboo Kendo swords during sword play and practice.
Two samurai look at the same direction, one has drawn his
sword in anger. Two Samurai engage in combat, the man on the
right trying to avoid being roped while trying to stab his
opponent with a short dagger; the other uses a fork-like
weapon to jab the other man in the neck while pulling the
rope tight. Three Samurai all look to the left, one holds
Kiseru pipe, the other two fans. Next shows a central
Samurai figure who holds his sword, he looks at a man to his
left as does an Onnagata to his right.
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DATES:
$29
The top of several prints show the dates, which range from
1868-1888, essentially meaning the scenes were from these
years.
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CONDIDITON:
The work is solid having been rebacked at some time. Each of
the woodblock prints are laid down on the backing, some show
previous old vertical folds, minor corner wear, dusty, old
minor stains, but solid and nicely executed in the usual
Meiji genre. The album has mismatching covers. The contents
consists of 10 double-illustrations in full woodblock
printed color. Some of the pages are slightly mis-aligned,
which is normal for a book of this period and nature. We
tend to be over critical on condition, nevertheless this is
a nice work, highly collectable.
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A good representation of Meiji type Kabuki/Samurai style
plays, with good costumes, period Kimono as well as Western
style clothing, typical of that period. The artist's name is
on some of the prints along with his cinnabar Hanko or seal.
All prints show the names of the actors and whom they
portray in the story.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS, p.32 left colum,
states he was an Ukiyo-e printmaker, life unknown, good at
Nishiki-e and actors' portraits [as is evidenced by this
book], as well as battle scenes. Served as an lillustrator
during the Sino-Japanese war, and is highly collected by
world museums.
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$524
8 ADAMS, Celeste.
HEART MOUNTAINS AND HUMAN WAYS: Japanese Landscape and
Figure Painting.
[Houston 1983, Museum of Fine Arts]. Stiff pictorial wrs.,
catalogue by Paul Berry, 91p., artist index, bibliography,
seal index, 28+ color & b.w. photographs, very clean, solid
copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent exhibition catalog, with a prologue by Calvin
French. A scholarly work, covering some 28 superb examples,
each well illustrated & annotated. Drawing on works from the
Heian, Kamakura, Nambokucho, Muromachi, Momoyama & Edo
periods, with the poetry translated & annotated.
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Nicely done.
9 ADDISS, Stephen. et al
SAMURAI PAINTERS.
Tokyo 1983, Kodansha. Maroon cloth, very good, dj., 4 p.,
30 color, 20 b.w. photos, notes, bibliography, tall size 27
x 37 cm., co-author G. Cameron Hurst III.
FIRST EDITION
Covers the origins of the Samurai, the Heian Samurai, the
$19
emergence of warrior government, Samurai arts & Zen. The
world of the Muromachi Shogun, Momoyama & early Edo periods,
Miyamoto Musashi: swordsman & artist. The era of Confucian
Samurai & the legacy of the Samurai.
$37
10 ADDISS, Stephen.
NANGA PAINTINGS.
London [1975], Sawers. Boards, very good, 81p., 4 color, 43
b.w. illustrations, 72 b.w. figures, tall, clean solid copy.
FIRST & ONLY EDITION
An excellent monograph devoted to the Nanga literati
painters, their history, milieu & works. Influenced much by
their Chinese contemporaries, this form of gentle & flowing
brush work has a calming effect on one's mind.
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Covering the early period through the Taiga, Buson and
other masters into the conservative Kyoto generation and
late Edo & early Meiji masters' works.
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An valuable reference source book.
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$15
11 AKATSUKA, Kanya.
KO SETTO: KO SETTO CERAMIC WARE.
[Tokyo 1955], Heibon. Grey cloth,very clean, 8 color, 96 bw.
photos, map, dj., 72p. photos, 25p., Japanese text, solid &
nice copy, in nice dust jacket.
Vol.19 Toki Zenshu: Complete Ceramic Series.
This monograph focuses on the Ko Setto wares of Aichi prefecture. Located near Nagoya, this ceramic ware has a unique
look. It has applique work stuck to the exterior surface and
embossed design work. Nicely done, primitive looking ware.
ORIGINAL OLD PHOTOS OF EMPEROR AKIHITO OF JAPAN
$34
12 AKIHITO, THE EMPEROR JAPAN.
ORIGINAL 1956 PHOTOGRAPH OF THEN "CROWN PRINCE" OF JAPAN
WITH DR. S. KIKUCHI AND OTHERS.
[Tokyo 1956]. A group of 6 b.w. photographs, one shows the
current Emperor of Japan, very clean solid.
EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS !
A group of 6 original black & white photographs.
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The first is 12 x 16.5 cm, and shows Akihito the "Crown
Prince" of Japan with Dr. S Kikuchi, and a similar caption
in ink on the verso.
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The next two are 16.5 x 11 cm., and show the Kikuchi
Hospital in the Ginza, Tokyo, Japan with "Dr. S. Kikuchi:
President of the Kikuchi Hospital" written in ink on the
face.
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The last three are ca. 10.5 x 8 cm., showing:
.a: "Kikuchi Hospital" with that English name on the front
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of the building.
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.b: another view with "Kikuchi Hospital" again in English
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with Japanese characters, in a new face lifted version
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of the building after some modernization, no captions.
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c: A photo with caption on verso of "Dr. Takashi Akazawa"
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in San Francisco standing before the Golden Gate bridge.
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Akihito [born 23 December 1933] is the current Emperor of
Japan, and the 125th Emperor according to Japan's
traditional order of succession. He acceded to the throne in
1989, and is the 17th most senior monarch or lifelong
leader. He is the world's only currently reigning monarch
whose title is customarily translated into English as
"Emperor." He was the son of Hirohito.
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Note: see Wikipedia for details on the Japanese Emperor:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_of_Japan and also:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akihito
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Together with a six page color article extracted from
Biography Magazine [ca. a-4 size], showing [at the time in
1924] Crown Prince Hirohito & Princess Nagako just after
their marriage; four other color photos of the royal
household: Emperor Hirohito, Crown Prince Akihito and
Princess Michiko, then the next generation of Crown Prince
Naruhito and Princess Masako. Followed by three more photos
of Hirohito and Princess Nagako, Akihito and Michiko,
Naruhito and his Harvard-educated Masako, and six other
color photos of Japan, feature article, slight edge trimming
to 2 pages, therefore "as is."
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REFERENCE:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akihito
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$500
13 AKIOKA, Yoshio.
JAPANESE SPOONS AND LADLES.
Tokyo [1979], Kodansha. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, 78p.,
profusely illustrated with b. w. photos, Japanese & English
text, tall format, very clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent pictorial work, showing a derth of various wood
ladels and spoons found in Japanese cooking, tea ceremony,
kitchens, restraunts et al...wonderful designs, from basic &
beautiful wood. Some for religious ceremonial use too !
$5
14 AKIYAMA, Aisaburo.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF PICTORIAL JAPAN.
[Tokyo] 1919, [Akiyama]. Color stenciled silk covered board
covers, printed on double folded leaves, index of principal
artists, 14 collotype plates, 2 of which are fold-outs, 15 x
23 cm., top gilt, clean solid.
FIRST EDITION
The author's earliest work, devoted to the artists who have
continued in the great graphic tradition of Japan. Akiyama
outlined the abstract or ideal Japanese painting principles
& esthetic manifestations of emotion, while guiding the reader through Japan's pictorial history. Superbly done, an important art reference source. Color scans can be sent by
email.
A MOST USEFUL LIST OF REIGNS, EMPERORS, DATES & YEARS
A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF JAPAN AND CHINA.
Tokyo 1930, Akiyama. Red cloth, bit faded, contents very
good, 42p., a comprehensive list of all reigns for both of
the Emperors and political reigns for Japan & China. Highly
useful reference for any student or collector.
S C A R C E
$100
Includes Gregorian related dates along side these other
dates. Essential resource.
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Shows all reigns of Emperors, dynasty names, dates, list of
Era names, Shoguns and much more.
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A valuable reference.
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$24
A MOST USEFUL LIST OF REIGNS, EMPERORS, DATES & YEARS
A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF JAPAN AND CHINA.
New York 1964, Paragon. Brown cloth, very good, 42p., a chronological list of the years, reigns and dynasty dates, with
characters listed. Useful reference.
Includes Gregorian related dates along side these other
dates. Essential resource.
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Shows all reigns of Emperors, dynasty names, dates, list of
Era names, Shoguns and much more.
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A valuable reference.
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GEISHA GIRL.
Yokohama 1937, Yoshikawa Bookstore. Grey cloth, 104p. 3rd ed
1 color woodblock printed plate, 7 color, 4 b.w. photos, one
fold out photo, cover with color wood cut of a Geisha, minor
chip to top edge, else solid, 14 x 22.5 cm., 3rd edition.
A charming book, devoted to the study of a Geisha, the
skilled dancer-entertainer.
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Illustrated with nice color plates.
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A copious study of her occupation, life, charm and her end.
Nicely illustrated with photos of Shinsui prints, some
editions have actual small size Hasui woodblock printed
color prints.
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A nice monographic work on all aspects of the Geisha and her
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arts.
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With chapters:
What is a Geisha girl ?
Geisha occupation
From where do Geisha-girls come?
How do Geisha-girls live ?
Origin of Geisha: Asobime [play girl],
Shirabyoshi [dancer],
Debut of Geisha,
End of Geisha life.
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$65
SIGHTS OF OLD CAPITAL.
[Kyoto 1930], J.T.B. Green cloth, 149p., many b.w. photos, 3
actual color woodblock prints, reproductions of Hiroshige,
clean solid copy, 2nd edition.
A fascinating guide to the great & beautiful ancient city. A
historical outline of the city, its gardens, temples, fabulous palaces, zoologicl gardens, pagodas &c. With 3 color
woodblock prints. An indepth copious guide to the great
sights & numerous temples & holy places. Nicely done. Color
scans can be sent by email.
$124
19 AKIYAMA, Terukazu.
JAPANESE PAINTING.
New York [1961, Skira]. Yellow cloth, very good, 216p.,
81 color plates, 2 maps, chronology, bibliography, index,
dust jacket, former owner's name rubber stamped on edges,
else clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Scholarly monograph, covers the introduction of Buddhist painting and the assimilation of the T'ang style from China.
The Buddhist painting of Japanese inspiration, formation of
the national style in secular art, the great age of scroll
painting, renewed influence of Chinese art and the development of monochrome paiting. The golden age of mural painting
and decorative painting of the Sotatsu-Korin School. Genre
painting and the masters of the Japanese print, with a final
chapter on trends of modern painting 17-19th centuries. This
work begins with the 7th century, and follows the stylistic
trends through each artistic period up to the 19th century.
20 AKIYAMA, Terukazu.
JAPANESE PAINTING.
New York [1977, Skira]. Stiff wrs., very good, 216p., 81
color plates, 2 maps, chronology, bibliography, index, clean
solid copy.
Scholarly monograph, covers the introduction of Buddhist pa-
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inting and the assimilation of the T'ang style from China.
The Buddhist painting of Japanese inspiration, formation of
the national style in secular art, the great age of scroll
painting, renewed influence of Chinese art and the development of monochrome paiting. The golden age of mural painting
and decorative painting of the Sotatsu-Korin School. Genre
painting and the masters of the Japanese print, with a final
chapter on trends of modern painting 17-19th centuries. This
work begins with the 7th century, and follows the stylistic
trends through each artistic period up to the 19th century.
$10
A LOVELY HAND-PAINTED COLOR GOUACHE ALBUM, BOUND IN SILK
21 ALBUM OF ORIGINAL COLOR PAINTINGS FROM NATURE.
ALBUM OF ORIGINAL COLOR PAINTINGS FROM NATURE.
Japan 1933-1934. Blue silk brocade album, 18 x 24 cm., all
edges gilt, blue Chitsu case, a bit of foxing, otherwise
clean, consists of 8 double-page pastel gouach paintings,
each cinnabar sealed with chop, nicely executed.
OBSCURE
A lovely accordion folding album containing eight original
color paintings on two sides of the album, painted upon
stiff hand-made Washi paper. Showing the following by
artists of the period:
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ARTIST
TITLE
1. Seiko: BONSAI
2. Shigemaro: FLOWER
3. Seiko: FESTIVAL DECORATIONS
4. Jumei: SPARROW AND FLOWERS
5. To-u: NARA DEER
6. Unkei A COLORFUL LOBSTER
7. O-to:
A GEISHA SAMISEN
8. Shoshun: RIVER BOAT ON A SPRING DAY
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Each painting is nicely executed with a skilled brush.
Painted to delight the viewer.
*
$301
22 ALEX, William.
JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE.
London [1963], Prentice-Hall. Half black cloth over grey
boards, very clean, 127p., 33 b.w. illustrations, 121 b.w.
photos, bibliography, glossary, index, solid copy in very
nice dust jacket.
First establishes the physical, religious, and historical
setting of Japanese architecture. Then traces its
development from the primitive times to the period of
Japan's contact with the West, about 100 years ago.
.
In conclusion, the author mentions the present-day Japanese
architects who are attempting to adapt new industrial
techniques without forsaking their own rich heritage.
.
A very useful reference.
***
$12
23 ALEX, William.
London [1963], Prentice-Hall. Black wrs., very clean, 127p.,
33 b.w. illustrations, 121 b.w. photos, bibliography, index,
glossary, solid copy.
First establishes the physical, religious, and historical
setting of Japanese architecture. Then traces its
development from the primitive times to the period of
Japan's contact with the West, about 100 years ago.
.
In conclusion, the author mentions the present-day Japanese
architects who are attempting to adapt new industrial
techniques without forsaking their own rich heritage.
.
A very useful reference.
***
$10
AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE FOR JAPANESE & CHINESE COLLECTORS
24 ALEXANDER, W.F.
CLOISONNE AND RELATED ARTS.
Des Moines [1972], Wallace-Homested. White cloth,very clean,
96p., 99 color, 69 b.w. photo plates,50 figures, solid copy.
A useful reference, with cyclopedia covering cloisonne art,
the nine stages in manufacture of cloisonne, unfinished
cloisonne. Sketches, cross sectional views, with price gui
*
Valuable for collectors & students, loaded with good, solid
reference information.
***
REFERENCES:
Franklin 5937.
*
AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE FOR JAPANESE & CHINESE COLLECTORS
25 ALEXANDER, W.F.
CLOISONNE AND RELATED ARTS.
Des Moines [1972], Wallace-Homested. White cloth,very clean,
96p., 99 color, 69 b.w. photo plates, 50 figures, slight and
minor discoloration to leading edge of front & back covers,
contents unaffected, else a very solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
A useful reference, with cyclopedia covering cloisonne art,
the nine stages in manufacture of cloisonne, unfinished
cloisonne. Sketches, cross sectional views, with price gui
*
Valuable for collectors & students, loaded with good, solid
reference information.
***
$15
REFERENCES:
Franklin 5937.
*
$14
26 AMERICAN JAPANESE TEA COMMITTEE.
THE CUP THAT CHEERR. 'Welcome' in Japan the Land of Color,
Courtesy and Charm.
[Japan n.d. ca 1930, American Japanese Tea Committee. Stiff
color wrappers, very good, ribbon tied, 10 x 14.5 cm., [18]p
each page illustrated in color, English text.
S C A R C E
This charming work concerns the origins of tea & tea drinking. An ancient tale, origin of tea in China, introduction
to Japan, cultivation there. Science put to work for green
tea by Dr. Miura. Japanese green tea, photos of the tea camellia, as imported by American Japanese Tea Committee in
Chicago. Government protection of, distribution of Japanese
green tea, how drunk in Japan, the Zen art of Japanese tea
ceremony, with an appreciaton of tea, its cost, translation
of Japanese character "Cha" or tea. Longivity by drinking
green tea, with complete directions for making a perfect cup
of Japanese green tea, including hot and iced. A charming
work, beautifully illustrated in full color.
AN ECCLECTIC JOURNAL ON ALL ASPECTS OF ALL ASIAN ARTS
27 ANDACHT, Sandra. ed.
ORIENTALIA JOURNAL.
[Little Neck 1986]. Stiff wrs.,very clean, Vol. 8, #4,solid,
many b.w. photos. With articles: CHINESE GLASS PART 3 by G.
Chu; S. Sokolov: Hagoita; S. Andacht: CHINESE WOOD & BAMBOO
BASKETRY; CHINESE REED ORGAN, OJIME, EXPORT PORCELAIN clean.
An eclectic journal, with an eclectic group of articles on
all aspects of Asian arts, by collectors, scholars &
others who contribute for the edification of all.
.
These newsletters cover a wide range of collectables and
art works.
.
Covering:
Netsuke, Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Chinese glass,Buddhist
bronzes, clay figures, Okimono, pipe cases [Kiseru], tomb
figures, Japanese woodblock prints, Imari, textiles, Chinese
$75
seals, Chinese carpets & rugs, Jade, Korean art &c.
.
Also articles on Japanese lacquer, Chinese archaeological
items, tomb figures, Nestorian crosses, Chinese foot
binding
an erotic art, enamels, Tibetan arts, Buddhist art,
Japanese swords, Indian art, Chinese glass, Chinese export
porcelain, Jade, Japanese painting and most any other
subject one can imagine !
$7
ORIENTALIA JOURNAL.
[Little Neck], 1980. A single issue Vol. 2, #6,very clean,
articles: G. Chu: MISTS, MOUNTAINS, ROCKS & TREES [Chinese
landscapes]. J. Garthe: OBSERVATIONS ON CLOISONNE; IMARI PT.
1 by S. Andacht. J. Ream: CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY, b.w. photos.
.
art works.
.
Covering:
.
binding
ORIENTALIA JOURNAL.
[Little Neck 1982]. Stiff wrs., very clean, Vol.4 #2, A4
size articles: G. Chu: MORE ON SUMIDA GAWA WARES; CLOISONNE
by J. Garthe. B. Rosett K'OSSU; solid copy
.
$7
art works.
.
Covering:
.
binding
$7
ORIENTALIA JOURNAL.
[Little Neck 1990]. Stiff wrs., very clean, Vol. 11 #5, A4
size articles: UKIYO-E YOKOHAMA PRINTS. J. Lawrence: CHINESE
IVORY CARVINGS. LETTER OF PERE D'ENTRECOLLES. solid copy.
.
art works.
.
Covering:
.
binding
VALUABLE PRICED REFERENCE SOURCE FOR JAPANESE & CHINESE ARTS
$7
31 ANDACHT, Sandra. et al.
PRICE GUIDE TO ORIENTAL ANTIQUES.
[Des Moines 1984], Wallace-Homestead. Stiff yellow wrs.,very
good, 8.5 x 11 inches, 302p., index,
color &
b.w. photos
co-authors N. Garthe & R. Mascarelli, very clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
A priced oriental antiques guide from A to Z, including both
Japanese amd Chinese work. Marks & identification, motifs,
table of dynasties, reign & period marks, symbols, hallmarks
and marks of commendation, potters' marks & place marks,
cloisonne marks, provinces & prefecture list, family crests
or Mon, woodblock print artists' signatures, wood carvings,
ivory, lacquer, Netsuke, metalwares, Tsuba marks, Nippon era
marks and post-Nippon era marks. Jacoulet & Shin-hanga woodblock prints also well referenced. Japanese furniture, enamels, dolls, bronzes, paintings, screens, Japanese arms and
armour, snuff bottles, clothing & ceremonial dress, glass
and so many others. A highly valuable resource book for any
collector wrestling with the identification & valuation of
collectable objects. Long out-of-print !
$5
A VERY USEFUL CONTEMPORARY REFERENCE & PRICE GUIDE
32 ANDACHT, Sandra.
SATSUMA: An Illustrated Guide.
[Des Moines 1978, Wallace-Homestead]. Stiff green wrappers,
68p., 24 color, 29 b.w. figures, glossary, bibliography,
with extra pamphlet price guide [in facsimile], very clean
solid. AN OBSCURE & RELIABLE REFERENCE FIRST & ONLY EDITION
A useful and very well illustrated work of Satsuma-style
porcelain. Well written, this guide gives an introduction to
marks & symbols commonly found on such wares as well as a
chapter entitled "Helpful Hints." A must for every collector
and valuable resource. With the very useful reference price
guide.
$17
ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL REFERENCES ON THE SUBJECT
33 ANDACHT, Sandra.
TREASURY OF SATSUMA.
[Des Moines 1981, Wallace-Homestead]. Red boards, very clean
159p., index, bibliography, glossary, ceramic marks and seal
section, zodiac cycle & year periods [Nengo], 245 color & bw
photos, 22 x 28.5 cm., solid.
Covering the historical background, tea and Cha No Yu,
prominent Westerners, Satsuma Wares, potting & decoration,
the Awaji, Kyoto schools. The moderns, Satsuma decorated
blanks, the Mon & other marks, comparison study and value
determination, Satsuma style.
.
Nicely done, a useful resource.
*
34 ANDERSON, William.
THE PICTORIAL ARTS OF JAPAN: With a Brief Historical Sketch
of the Associated Arts, and Some Remarks Upon the Pictorial
London 1886, Sampson.Green pictorial cloth, part 4 of 4 only
pp. 98-146 only, b.w. plates 19-80 only, figures 98-146, 146
b.w. illustrations, 276p.,index, very clean, folio, solid,
"as is" only, head/tail spine worn.
FIRST EDITION
A superb and standard classic work, comprehensive in nature,
covering the prehistoric art in Japan, China & Korea: with
stunning plates on ceramics, methods, painters, monuments,
sculptures, lacquering, bronzes, embroidery, Buddhist school
of painting.
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Beginning of Ukiyo-E school, Korin school, arms and armour,
damascening, ornamental sword work, wood carving, netsuke,
$26
Cha-No-Yu or Tea Ceremony, woodblock book illustrations,
Kakemonos [hanging scrolls], embroidery, chromoxylography,
tattooing &c.
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This work compares, contrasts and discusses all aspects of
Japanese, Chinese & Korean art works in juxtaposition,
valuable, classic art history, lavishly supported with
excellent graphics.
*
We have Section 4 only, which lacks some plates, sold
"as is" only, not returnable: see below for more details.
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THE COMPLETE CONTENTS:
Section 1: General History
Section 2: Applications of Pictorial Art.
Section 3: Technique.
Section 4:Characteristics [the volume we offer for sale now]
Section four includes Appendix of Chinese & Korean Pictorial
art & contains color chromolithographic plates #'s: 19,44,
58, 66; with the following b.w. plates: 38, 40, 43, 50, 54,
56, 60, 63, 64, 67, 69, 78, 9, 80. Sold with all faults.
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Addenda.
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FOLIO:
The book is 29.5 x 42.5 cm., and is bound in green pictorial
cloth, with red and gold cover and spine lettering. The
complete work was issued in 4 separately bound matching
volumes.
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THE PLATES:
The color plates were done in superb chromolithographic
color, and are exceptional for the time and period.
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CONDITION:
The contents are bright, clean, no foxing, solid, with
tissue guards as issued.
*
FIRST EDITION
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A RUN FROM VOLUME 1 NUMBER 1 OF THIS COLLECTOR'S JOURNAL
35 ANDON.
ANDON: SHEDDING LIGHT ON JAPANESE ART: A Journal.
[Leiden, 1981-2003, S.J.A.]. Stiff buff & color wrs., very
good, broken run, beginning with Vol.1, no. 1 to #15, 17-25,
30-32, 34-36, 38-43, 47, 49, 52-58, 62,74 as a lot missing a
few, FROM THE BEGINNING to 2003, very clean.FIRST & ONLY ED.
ANDON SHEDDING LIGHT ON JAPANESE ART A Journal.
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This run has many color & b.w. photos, contains some 47
issues in all, each bright, tight, new as issued.
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Covers a wide range of subjects, focus on Japanese
woodblock prints, woodblock printed books, albums,
$63
Netsuke, collectors, Surimono, signatures & the folklore,
customs, erotic themes found in these objects.
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With scholarly article contributions, as well as those of
collectors. Fine reference for collectors & students alike.
ANDON is the Bulletin of the Society for Japanese Arts &
Crafts.
***
$275
A CLASSIC ON JAPANESE AESTHETICS: ZEN, SHIBUI, WABI & SABI
36 ANESAKI, Masaharu.
ART, LIFE, AND NATURE IN JAPAN.
Boston 1933, Jones. Black cloth spine over grey boards, very
nice, dj., 31 b.w. photos, 178p.,exceptionally clean, crisp
copy, top gilt, firm, nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
An outstanding essay by the celebrated Japanese art historian & scholar. Covering art in the home life of the Japanese,
life & art of the court noble, beauty of decadent sentimentalism, warrior's life and art, the life and art of the bour
rgeoisie. This work covers in great detail an integrated perspective on the ephemeral quality of Japanese natural beauty, art form, and living space. He covers in great detail
Japanese gardens, architecture, Samurai & Zen gardens, Kyoto
pavillions, shrines, temples, Zen gardens and the aesthetics
of Japanese 'natural' life while living in natural settings.
$65
A CLASSIC ON JAPANESE AESTHETICS: ZEN, SHIBUI, WABI & SABI
37 ANESAKI, Masaharu.
ART, LIFE, AND NATURE IN JAPAN.
Boston 1933, Jones. Black cloth spine over grey boards, very
clean, 31 b.w. photos, 178p., solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
An outstanding essay by the celebrated Japanese art historian & scholar. Covering art in the home life of the Japanese,
life & art of the court noble, beauty of decadent sentimentalism, warrior's life and art, the life and art of the bour
rgeoisie. This work covers in great detail an integrated perspective on the ephemeral quality of Japanese natural beauty, art form, and living space. He covers in great detail
Japanese gardens, architecture, Samurai & Zen gardens, Kyoto
pavillions, shrines, temples, Zen gardens and the aesthetics
of Japanese 'natural' life while living in natural settings.
38 APOLLO THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE OF THE ARTS.
ORIENTAL ART ISSUE.
$63
London 1997, Apollo. Stiff pictorial wrs., single issue devoted to Asian antiquities, 72p., large format 23.5 x 30.5 cm
profuse color & b.w. photos, English text. Covers Chinese,
Japanese, Indian arts, archaeology, painting, ceramics and
bronze. Nicely done, useful reference, articles by leading
scholars & exponents in the field.
A CLASSIC TREATISE ON SAMURAI ARMOUR, YOROI & SWORD FITTINGS
39 ARAI, Hakuseki. et al.
THE SWORD BOOK IN HONCHO-GUNKIKO AND THE BOOK OF SAME KO HI
SEI GI OF INABA TSURIO. Translated by Henri L. Joly & Inada
New York [1963], Tuttle. Red cloth, very clean, 132p.,frontispiece, 38 b.w. plates, 44 texts illustrations,bibliography
& index, Y. Otsuka trans., H.R. Robinson ed., 15.5 x 25 cm.,
dust jacket in mylar protector, sharp. solid copy.
Perhaps one of the most important reference sources for
Japanese swords, fittings, SAME, furniture, armour &c.
*
Detailed study of sword manufacturing families, materials,
designs, uses, illustrations of all parts. With special note
on the use of sting ray skin for scabbards & hilts and other
applications.
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With comprehensive dictionary of sword smiths.
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This study is based on Arai's great 9 volume set on military
clothing, armour worn in Japan up to about 1550.[The reprint
editions has notes by the celebrated Japanese arms expert,
H.R. Robinson].
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Illustrations are taken from the original, with extra plates
of museum pieces.] Detailed coverage of nomenclature,
Kabuto or helmets, Yoroi, lacing, metal fittings, dyed
leather, boots, caps, head cloth, armour robe &c.
*
An excellent reference work, essential to all collectors.
*
THE REPRINT EDITION:
The reprint edition was edited by H. Russell Robinson.
*
The original edition is seldom found and is most R A R E !
With an interesting & valuable biography of Arai, copious
illustrations. Appendices: The Honcho Gunkiko: Setto: making
& testing swords, short treatise on Same or ray-skin used
in hilt mounting and also thescabbard. The Honami family,
addiontal notes, synoptical table of Nengo [year dates],
$14
list the of principal swordsmiths. Swordmaking, quality of
metal, Tetsugawari & Gotetsu, Midare the technical names
used for Niye and Nioi.
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Superstition and proportions of blades, sword-lore and
information not found elsewhere, Tameshigiri, human cutting
tests, the costs to produce, defects, Bonji or inscriptions,
sword archaeology.
*
The copious and useful index of swordsmiths show the
makers in alphabetical order, with Romanized name, the Kanji
and associated names.
*
Arai Hakuseki [1659- 1725] also known as Kumbi was a
celebrated name of letters and a historian. Became the
Shogun Tsunayoshi's councellor and received the title of
Chikugo no Kami. Enjoyed favor under the next Shogun
Ietsugu. The writer of several esteemed works. Extracted
from: E. Papinot: HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF
JAPAN, p.19 for other details.
***
A major and valuable resource for all dealers, curators
and collectors.
***
$102
40 ARAKAWA, Hirokazu. et al.
TRADITIONS IN JAPANESE DESIGN: Kacho - Bird and Flower
Motifs.
Tokyo [1967], Kodansha. Black cloth, very clean, 132p., 53
color photos, 97 b.w. photos, index, pictorial dust jacket,
co-authors G. Hasebe, S. Imanaga, H. Okumura, A. Turney the
translator, solid copy in nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
Discussion and illustration of Kacho, the "bird and flower"
motif in Japanese design. Superb examples that date from
the seventh through the nineteenth century, covering
textiles, ceramics, bronzes, sword furnishings, lacquer
***
THE FINEST NETSUKE COLLECTION IN THE WORLD
41 ARAKAWA, Hirokazu.
THE GOH COLLECTION OF NETSUKE: Tokyo National Museum.
$19
Tokyo 1983, Kodansha. Gray cloth, 260p., 361 color photos,
272 pieces photographed in actual size, 377 b. w. photos,
69 drawings, 23 x 30.5 cm.,slipcase, very clean bright copy,
index, no dj. as issued, blindstamped. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
A stunning reference, loaded with superb color and b.w.
photos. Covering the origins of Inro and their relationship
to Netsuke. The origins and development of Netsuke. Types of
Netsuke, their designs, artists, and also Ojime.
*
Rich appendices with biographical sketches of Netsuke
masters, bibliographic primary, secondary resources,
classification of Netsuke designs, plates of the carrying
cases, miniature Gigaku masks by Kano Tessai, notes to the
color plates, making of Netsuke, with index.
*
$136
AN EROTIC, NASTY & BONDAGE LOOK AT TOKYO WOMEN & MEN
42 ARAKI, Nobuyoshi.
ARAKI TOKYO LUCKY HOLE.
[Photos of Nude Japanese Women]
Koln [1997], Taschen. Stiff wrs., like new, hundreds of b.w.
porno, nude, SM, "soap," bondage photos of nude women, some
with their "guests," English, German, French 37p. text,
balance is photos, 14 x 19.5 cm., 5 cm. thick! FIRST EDITION
A very fascinating and up to the minute look at the decadent
Tokyo life.
*
Covers the various Shinjuku bawdy and porno bars clubs, sex
clubs, and nude performance places. A clear look at the way
in which the Japanese, both male & female get joy from SEX
and YEN. The clubs are look touch and participate with the
stage girls baring all, some observers are called on to
the stage to participate with the girl, and her co-workers !
*
Gang & group sex, bondage, S.M., perverted sex, a group of
caged girls offer sex services through iron bars, others
sell, touch & feel through a cage with areas to insert
your hands, others allow guests to put their head through a
box and enjoy themselves with the girl on the other side !
*
A unique and great insight into what is going on in Japan's
SEX industry !
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High-tech application to an ancient trade ! Lots of explicit
photos of completely nude girls, some spread wide to show a
detail look a their most private parts !
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Not for the faint hearted !
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MORE PORNOGRAPHIC & BIZARRE PHOTOS OF NUDE JAPANESE WOMEN
$26
43 ARAKI, Nobuyoshi.
ARAKI VIAGGIO SENTIMENTALE: ARAKI SENTIMENTAL VOYAGE.
[Prato, Italy 2000, Araki]. Stiff pictorial wrs., very good,
27.5 x 32.5 cm., profusely illustrated with nude Japanese
women's photos, 240p., English & Italian text, appendix, and
an English interview with Araki, chronology.
E X O T I C !
Araki lives up to his reputation as a "weird, bizarre, raunchy & Exotic" photographer of nude, S.M. and pornographic
Asian women. Specializing in nude Japanese women bound, tied
and gagged, suspended by ropes and prepared to be raped, his
photos are "stunning" for lack of a better word ! This work
was part of an exhibition of his photo in Italy at the
Center of contemporary Art, in Prato. Illustrating a profuse
number of his photos. Araki's fascination with the nude and
pornographic depiction of Asian women is legendary ! True to
form, this word meets ones expectations and delivers a host
of phallic & erotic flowers in full color, then decends into
how these now relate to [willing ??] Japanese women who are
then bounded, tied, and various poses of inviting looks and
nude views, some are read to be violated, others...spreadeagle. Some show expressions of torture and fright, others
had their vulva's shaved, then bound, women being seduced &
others in the raptures of orgasm, while they clutch the sheets. Collages in full color 30 to a page six pages in all.
These consist of 5.5 x 5.5 cm photos of various people, the
majority nude women: focus on their breasts & vulva. A magnificent work, no words sufficient to describe !
$168
44 ARCHIVES OF ASIAN ART.
VOL. XLI, 1988.
[New York] 1988, Asia Soc. Stiff buff wrs., very clean, 23 x
30.5 cm., many b.w. photos, 110p.
With articles: OBITUARY OF Arthur M. Sacklers [1913-1987];
Karen L. Brock: THE CASE OF THE MISSING SCROLL: A HISTORY
AND RECONSTRUCTION OF TALES OF GISHO AND GANGYO; Judy C. Ho:
THE PERPETUATION OF AN ANCIENT MODEL; Robert T. Thorp: THE
ARCHAEOLOGY OF STYLE AT ANYANG: TOMB 5 IN CONTEXT; Robert J.
Poor; THE MASTER OF THE "METROPOLIS"-EMBLEM KU. Brief
notices: Caron Smith: THE ELLSWORTH COLLECTION; Paul Singer:
A PUZZLING OBJECT.
$10
VOL. XLVII, 1994.
New York 1994, Asia Soc. Stiff buff wrs., very good, 23 x 30
cm., 100p., many b.w. photos.
With articles: Kathyln Liscomb: A COLLECTION OF PAINTING
AND CALLIGRAPHY DISCOVERED IN THE INNER COFFIN OF WANG ZHEN;
Tsuji Bobuo: ORNAMENT [KAZARI] AN APPROACH TO JAPANESE
CULTURE; Quitman Phillips: HONCHO GASHI AND THE KANO MYTH;
Timon Screech: THE MEANING OF WESTERN PERSPECTIVE IN EDO
POPULAR CULTURE; C.C. Wang and Katleen Yang: THE REDISCOVERY
OF NI ZAN, LONGMEN DUBU TU.
$70
VOL. XXXI, 1977-1978.
New York 1978, Asia Soc. Stiff buff wrs., very good, 23 x 30
cm., many b.w. photos, 144p., notes, one year index,glossary
Articles: Richard Voinograd: REMINISCENCES OF CH'IN-HUAI:
TAO-CHI AND THE NANKING SCHOOL; Susan H. Bush and Victor H.
Mair: SOME BUDDHIST PORTRAITS AND IMAGES OF THE LU AND CH'AN
SECTS IN 12TH-AND 13TH CENTURY CHINA; Julia Meech-Pekarik:
DISUISED SCRIPTS AND THE HIDDEN POEMS IN AN ILLUSTRATED
HEIAN SUTRA: Ashide and Uta-e in the Heike Nogyo; Anneliese
G. Bulling: the eastern han tomb and ho-lin-ko-erh
[Holingol]; Balaji Mundkur: WESTERN KARNATAKA ICONS AT
SHIRALI. Brief notices: obituary: LUDWIG BACHOFER, HAROLD
STERN.
$10
VOL. XXXII, 1979.
[New York 1979], Asia Society. Stiff wrs., very good, 100p.,
many b.w. photos, clean solid copy.
With scholarly articles:
KAIKEI'S STATUES OF MANJUSRI & FOUR ATTENDANTS IN THE ABE NO
MONJUIN by Christine G. Kanda.
.
NEW DISCOVERIES IN CH'IN ANDHAN REPRESENTATIOAL ART by Mary
Fong
.
EARLY VAISNAVA IMAGERY: CATURVYUHA AND VARIANT FORMS by
Doris Srinivasan.
.
Yutaka Mino's TZ'U-CHOU-TYPE WARE DECORATED WITH INCISED
PATTERNS ON A STAMPED 'FISH-ROE" GROUND.
.
H.W. Woodward Jr.'s THE BAYON PERIOD BUDDHA IMAGE IN THE
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM.
VOL. XXXVI, 1983.
$12
[New York] 1983, Asia Soc. Stiff buff wrs., very clean copy,
23 x 30.5 cm., many b.w. photos, 108p.
With articles: obituary of John Alexander Pope [1906-1982];
Diran Kavork Dohanian: SINHALESE SCULPLTURES IN THE PALLAVA
STYLE; Robert L. Thorp: ORIGINS OF CHINESE ARCHITECTURAL
STYLE: THE EARLIEST PLANS AND BUILDING TYPES; Patricia
Berger: PURITY AND POLLUTION IN HAN ART; Elizabeth ten
Grotenhuis: REBIRTH OF AN ICON: THE TAIMA MANDALA IN
MEDIEVAL JAPAN. Brief notices: Paul Singer: A BONE MASK.
$10
49 ARNOLD, H.J.P.
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE WORLD: The Biography of Herbert Ponting.
London [1969], Hutchinson. Blue cloth, very good, dj., 174p.
index, 77 b. w. photographs, very clean solid copy, in
likewise dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent biographical study of a privileged observer of
the Russo-Japanese War, China, India, Japan.
.
Intensely individualistic as a personality, her created his
own world with his lens, at once an artist & a technical
inventory.
.
Superb images of the countries & people, dramatically
portrayed. An excellent & beautifully illustrated reference
book.
$20
50 ARS ORIENTALIS.
VOL. 05. THE ARTS OF ISLAM AND THE EAST.
Washington D.C. 1963, Freer. Buff cloth, very good, 509 b.w.
photos, 40 illustrations, 4 fold out plates, 354p. Complete
issue, excellent reference and art history, clean solid copy
With essays:
A. Geijer: SOME THOUGHTS ON THE PROBLEMS OF EARLY ORIENTAL
CARPETS.
.
A. Lippe: CH'EN HSIEN, PAINTER OF LOHANS.
.
J. Cahill: YUAN CHIANG AND HIS SCHOOL.
.
R. Paine: THE MASANOBU TRADITION OF COURTESANS OF THE THREE
CITIES, an essay on primitive Japanese woodblock prints.
51 ARS ORIENTALIS.
Washington D.C. 1966, Freer. Buff cloth, very good, 247p.,
274 b.w. photos, bibliograhy, appendix. A complete issue, a
schlolarly art reference source, very clean solid copy.
$20
With essays:
.
W. Spink: AJANTA AND GHATOTKACHA: A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS.
.
H. Garner DIAPER BACKGROUNDS ON CHINESE CARVED LACQUER.
.
J. Cahill: YUAN CHIANG AND HIS SCHOOL PT.II.
.
J.M. Rosenfield: STUDIES IN JAPANESE PORTRAITURE: THE
STATUE OF VIMALAKIRTI AT HOKKE-JI & other articles.
$19
52 ARS ORIENTALIS.
Ann Arbor 1979, A.O. Grey cloth, very good, large size, 328p
many b.w. photos, scholarly articles, clean solid copy.
With articles:
K. Yamasaki: PIGMENTS USED IN JAPANESE PAINTINGS FROM THE
PROTOHISTORIC PERIOD THROUGH THE 19TH CENTURY.
.
K. Toshi: THE SCROLL PAINTING.
.
E. W. Fitzhugh: A PIGMENT CENSUS OF JAPANESE UKIYO-E
PAINTINGS IN THE FREER.
.
S. Weintraub: URUSHI AND CONSERVATION: The use of Japanese
Lacquer in the restoration of Japanese art.
.
J. C. Y. WATT: NOTES ON THE USE OF COBALTIN LATER CHINESE
CERAMICS.
.
R. Brill: LEAD ISOTOPES IN SOME JAPANESE & CHINESE GLASSES.
.
J. D. Frierman: THE PROVENANCE OF EARLY ISLAMIC LUSTRE
WARES.
.
B. W. Keyser: DECOR REPLICATION IN TWO LATE CHOU BRONZE
CHIEN.
.
M. Sawada: NON-DESTRUCTIVE X-RAY FLOURESCENCE ANALYSIS OF
ANCIENT BRONZE MIRRORS EXCAVATED IN JAPAN.
.
W.T. Chase: EARLY CHINESE BLACK MIRRORS & PATTERN-ETCHED
WEAPONS.
.
L. Chung: STUDIES ON THE IRON BLADE OF A SHANG DYNASTY
BRONZE YUEH-AXE UNEARTHED AT KAO-CH'ENG, HOPEI.
.
E. Salvage: TECHNIQUES OF THE JAPANESE TSUBA-MAKER. et al.
53 ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO.
HANDBOOK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ORIENTAL ART.
[Chicago] 1933, A.I.C. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, 62p.,81
$26
b.w. photos & figures, clean solid copy.
An excellent guide to the strong collection of superb objects of Chinese: bronzes, stone sculpture, paintings & ceramics. Japan: paintings, woodblock prints, lacquer, Kimono.And
arts of the near East. Useful reference resource.
$5
54 ART TREASURES FROM JAPAN.
ART TREASURES FROM JAPAN.
[Los Angeles 1965, Kodansha]. Stiff green wrs., very good,
196p., 163 b.w. photos, glossary, describing 117 objects,
chronology, and commentary, clean solid copy.
AN ECLECTIC REFERENCE SOURCE
A major catalog exhibiting Japan's best sculpture, painting,
calligraphy, metal work, lacquer, ceramics and textiles.
Illustrating some 116 items, and describing each in detail
renders this a useful and valuable reference source. A comprehensive integrated catalog, which covers the full spectrum of Japanese fine arts.
$26
55 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. LI, 3/4.
Ascona 1991. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, pages 147-292, 97
b.w. photos, 2 illustrations, glossary,full index to vol.50,
23 x 31.5 cm., very clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
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M.H. Fong: ANTECEDENTS OF SUI-TANG BURIAL PRACTICES IN
SHAANXI.
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A.C. Soper: YEN LI-PEN, YEN LI-TE, YEN CH'ING: THREE
GENERATIONS IN THREE DYINASTIES.
*
H.H. Sorensen: A STUDY OF THE 'OX-HERDING THEME' AS
SCULPTURES AT MT. BROADING IN DAZU COUNTY, SICHUAN.
*
C. Lachman: ARHATS IN THE TREE-TOPS.
*
J. Stanley-Baker: THE PROBLEM OF RETOUCHING IN ANCIENT
CHINESE PAINTINGS OR TRYING TO SEE THROUGH CENTURIES.
*
P. J. Graham: A HETRODOX PAINTING OF SHUSSAN SHAKA IN LATE
TOKUGAWA JAPAN.
56 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. LII, 1/2.
Ascona 1992. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, 145p., appendix,
85 b. w. photos, 4 plans, map, glossary, bibliography, very
clean solid copy.
$32
Scholarly articles:
A. L. Cohen: THE KING & THE GODDESS: THE NOLAMBA PERIOD
LAKSMANESVARA TEMPLE AT AVANI.
.
M.D. Willis: A BRICK TEMPLE OF 9TH CENTURY.
.
Y. Krishan: A NEW INTREPRETATION OF "PANCA-GANESA"
.
SCULPTURES. S.J. Jang: OX-HERDING PAINTING IN THESUNG
DYNASTY.
.
K. B. Tsang: FURTHER OBSERVATIONS ON THE YUAN WALL PAINTER
ZHU HAOGU & THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE CHUNYANG HALL WALL
PAINTINGS TO "THE MAITREYA PARADISE" AT THE ROM.
.
M.S. Slusser: A DOCUMENT ON HIMALAYAN PAINTING.
.
P.J. Graham: A HETRODOX PAINTING OF SHUSAN SHAKA IN LATE
TOKUGAWA JAPAN.
57 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. LIII, 1/2.
Ascona 1993. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, 305p., glossary,
8 color, 170 b.w.photos, 39 illustrations, index, very clean
solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
D. Seckel: THE RISE OF PORTRAITURE IN CHINESE ART.
.
E.C. Bunker: GOLD IN THE ANCIENT CHINESE WORLD: A CULTURAL
PUZZLE.
.
M. Hayashi: CONCERNING THE INSCRIPTION 'MAY SONS &
GRANDSONS ETERNALLY USE THIS [VESSEL].'
.
H.Y.Shih: READINGS & RE-READINGS OF NARRATIVE IN DUNHUANG
MURALS.
.
W. Watson: VERB. SAP. ON ASUKA BRONZE OR, WHO WOULD BE A
MUSEUM CURATOR.
.
J. Fontein: EPITAPHS OF TWO CHAN PATRIARCHS.
.
R. Goepper: THE 'GREAT STUPA' AT ALCHI. T. Akiyama: THE
DOOR PAINTINGS IN THE PHOENIX HALL FO THE BYODOIN AS
YAMATOE.
.
R. Edwards: LI GONGLIN'S COPY OF WEI YAN'S PASTURING HORSES.
.
C.T. Li: RECENT STUDIES ON ZHAO MENGFU'S PAINTING IN CHINA.
.
S. E. Lee: YAN HUI, ZHONG KUI, DEMONS & THE NEW YEAR.
.
J. Cahill: TANG YIN & WEN ZHENGMING AS ARTISTS TYPES: A
RECONSTRUCTION.
.
T. Yuho: WOMAN PAINTERS OF THE MING DYNASTY.
.
$24
M. Murase: THE TAIHEIKI EMAKI: THE USE OF THE PAST.
.
W. C. Fong: THE MODERN CHINESE ART DEBATE.
$20
58 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. LIII, 3/4.
color, 140 b.w. photos, 3 illustratins, glossary, index,full
index to vol. 53, very clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
J. Lee: THE ORIGINS & DEVELOPMENT OF THE PENSIVE BODHISATTVA
IMAGES OF ASIA.
.
M. Matsumoto: THE ICONOGRAPHY OF SHAKA'S SHERMON ON THE
VULTURE PEAK & ITS ART HISTORICAL MEANING.
.
F. McGill: JATAKAS, UNIVERSAL MONARCH & THE YEAR 2000.
.
R. Hempel: DIE JUWELEN DES ARMELS.
.
E. Isacco & J. Darrah: THE ULTRAVIOLET-INFRARED METHOD OF
ANALYSIS, A SCIENTIFICE APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF INDIAN
MINIATURES.
$20
59 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XII. INDEX.
Ascona 1949, Artibus Asaie. Buff stiff wrs., very good,index
only, 12p., stapled spine, 21.8 x 32 cm., clean bright copy.
COMPLETE INDEX
60 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XIV, 1/2.
Ascona 1951, Artibus. Stiff buff wrs., very good, 204p.,
index, bibliography, 24 x 32.5 cm., very clean solid copy.
With articles:
*
T.N. Ramachandran: FIND OF TEMPERA PAINTING IN SITABHINJI.
*
F. Koyama: THE YUEH-CHOU YAO CELADON EXCAVATED IN JAPAN.
*
Sherman E. Lee: JAPANESE MONOCHROME PAINTING AT SEATTLE.
*
S.H. Minkenhoff: DATE AND PROVENANCE OF DEATH MASKS OF THE
FAR EAST.
*
J. Marringer: SOME REFINED TOOL-SHAPES OF THE MONGOLIAN
STONE AGE.
$24
*
Max Loehr: ORDOS DAGGERS & KNIVES. 2nd. part: Knives.
*
D. Blair: HIROSHI YOSHIDA, 1876-1950.
*
R. Ghirshman: S.V. Kisselev's HISTOIRE ANCIENNE DE AL
SIBERIE DU SUD.
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L. Carrington Goodrich: ROSWELL SESSOMS BRITTON.
*
Excellent scholarly source.
$24
61 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XL, 1, 2/3, 4.
Ascona 1978. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, index,many b.w.
photos, 1 plate, index, pp.5-334, 23 x 31.5 cm., maps.
COMPLETE MONOGRAPH IN 4 PARTS
Scholarly articles:
*
R. L. Brown: THE FOUR STONE FACADES OF MONASTERY I AT
RATNAGIRI.
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R.M. Cooler: SCULPTURE, KINGSHIP, AND THE TRIAD OF PHON DA.
*
J.T. Terry: SOME BURMESE PAINTINGS OF THE 17TH CENTURY &
LATER. PART II: THE RETURN TO PAGAN.
*
B.N. GOSWAMY & A.L. Dallapiccola: PAINTING IN KUTCH.
*
PRELIMINARY NOTES ON A GROUP OF MINIATURES.
*
C.M. Zainie: RYOZEN: FROM EBUSSHI TO INK PAINTER.
*
R. Vinograd: RIVER VILLAGE-THE PLEASURES OF FISHING AND CHAO
MENG-FUK'S LI-KUO STYLE LANDSCAPES.
*
M. Gatellier: LE STUKPA ET SON DECOR A CEYLAN. SON INFLUENCE
EN THAILANDE ET EN BIRMANIE.
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P. Granoff: REVERSE GLASS PAINTING FROM GUJARAT IN A PRIVATE
CANADIAN COLLECTION: DOCUMENTS OF BRITISH INDIA.
*
C. Berkson: SOME NEW FINDS AT RAMGARTH HILL, VIDISHA
DISTRICT.
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E. Ray: DOCUMENTATION FOR PAITHAN PAINTINGS.
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B.N. Goswamy & A.L. Dallapiccola: MORE PAINTING FROM
KUTCH.MUCH CONFIRMATION, SOME SURPRISES.
*
P.K. Agrawala. ON A FOUR-LEGGED ICON OF GANAPATI FROM
GHOSAI.
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D. Paul: DEITH OR DEIFIED KING? REFLECTIONS ON A UNIQUE
VAISNAVITE SCULPTURE FROM JAVA.
$46
62 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XLIII, 1/2.
Ascona 1982. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, 166p., 94 b.w.
photos, 52 illustrations, plan, index, bibliography, 2 maps,
very clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
A.E. Dien: A STUDY OF EARLY CHINESE ARMOR.
.
R. L. Thorpe: THE SUI XIAN TOMB: RE-THINKING THE 5TH
CENTURY.
.
J. Meech-Pekarik: THE FLYING WHITE HORSE: TRANSMISSION OF
THE VALAHASSA JATAKA IMAGERY FROM INDIA TO JAPAN.
.
D.M. Stadtner: NAND CHAND & A CENTRAL INDIAN REGIONAL STYLE.
.
B. N. Goswamyi: LEAVES FROM AN EARLY PAHARI RAMAYANA SERIES.
$24
63 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XLIII, 3.
b.w. photos, 15 illustrations, index, bibliography, very
clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
G. Azarpay: BISHAPURVI: AN ARTISTIC RECORD OF AN
ARMENO-PERSIAN ALLIANCE IN THE 4TH CENTURY.
.
C. G. Kanda: KAIKE'S STATUE OF HACHIMAN IN TODAIJI.
.
M. Benisti: UNE SCULPTURE INSOLITE DE L'INDIANMUSEUM DE
CALCUTTA.
.
M.B.Heston : ICONOGRAPHIC THEMES OF THE GOPURA OF THE
KAILASANATHA TEMPLE AT ELLORA.
.
A.K. Srivastava:SIVA-LINGA WITH GANAS, A NEW FIND FROM
MATHURA.
.
R. L. Thorpe: THE DATE OF TOMB 5 AT YINXU, AN-YANG. A REVIEW
ARTICLE.
64 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XLV, 1, 2/3, 4.
Ascona 1984, Artibus Asiae. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, 4
parts in 3, 4 color, 269 b.w. photos, 346p.,index, 23 x 31.5
cm., the complete year, 4 issues, clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
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P. E. Karetzkky: A SCENE OF THE TAOIST AFTERLIFE ON A 6TH
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CENTURY SARCOPHAGUS DISCOVERED IN LOYANG.
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C. GLYNN: EARLY PAINTING IN MANDI.
*
R. M. Bernier: TRADITION & INVENTION IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
TEMPLE ARTS.
*
L. C. Johnson: THE WEDDING CEREMONY FOR AN IMPERIAL LIAO
PRINCESS. WALL PAINTINGS FROM A LIAO DYNASTY TOMB IN JILIN.
*
N.S. Steinhardt:THE PLAN OF KHUBILAI KHAN'S IMPERIAL CITY.
*
S.E. Nelson:LATE MING VIEWS OF YUAN PAINTING.
*
T. S. Maxwell. THE EVIDENCE FOR A VISVARUKPA ICONOGRAPHIC
TRADITION IN WESTERN INDIA, 6TH-9TH CENTURIES A.D.
*
J. Irwin: THE TRUE CHRONOLOGY OF ASOKAN PILLARS.
*
M.W. Meister: GEOMETRY AND MEASURE IN INDIAN TEMPLE PLANS:
RECTANGULAR TEMPLES.
*
A. J. Gail: ON THE SYMBOLISM OF THREE & FOUR FACED VISNU
IMAGES: A RECONSIDERATION OF EVI DENCE.
*
D. Shimkada: A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF THE GAME OF KARMA
IN INDIA, NEPAL & TIBET.
$100
65 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XLV, 1.
Ascona 1984. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, 96p., indes, 39
b. w. photos, 2 illustrations, glossary, very clean solid
copy.
Scholarly articles:
B. Klein: JAPANESE KINBYOBU: THE GOLD-LEAFED FOLDING
SCREENS OF THE MUROMACHI PERIOD [1333-1573].
.
ADAPTED & EXPANDED BY CAROLYN WHEELWRIGHT. PT. I.
.
M.H. Fong: TANG TOMB MURALS REVIEWED IN LIGHT OF TANG TEXTS
ON PAINTING.
.
W. Smith: THE CEILING OF THE MUKTESVARA TEMPLE IN BHUBANESWAR.
66 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XLV, 2/3.
color, 21 b.w. photos, 9 illustrations, diagram, glossary,
bibliography, very clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
B. Klein. JAPANESE KINBYOBU: THE GOLD-LEAFED FOLDING
SCREENS OF THE MUROMACHI PERIOD [1333-1573]. ADAPTED AND
$26
EXPANDED BY CAROLYN WHEELWRIGHT [PTS.2-4].
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R.A. Rorex: SOME LIAO TOMB MURALS & IMAGES OF NOMADS IN
CHINESE PAINTINGS OF THE WEN-CHI STORY.
.
K. Kumar: THE EVIDENCE OF WHITE-WASH, PLASTER & PIGMENT ON
NORTH INDIAN SCULPTURE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SARNATH.
.
I. Alsop: FIVE DATED NEPALESE METAL SCULPTURES.
.
D. Shimkhada: THE MASQUERADING SUN: A UNIQUE SYNCRETIC
IMAGE IN NEPAL.
$24
67 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XVI, 3.
Ascona 1953, Artibus Asiae. Stiff buff wrs., very good, 13
b.w. photos, 11 figures, pp.167-250, very clean solid copy.
With articles:
S. Paranavitana's SCULPTURE OF MAN AND HORSE NEAR TISAVAVA
AT ANURADHAPURA, CEYLON.
.
H. Munsterberg's
A GROUP OF CHINESE BUDDHIST BRONZES IN
THE D'AJETA COLLECTION.
.
J.E. Kidder Jr.'s KAMEGAOKA VESSELS IN CITY ART MUSEUM.et al
68 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXII, 1/2. SPECIAL NUMBER DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
ALFRED SALMONY.
Ascona 1959. Yellow cloth, very good, worn dj., index, 198p.
many b.w. photos, bibliography, very clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
G. Coedes. NOTE SUR UNE STELE INDIENNE D'EPOQUE PALA
DECOUVERTE A AYUDHA [SIAM].
.
J.L. Davidson: THE RIDDLE OF THE BOTTLE-HORN.
.
D. T. Devendra: SEVENTY YEARS OF CEYLON ARCHAEOLOGY.
.
G. Ecke: CARVED IMAGES OF JIZO AS A PRIEST IN LATE FUJIWARA
& EARLY KAMAKURA INTERPRETATIONS.
.
H. Goetz: AN IRRUPTION OF GOTHIC STYLE FORSM INTO
INDO-ISLAMIIC ARCHITECTURE.
.
J. Haskins: SARMATIAN GOLD COLLECTED BY PETER THE GREAT:
VII.
.
J.E. Kidder: PRE-POTTERY & JOMON POTTERY RELATIONSHIPS ON
THE I.C.U. CAMPUS.
.
$26
C. Kim: TREASURES FROM THE SONGYIMSA TEMPLE IN S. KOREA.
.
S. Kramrisch: THE RG VEDIC MYTH OF THE CRAFTSMEN.
.
S.E.Lee & W.K. Ho: A COLLOSSAL ELEVEN-FACED KUAN-YIN OF THE
T'ANG DYNASTY.
.
L. Chi: EXAMPLES OF PATTERN DISSOLUTION FROM THE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SPECIMENS OF ANYANG.
.
M. Loehr: A LANDSCAPE ATTRIBUTED TO WEN CHENG-MING.
.
A.C. Soper: A T'ANG PARINIRVANA STELE.
.
H. Trubner: A BRONZE DAGGER-AXE.
.
G. Tucci: A TIBETAN CLASSIFICATION OF BUDDHIST IMAGES. Et al
$24
69 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXIX, 2/3.
Ascona 1967, Artibus Asiae. Stiff yellow wrs., very good,
115-270., 23 x 31..5 cm., many b.w. photos.
With articles:
*
Charles d. Weber: CHINESE PICTORIAL BRONZE VESSELS OF THE
LATE CHOU PERIOD. PART 3.
*
Miyeko Murase: JAPANESE SCREEN PAINTINGS OF TEH HOGEN AND
HEIJI INSURRECTIONS.
*
Kapila Vatsyayan: THE THEORY AND TECHINQUE OF CLASSICAL
INDIAN DANCING.
*
Leland w. Gralapp: BALINESE PAINTING AND THE WAYANG
TRADITION.
*
Alexander C. Soper: THE "LETTER FROM SHIH-T'AO TO PA-TASHAN-JEN.
*
70 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXIX, 4.
PP.275-357, index, 23 X 31.5 cm.
With articles:
Jean Boisselier: NOTES SUR L'ART DU BRONZE DANS L'ANCIEN
CAMBODGE.
*
Alexander c. Soper: A NINTH CENTURY LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN
THE JAPANESE IMPERIAL PALACE AND SOME CHINESE PARALLELS.
*
Wen Fong: REPLY TO PROFESSOR SOPER'S COMMENTS ON TAO-CHI'S
LETTER TO CHU TA.
$20
*
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71 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXXI, 1.
Ascona 1969. Stiff yellow wrs., very good,96p., bibliography
many b.w. photos, 23 x 31.5 cm., very clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
*
G.A. Rowley:A CHINESE SCROLL OF THE MING
DINASTY "MING HUANG & YANG KUEI-FEI LISTENING TO MUSIC."
WITH FOREWORD & ADDENDUM BY A.C. SOPER.
*
A.D. SOPER: SOME LATE CHINESE BRONZE IMAGES [8TH-14TH
CENTURIES] IN THE AVERY BRUNDAGE COLLECTION, M.H.DE YOUNG
MUSEUM, SAN FRANCISCO. S.F
*
Morgan: THE GILDING OF ANCIENT BRONZE STATUES IN JAPAN.
*
L. Malleret: SUR UNE DEFENSE D'ELEPHANT SCULPTEE AYANT
APPARTENU A M. POIVRE.
*
P. Banerjee: A SIVA ICON FROM PIANDJIKENT.
*
$19
72 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXXI, 4.
Ascona 1969. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, pages 241-331,
many b.w. photos, index, bibliograhy, full index to vol. 31.
23 x 31.5 cm., very clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
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D. P. Rowan: THE YAKUSHI IMAGE & SHAKA TRINITY OF THE
KONDO, HORYUJI: A STUDY OF DRAPERY PROBLEMS.
*
R. Ettinghausen: SOME COMMENTS ON MEDIEVAL IRANIAN ART.
*
M.K. Dhavalikar: SRI YUGADHARA-A MASTER-ARTIST OF AJANTA.
*
S. Settar: THE CULT OF JVALAMALINI AND THE EARLIEST
IMAGES OF JVALA SYKAMA.
*
$20
73 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXXI, SEPARATUM.
Ascona 1969, Artibus. Stiff orange wrs., pp. 6-31, 20 b.w.
plates, 23 x 15 cm., clean, bright copy. George A. Rowley:
"A CHINESE SCROLL OF THE MING DYNASTY 'MING HUANG & YANG
KUI-FEI LISTENING TO MUSIC," very clean solid copy. FIRST ED
$19
74 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXXI, SEPARATUM.
Ascona 1969, Artibus. Stiff orange wrs., pp.32-53,
plates, 23 x 15 cm., clean, bright copy. Alexander
SOME LATE CHINESE BRONZE IMAGES [8-14TH CTYS] IN THE
BRUNDAGE COLLECTION, DE YOUNG MUSEUM, SAN FRANCISCO,
26 b.w.
Soper:
AVERY
solid.
$19
75 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXXII, 4.
Ascona 1970. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, pages 243-338
many b.w. photos, bibliograpy, full index for vol. 32, 23 x
31.5 cm., very clean solid copy.
Scholarly articles:
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D. P. Hansen: AL-HIBA, 1968-1969, A PRELIMINARY REPORT.
*
H.B. Chapin: LONG ROLL OF BUDDHIST IMAGAGES III [REVISED BY
A.O.SOPER].
*
H. Penth: KUNST IM LAN NA THAI [1] DER GROSSE GONG IM
KLOSTER PHRATHAT HARIPHUNCHAI.
*
D. Seckel & H. Brinker: THE CLOISONNE MIRROR IN THE SHOSOIN:
DATE AND PROVENANCE.
$20
76 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXXIII, 1/2.
157p., 17 b. w. photos, bibliography, index, 23 x 31.5 cm.,
Scholarly articles:
K. Jettmar: METALLURGY IN THE EARLY STEPPES.
*
S. Settar: THE BRAHMADEVA PILLARS. AN INQUIRY INTO THE
ORIGIN & NATURE OF THE BRAHMADEVA WORSHIP AMONG THE
DIGAMBARA JAINS.
*
M. Murase: KUAN-YIN AS SAVIOR OF MEN: ILLUSTRATION OF THE
25TH CHAPTER OF THE LOTUS SUTRA IN CHINESE PAINTING.
*
H. C. Chapin: A LONG ROLL OF BUDDHIST IMAGES. IV
[REVISED BY A.C. SOPER.]
*
$36
77 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXXIV, 1.
Ascona 1972. Stiff yellow wrs., very good, 114p., index,
many b.w. photos, bibliography, very clean solid copy..
Scholarly articles:
A. L. Juliano: THREE LARGER CH'U GRAVES RECENTLY EXCAVATED
IN THE CHIANGLILNG DISTRICT OF HUPEI PROVINCE.
.
H.Penth: KUNST IM LAN NA THAI [2]: BESCHRIFTETE BUDDHA
FIGUREN AUS NAM PHRA [PPHRAO].
.
G. Armbruster: CASSONI-EMAKI: A COMPARATIVE STUDY.
.
S. K. Mukhopadhyay: TERRACOTTAS FROM BHITA.
.
J.Boisselier & A.B. Griswold: HENRI MARCHAL 1876-1970.
.
A.C. SOPER: "RECENT STUDIES INVOLVING THE DATE OF KANISKA
II."
$20
78 ARTIBUS ASIAE.
VOL. XXXIX, 3/4.
b.w. photos, 18 illustrations, plan, appendix, bibliography,
index for the full volume 39 tipped in, very clean solid
copy.
Scholarly articles:
R.W. Bagley: P'AN-LUNG-CH'ENG: A CITY IN HUPEI.
.
G. Vlam: KINGS & HEROES: WESTERN-STYLE PAINTING IN
MOMOYAMA JAPAN.
.
R. M. Bernier: WOODEN WINDOWS OF NEPAL-AN ILLUSTRATED
ANALYSIS.
.
R. Agarwala: THE MARWAR MURALS.
.
C. B. Asher: THE MAUSOLEUM OF SHER SHAH SURI.
.
E. Baer: A BRASS VESSEL FROM THE TOMB OF SAYUID BATTAL
GHAZI...13TH CTY ISLAM
79 ARTS OF ASIA 1971.
ARTS OF ASIA 1971.
Hong Kong 1971, Arts of Asia. Vol. 1 No. 1, color stiff wrs.
many color & b.w. photos. Articles: City of Vietnamese Emperors, fishing basket bay, Wong Po Yeh H.K. painter, Shekwan
ware, snuff bottles, jade, pp. 3-8 missing, as is only.
The inagural issues in volume one cover Chinese lacquer,
Hong Kong's children's art, cash in the Hang Seng Bank collection, Lo Ka Ping Cantonese musican, Tiger Balm Garden,
$24
Philippine art, fake is not a fake, talking jars, Hong Kong
pre-history, hidden trasures revealed in China, Wat Phra Keo
Vietnamese lacquer painting, Thai music, Yuyu Yang compleat
sculptor, agate snuff bottles, Christian Netsuke, Musee de
Saigon, Singapore's museums, Hong Kong village, success with
Batik, Khon masks, Thai art, Canton trade fair, Yi-hsing and
inkstones, music of Oboe & drums, Ng Eng Teng: potter, Burma
treasure house: Ancient Pagan. Jade, ageless Chinese bronzes
Horstman's Ming furniture, Mandalay relics, Japanese contemporary woodcut & other prints, Shoji, Chinnery paintings,
Burma's marvels the Shwedagon, golden age of blue & white,
Museu Luis de Camoes in Macao. Asian painting, city of Vietnamese Emperors, Wong Po Yeh Hong Kong painter, Collector of
Netsuke, Shekwan ware, snuff bottles & matching saucers,Jade
in ancient China, Cheung Yee sculpture, auction reviews. A
grand entry to the Asian art world. A great & new journal !
$19
ARTS OF ASIA 1971.
Hong Kong 1971, Arts of Asia. Vol. 1, no. 5, stiff wrs.,very
good, color, 97 b.w. photos. Articles on Korean pottery and
National Museum in Seoul, Pearl River, Chinese wallpaper,
Korean music, Tseng Hou-hsin & Choi Duk Hyu painters, et al.
The inagural issues in volume one cover Chinese lacquer,
Hong Kong's children's art, cash in the Hang Seng Bank collection, Lo Ka Ping Cantonese musican, Tiger Balm Garden,
Philippine art, fake is not a fake, talking jars, Hong Kong
pre-history, hidden trasures revealed in China, Wat Phra Keo
Vietnamese lacquer painting, Thai music, Yuyu Yang compleat
sculptor, agate snuff bottles, Christian Netsuke, Musee de
Saigon, Singapore's museums, Hong Kong village, success with
Batik, Khon masks, Thai art, Canton trade fair, Yi-hsing and
inkstones, music of Oboe & drums, Ng Eng Teng: potter, Burma
treasure house: Ancient Pagan. Jade, ageless Chinese bronzes
Horstman's Ming furniture, Mandalay relics, Japanese contemporary woodcut & other prints, Shoji, Chinnery paintings,
Burma's marvels the Shwedagon, golden age of blue & white,
Museu Luis de Camoes in Macao. Asian painting, city of Vietnamese Emperors, Wong Po Yeh Hong Kong painter, Collector of
Netsuke, Shekwan ware, snuff bottles & matching saucers,Jade
in ancient China, Cheung Yee sculpture, auction reviews. A
grand entry to the Asian art world. A great & new journal !
ARTS OF ASIA 1973.
Hong Kong 1973, Arts of Asia. Stiff colored wrs., 6 issues,
very good, profusely illustrated, color & b.w. photos, the
complete Vol.3, very clean solid set.
With articles on Indian Ethos in Ceylonese Studio, Buddhist
sculpture in Ceylon, Kandayan dance, puppet show, ceramics
of Japan, tomb find in China, Colombo National Museum. Jade,
Snuff bottle articles, Thai celadons, Jade in the National
Palace Museum, Taipei, Export wares of Southeast Asia, Khmer
$44
ceramics, Sham Wan-a cultural record, Tibetan Thang-Kas' inventive repetition, craft villages of N. Thailand, Sumitomo
Bronze Collection, Kyoto. Masatoshi: the last of the Netsuke
artists, Tokyo Art Club, Japanese & French paintings in the
Bridgestone Museum. Chinese snuff bottles "Made in Japan."
Chinese furniture, Thai shadow play figures, Murut graves in
Sabah, Tibetan art in the Newark Museum, Inaba Cloisonne.
Thailand's Ban Chiang, Tsuba-Japanese sword guard, Korean
dances, Laotian silver, Singapore calligrapher Tsue Ta Ti.
With dealers gallery, curio notes, book reviews, salesroom
news, auctions, bookreviews &c. Great early issues.
$100
ARTS OF ASIA 1974.
Hong Kong 1974, Arts of Asia. 6 issues, complete year, very
clean, profusely color & b. w. illustrated in color, solid
copy.
A COMPLETE YEAR
Ancient Chinese glass, finds from N. Vietnam, Lizzadro
Museum, Manchu pricess,Manobo art in Philippines, Van Lau a
H K sculptor, Bronzes of Nepal, Nepali paintings, Zimmerman
collection of Nepali art, wooden sculptures of Nepal, Gion
Matsuri, water architecture of Kathmandu valley, Indian
miniature painting, ivory carving of Sri Lanka, prayer rugs,
Chinese snuff bottle Soc. America, uninhibited brush,
modern Netsuke.
.
Bishop jade collection, export ware, masks of Sri Lanka,
Chinese arts & crafts, immortial Indian bronzes, Islamic
art, symbolism of Chinese snuff bottles, Indian dance,
Korean tombs, rice gods of Ifugao, collecting shells in P.I.
Chinese exhibition at Royal Academy, saleroom news,
bookreviews, curio notes &c.
.
Excellent articles contents of vol. 4.
$126
ARTS OF ASIA 1975.
[Hong Kong 1975, Arts of Asia]. One issue: July-August, with
focus on Jewish ceremonial art, Palestine a historical background, Israeli archaeology, Jade at the V & A., color & bw.
clean and solid.
Articles covering Japanese trade porcelain, Burmese art,
McCann Collection of China trade porclain in the MET., history of pearls, Wu Tao-Tzu: man of T'ang,Kris of the Malay Ar
Archipelago, Chniese export ware Indonesia, Borneo bronze,
pewter, Asian Collection in the L.A. County Museum of Art,
primitive wood-carvings of Malaysia, Palestine, Israel Museum, Jewish ceremonial art, archaeology of Israel, Jade, bamboo brushpots, puppet theatre of India, Nabeshima & Kokutani
aristocrats of Japanese porcelain, Ikebana basket art, Tibetan bronzes & art, Castiglione and the Conquests of the Ch'ien Lung Emperor, Buddhist altar &c...Salesroom news, book
reviews & curios.
$26
ARTS OF ASIA 1975.
[Hong Kong 1975, Arts of Asia]. 5 issues, lacks March-April,
very clean,profusely illustrated in color & b.w. photos,very
solid copy.
reviews & curios.
$129
ARTS OF ASIA 1975.
[Hong Kong 1975, Arts of Asia]. 6 issues, complete year,very
clean, profusely illustrated in color & b.w. photos, solid
copy. COMPLETE YEAR ! EARLY ISSUES !
reviews & curios.
ARTS OF ASIA 1976.
[Hong Kong 1976, Arts of Asia]. Stiff color wrs., very clean
Jan.-Feb. issue, profusely color illustrated, lacks title
page & pp.49-58, slight damped, as is only, else solid.
With articles on: Betel nut sets, National Museum of
Cambodia, Lost civilization of Champa, Tibetan art, Luang
Prabang and its temples, Thai ceramics, Japanese Netsuke:
ceramic & mythological animals in, judging Netsuke.
.
Also visitor in Peking, little known field of Japanese
$150
glass, Hugh Scott's T'ang Treasures, Indian arts, treasures
of Sian & Shanghai, arts of Islam, Japanese dolls, Chinese
antiquities in Japan, art of Batak, Indonesian arts,
London Netsuke Convention, Chinese Furniture of Robert
Ellsworth, Bonsa, John Tomson a compasionate photographer,
Jakarta museum,Indonesian costume auction news, book reviews
&c.
$15
ARTS OF ASIA 1976.
Hong Kong 1976, Arts of Asia. Vol 6, 5 issues, lacks Nov/Dec
issue, profusely illustrated in b.w. & color, very clean and
solid copy.
.
&c.
$112
ARTS OF ASIA 1976.
2Hong Kong 1976, Arts of Asia. 5 issues, lacks Jan.-Feb,very
clean, profusely illustrated in b.w. & color.
.
&c.
ARTS OF ASIA 1977.
[Hong Kong 1977, Arts of Asia]. 5
issues,
lacks
May-June,
$112
very clean, profusely illustrated in full color, solid copy.
Articles: Portuguese in Macau & watercolours of George
Smirnoff, Musee Guimet rarities, Wayang Purwa, Chinese
ceramics for the Japanese tea masters, Luang Prabang
decorative arts, Sixteen Buddhist Arhats, Japanese armour,
Inro, Second Netsuke Convention, Japanese sword fittings,
Ikebaja Ukiyo-e, costume of the Noh theatre, Noh masks.
.
Japanese prints from the Vever collection, wood & bamboo
carving in National Palace Museum, Japanse matchbox
covers, Chinese paper-cuts, Philippine Issue, ivory carving
and the Ch'ien Lung Emperior Chinese water-pipe, Agate
snuff bottles, Chinese ceramics carried by the Dutch East
India Company, &c...
$117
ARTS OF ASIA 1977.
[Hong Kong 1977, Arts of Asia]. Issues: January-December,
complete year, 6 issues, very clean, profusely illustrated
in color.
COMPLETE YEAR
.
ARTS OF ASIA 1977.
[Hong Kong 1977, Arts of Asia]. January-February, very clean
profusely illustrated in color. Articles: Aspects of Macau,
& Portuguese in Macau, Musee Guimet, Cham Museum Danang &c.
very solid copy.
FIRST & ONLY EDITITON
.
$122
$22
ARTS OF ASIA 1977.
[Hong Kong 1977, Arts of Asia]. July-August,very clean, many
color & b.w. photos. Articles: Woodblock prints from Fatshan
Noh Masks, Gujarat folk wood sculpture, Vever Jap. prints...
.
$20
ARTS OF ASIA 1977.
[Hong Kong 1977, Arts of Asia]. 6 Issues, complete year very
clean, profuse color & b.w. photos, solid copy.COMPLETE YEAR
.
ARTS OF ASIA 1978.
[Hong Kong 1978, Arts of Asia]. Complete year, 6 issues,very
clean, profusely color illustrated solid.
COMPLETE YEAR
Articles: Bronze metalwork in Java, Chhau Dances, tomb
pottery in the National Museum of History, Khmer ceramics,
the Second Netsuke Convention, snuff bottles in Vancouver.
.
$121
Antique buying in Peking, temples in Central Java, Old
Manila in photographs, Contemporary Hong Kong art,
Indonesian ceramics Thai arts, Japanese Tansu, Inro,
Japanese Ivory sculptor's Assn., Japaense sword, Chinese
costumes, snuff bottles, the Second Netsuke Convention,
Imperial Peking Palaces &c...
$121
ARTS OF ASIA 1978.
[Hong Kong 1978, Arts of Asia]. Issues: 5 of 6 issues, lacks
September-October. very clean, profusely color illustrated.
.
$112
ARTS OF ASIA 1978.
[Hong Kong 1978, Arts of Asia]. Color stiff wrs., very clean
5 of 6 issues, lacks Sept./Oct, profusely color ilustrated,
very solid.
.
ARTS OF ASIA 1978.
NOV.-DEC. issue, Special Kiseruzutsu issue, profusely color
illustrated, solid.
.
$22
$27
ARTS OF ASIA 1978.
May-June issue, Special Thailand Issue, profusely color
illustrated, solid.
.
$22
ARTS OF ASIA 1979.
[Hong Kong 1979, Arts of Asia]. Complete year of 6 issues,
very clean, profusely illustrated in color, solid copy.
COMPLETE YEAR
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION
Articles: Chinese bamboo carving, Chinese, Japanese & Korean
ceramics at the Freer, Chinese painted cloisonne enamel, the
Imperial Court at Peking, Chou Bronzes, Royal Ontario Museum
Far Eastern Dept., Special National Exhibiton in Peking.
.
Islamic art, Japanese Prints in the Museum Rietberg,
Chinese scroll mounting, SPECIAL ISSUE: The Soken Kisho &
Ojime, Yoshitoshi, Japanese Netsuke, Alexander's Views of
China, Taost colour symbolism in Ming & Ch'ing ceramics,
Canton museum Oriental rugs, Korean chests, Shanghai
garden, blue pottery of Jaipur, Alexander's view of China,
Chinese soupspoon, Taoist colour symbolism in Ming &
Ch'ing ceramics, origins of Thai silk, Canton museum.
Auction news, book reviews &c.
ARTS OF ASIA 1979.
profusely illustrated in color, 4 issues lacks March-April &
May-June, solid copy.
Articles: Chinese bamboo carving, Chinese, Japanese & Korean
ceramics at the Freer, Chinese painted cloisonne enamel, the
$117
Imperial Court at Peking, Chou Bronzes, Royal Ontario Museum
Far Eastern Dept., Special National Exhibiton in Peking.
.
Islamic art, Japanese Prints in the Museum Rietberg,
Chinese scroll mounting, SPECIAL ISSUE: The Soken Kisho &
Ojime, Yoshitoshi, Japanese Netsuke, Alexander's Views of
China, Taost colour symbolism in Ming & Ch'ing ceramics,
Canton museum Oriental rugs, Korean chests, Shanghai
garden, blue pottery of Jaipur, Alexander's view of China,
Chinese soupspoon, Taoist colour symbolism in Ming &
Ch'ing ceramics, origins of Thai silk, Canton museum.
Auction news, book reviews &c.
$99
ARTS OF ASIA 1980.
[Hong Kong 1980, Arts of Asia]. Complete set of 6 issues,
very clean, profusely illustrated, solid copy.
Articles: Kiseruzutsu: Japanese pipe case, Chinese ceramics,
Netsuke & the Sokeh Kisho, mythological animals in Netsuke,
Zen paintings, Indonesian art, jade Ju-i scepters, the Third
Netsuke Convention, Lost tribe of China, Watch market in
China, kilns of Lalong, Chinese Snuff bottles.
.
Chinese furniture, making Bali mask, Chinese bronzes, 5000
years of Korean Art, Wayang Museum, Indonesian textiles, art
of Toradja, Pacific Asia Museum, Tibetan wheel of life,
religion & art in N. Wei, temple of Ambika Mata, Buddhist
cave art Lung-men the Te-hua porcelain figurines of 17 &
18th centuries. Surya icons of the Sun-god. Kapilavastu of
Buddha, Kingfisher life & Kingfisher feather jewelry, Loro
Blonyo sculpture of central Java. Auction news, book reviews
&c...
ARTS OF ASIA 1980.
[Hong Kong 1980, Arts of Asia]. Nov. Dec. Issue, very clean,
profusely color illustrated, special issue on Kiseruzutsu
the Japanese pipe case, solid.
.
$90
&c...
$26
ARTS OF ASIA 1980.
[Hong Kong 1980, Arts of Asia]. Issue March-April only,very
clean, color illustrated, solid copy.
.
&c...
$26
ARTS OF ASIA 1980.
Hong Kong 1980, Arts of Asia. Vol. 10, 6 issues, complete
year, very clean, profusely illustrated in color & b.w. very
solid copy.
.
&c...
ARTS OF ASIA 1981.
for the year, very clean, profusely illustrated in color,a
very solid copy.
Articles: 12th International Snuff Bottle Convention, Yao
$90
Taoist painting, Chinese firework Label, Borneo Tattoo,
Okimono & Netsuke, Indianapolis Museum of Art: Ancient
Chinese bronzes, Chinese & Japanese paintings, Chinese
ceramics, Japanese prints.
.
Oriental textiles, Sino-Thai ceramics, Khmer ritual, old
Chinese paper money, modern art in Korea, Korean furniture,
Korean issue, jade, Islamic arts, Museum of FarEastern
Antiquities: covering the whole collection, an artist
Remembers Cambodia, Tomb Sculptures of the Southern
Dynasties, Buddha images from Burma. Auction news, book
reviews.
$92
ARTS OF ASIA 1981.
[Hong Kong 1981, Arts of Asia]. 5 issues, lacks May-June,
many color, b.w. photos, very clean, solid copy.
.
reviews.
$80
ARTS OF ASIA 1981.
[Hong Kong 1981, Arts of Asia]. Nov.-Dec. 1981, very clean,
color & b. w. photos, special OSTASIATISK MUSEET MUSEUM OF
FAR EASTERN ANTIQUITIES issue, solid copy.
.
reviews.
$29
ARTS OF ASIA 1981.
[Hong Kong 1981, Arts of Asia]. March-April 1981, very clean
special on Indianapolis Museum of art, many color & b.w.
photos, covers bronzes, painting, ceramics, textiles, prints
solid copy.
.
reviews.
$26
ARTS OF ASIA 1981.
Hong Kong 1981, Arts of Asia. Jan.-Feb. issue only, very
clean, profusely illustrated color & b.w., Chinese fireworks
labels special feature, solid copy.
.
reviews.
ARTS OF ASIA 1982.
[Hong Kong 1982, Arts of Asia]. Issues: 4 of 6, lacking JanJanuary-April, very good, profusely illustrated in color, a
very solid copy.
Articles: Stevens' collection of Chinese snuff bottles, Burmese "Opium" weights, Christian motifs in Chinese snuff bottles, export fans, Negoro lacquer, John Ogilby, China publisher, Chinese soft paste or steatitic porcelain, Korean painting history, carved Rhino horn, Philippine brass boxes,
Prehistoric Collections in Muzium Negra, Kuala Lumpur, Thai
$19
jewelry & other Thai ceramic & art works, &c...
Useful.
$80
ARTS OF ASIA 1982.
Hong Kong 1982, Arts of Asia. September-October, very clean
profusely illustrated in color, this issue devoted to prehistoric collections in Muzium Negra, Kuala Lumpur, solid
copy.
Articles: Stevens' collection of Chinese snuff bottles, Burmese "Opium" weights, Christian motifs in Chinese snuff bottles, export fans, Negoro lacquer, John Ogilby, China publisher, Chinese soft paste or steatitic porcelain, Korean painting history, carved Rhino horn, Philippine brass boxes,
Prehistoric Collections in Muzium Negra, Kuala Lumpur, Thai
jewelry & other Thai ceramic & art works, &c...
Useful.
$26
ARTS OF ASIA 1983.
Articles: Triennial Index 1980-1982, Indian arts, Japanese
fans of the Meiji period, crickets, Netsuke carver Shoko,
jades, Kakiemon, Beatty Jade collection, musical instruments
of China, Philippine ivory carvings & other arts forms, old
Peking.
.
Indo-Asian shadow figures, Durham University Oriental Museum
their Asian collections &c...
$94
ARTS OF ASIA 1983.
[Hong Kong 1983, Arts of Asia]. 3 Issues lacks Jan.-Feb.,
May-June, July-Aug., Sept.- October very clean, profusely
color illustrated, solid copy.
Peking.
.
$39
ARTS OF ASIA 1983.
[Hong Kong 1983, Arts of Asia]. November-December issue on
Egypt, Near East, India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan,
profusely color illustrated, very clean, solid copy.
Peking.
.
$22
ARTS OF ASIA 1984.
COMPLETE YEAR
Articles: Chang Ta-Ch'ien and his son, Light of Asia,
funerary sculpture of the Northern Sung, overseas Chinese
silversmiths, Antique Maps of Japan, Chinese snuff bottles
in Paris, Kano Tessai, Japanese blue & white porcelain,
modern Mien silver, Angkor Wat Apsaras, ethnic jewelry of
Nepal, Nepalese issue, ancient Ts'ung jade tube, Khmer
monuments, Kampong pastimes, metalwork of the Shanghai
bund, sacred heirlooms, Cricket story &c.
$75
ARTS OF ASIA 1985.
COMPLETE SET OF 6 ISSUES
Articles: Tibetan arts, Nepal, Sri Lanka & S. East Asia,
Arab
furniture of the 19th century, 100 years of Philippine
painting, MOA Museum of Art Atami, Yokohama prints, Tsuba,
miniature bamboo Japanese art, betel leaf holders, Chinese
bird cages, Szechwan's temples, tombs & gardens, Inro,
Chinese thumb rings, Treasures of Islam, Chinese painting,
lacquer in Los Angeles, cloisonn� of Kuo Ming-Chiao &c...
ARTS OF ASIA 1985.
[Hong Kong 1985, Arts of Asia]. Sept./Oct issue only, very
clean, profusely illustrated in color, solid copy.
Articles: Tibetan arts, Nepal, Sri Lanka & S. East Asia,
$94
Arab
furniture of the 19th century, 100 years of Philippine
painting, MOA Museum of Art Atami, Yokohama prints, Tsuba,
miniature bamboo Japanese art, betel leaf holders, Chinese
bird cages, Szechwan's temples, tombs & gardens, Inro,
Chinese thumb rings, Treasures of Islam, Chinese painting,
lacquer in Los Angeles, cloisonn� of Kuo Ming-Chiao &c...
$22
ARTS OF ASIA 1986.
very clean, profusely illustrated in color, solid set.
COMPLETE YEAR 6 ISSUES
Articles: Macau past and present, Old Protestant cemetery,
George Chinnery's view of Macau, National Museum Singapore,
Straits Chinese bridal chamber, 17th century Chinese
porcelain, Wayang puppets, Palaces of Nepal, enamels, jade
and a special issue on the British Museum collection.
$94
ARTS OF ASIA 1986.
[Hong Kong 1986, Arts of Asia]. January-February issue, on
Macau heritage, profusely illustrated in color & b.w. photos
very clean, solid copy.
Articles: Macau past and present, Old Protestant cemetery,
George Chinnery's view of Macau, National Museum Singapore,
Straits Chinese bridal chamber, 17th century Chinese
porcelain, Wayang puppets, Palaces of Nepal, enamels, jade
and a special issue on the British Museum collection.
$17
ARTS OF ASIA 1987.
[Hong Kong 1987, Arts of Asia]. Six issues, a complete year,
very clean, profuselly illustrated, solid copy.
COMPLETE YEAR, 6 ISSUES
Articles: National Museum Singapore, Chinese trade ceramics,
Chinese glove puppet theatre, Southeast Asian ceremonial
textiles, Straits Chinese bridal chamber, Tibetan art,
Mongolian saddle, contemporary prints in India, Ting ware,
white porcelains, Surimono-Ukiyoe, Ohara Museum Kurashiki,
Japanese metal art in Meiji era, Lacquer work of Suzuki
Mutsumi, Bluish-white and Ying-Chi'ing wares of Chingtechen,
Grace Wu Bruce collection of Chinese furniture, Turkish
ceramics &c.
$80
ARTS OF ASIA 1987.
Hong Kong [1987], Arts of Asia. Four issues, wanting January
-February & March-April, very clean copies, profusely color
illustrated, solid copy.
Articles: National Museum Singapore, Chinese trade ceramics,
Chinese glove puppet theatre, Southeast Asian ceremonial
textiles, Straits Chinese bridal chamber, Tibetan art,
Mongolian saddle, contemporary prints in India, Ting ware,
white porcelains, Surimono-Ukiyoe, Ohara Museum Kurashiki,
Japanese metal art in Meiji era, Lacquer work of Suzuki
Mutsumi, Bluish-white and Ying-Chi'ing wares of Chingtechen,
Grace Wu Bruce collection of Chinese furniture, Turkish
ceramics &c.
$60
ARTS OF ASIA 1988.
[Hong Kong 1988, Arts of Asia]. Six issues, a complete year,
profusely illustrated in color, very clean, January-December
1988, solid set. COMPLETE YEAR 6 ISSUES
FIRST EDITION
Articles: Yao-chou ware, dragon in Chinese art, wedding
jewellery in Malaysia, Balinese theatre, classical Ming
garden, paper money of Macau, Chester Beatty collection
of Snuff Bottles, tattoo weights from Burma, Chinese
paintings, beads of India, Khmer temple in Thailand,
Buddhist bronzes from the Nitta Group Collection, early Chou
bronze vessels, Treasure of the Tokugawa, Japanese screens,
Toghoku ceramic museum, Shikoku temples, Kobe City Museum &
Denver Art Museum.
$87
ARTS OF ASIA 1989.
Hong Kong [1989]. 5 issues: Jan.-Aug. & Nov.-Dec.,very clean
solid set.
$63
ARTS OF ASIA 1989.
Hong Kong [1989], Arts of Asia. September-October issue,very
clean, profusely color illustrated. Issue: New Asian Gallery
at Newark Museum:Japan, China, Korea, India, Tibet & Nepal,
solid copy.
$15
ARTS OF ASIA 1990.
Hong Kong 1990, Arts of Asia. Complete vol. 20, 6 issues,
very good, many color & b.w. photos, very clean solid set,
the complete year.
With articles: Yu Chin-chen China's most popular woman artist, beads in Philippines, Wang Shu-sen jade carver, Socialist realism in N. Korea, Buddhist painting of Ladakh, Chinese eating kits, snuff bottles, ceramic cites in Burma, glass
beads of China, central Himalayan art, R.T. Villanueve collection in Manila: export Yuan & Painting, Santos.Highlights
of a jade collection, porcelain for palaces, Newar ceremonial jewellery, Chinese bronzes, 10-14th century Chinese ceramics, oriental carpets, Asian domestic embroideries, Japanese combs & hairpins, Netsuke & metalworking techniques,from
Jomon to Sankama: ceramic treasures. Wagashi: Japanese sweet
cakes. Fuji art museum, Sarnath Buddhist art, Arhats & Mahasiddhas in Himalayan art, Sanghol sculptures, Nias sculpture
and art gallery in a Chinese Imperial garden et al. Auction
news, book reviews &c...
$100
ARTS OF ASIA 1991.
Hong Kong 1991, Arts of Asia. 6 Issues, full year, complete,
very good, profuse color & b.w. photos.
R. N. Villegas: Classic Furniture in the Paulino Que Collection, M. Tranchini: Borobudur: Art and Religion, P. Coyne:
Bridges of Imperial China, R. Cato: Islamic Swords of the
Southern Philippines.
J. Goldstein: The Quest for Satsuma
Ware, H. Cortazzi: Japanese Paintings in the Yamatane Museum
of Art in Tokyo,
W. J. Rathbun: A Textile Treasury in the
Seattle Art Museum, E. Warren:The Woodblock Prints of Kawase
Hasui, P. C. Bassan: Musha Ningyo: A Disappearing Samurai
Heritage, L. Kapp: Appreciating the Japanese Sword. A. Hsi:
Gems of China's Cultural Relics, S. V. R. Cammann: Birds and
Animals as Ming and Ch'ing Badges of Rank, C.Lin-sheng: Ch'ing Dynasty Imperial Enamelled Glassware, C. Pagani: Late
Ch'ing Dynasty Opium Boxes, S. Yiu Yip: Collecting Ming Furniture of Huang Hua-li Wood. V.Dove: Northern Thailand: Legacies of the Lanna Thai Kingdoms, E. Torres: The Paulino Que
Collection of Philippine Paintings, K. K. Sulaiman: Carved
Sword Hilts from Nais, N. Pearce: The T. T. Tsui Gallery of
Chinese Art, G. Lester: Raku: The Beauty of Imperfection. M.
M. Rhie et. al.: Wisdom and Compassion: The Sacred Art of
Tibet, N. F. Singer: Rhino Horn and Elephant Ivory, I. Hersey: Art of Indonesia's Outer Islands, S. Thompson: Japanese
Export Art at the Bowes Museum, M. L. Davis: Pina Fabric of
the Philippines, E. B. Curtis: Glass for K'ang Hsi's Court.
A. Kwau-yau:An Introduction to the Historical Pictures Collection, H. Kam-chuen: Some Interesting Items in the Chinese
Antiquities Section, C. Chu:The Collection of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, G. Tsang: "Too French": The Inaugural
Exhibition of Contemporary French Art. 23 x 30 cm.
$77
ARTS OF ASIA 1992.
Hong Kong 1992. Arts of Asia. 6 issues, full year, complete,
very good, profuse color & b.w. photos.
P. Swart: Japanese Swond Guards in the Vancouver Museum, R.
B. Caldwell: Menuki - The Magnificent Minitures of Japan, G.
Lester: Zen Philosophy in the Japanese Tea Ceremony, H. Cortazzi: The Mingeikan Museum in Tokyo, J. Marschner: "A Taste
for the Orient": Queen Mary II and the Porcelain Collection
at Kensington Palace, P. Pal: The Divine Couple in Himalayan
Art. R. H. Sheeks: Tea Bowls of the Himalayan and Mongolian
Peoples, Y. Po-ta: Jade: Emperor Ch'ien Lung's Collection in
the Palace Museum, Peking, S.B. Singh: The God Vishnu - Concept, Forms, and Images in Uttar Pradesh, S. V. R. Cammann:
Other Mandarin Squares: Korean, Annamese, and Unfamiliar Examples. M. Knight: Chinese Art, W. J. Rathbun: The Japanese
Gallery, R. D. Mowry: Korean Art, I. A. Bierman: Near East
Gallery. C.Conover: Miniature Works of Art, The Simone Hartman Collection, M.Baistrocchi: Additional Notes on the Chinese Water-pipe, R. T. Jose: Philippine Santos in the Paulino
Que Collection, B.Till: Kumbum Lamasery, Sacred Tibetan Buddhist Centre, C. Guillen-Nunez: Macau's Heritage the Guia
Lighthouse, M.Banks: Tomb Sculpture of the Northern Wei Dynasty. C. O. Valdes: Martaban Jars Found in the Philippines,
N. F. Singer: The Gold Relics of Bana Thau, L. Lynton: The
Wild Silk Saris of Eastern India, G.Leonov: The Rite of Consecration in Tibetan Buddhism, A.McBain: Flower Symbolism in
Chinese Art. C. Michaelson: The Joseph E. Hotung Gallery,
Oriental Antiquities in the British Museum, B. Till: Tomb
Statuary of Korea, B. P. Stoltie: Chinese Paktong, Magic Metal with the Soul of Gold, N. Pearce: The Samsung Gallery of
Korean Art at the Victoria and Albert Museum, R.Esser: Archeological Investigations and Finds on a Hong Kong Island. 23
x 30 cm.
$77
ARTS OF ASIA 1993.
good, profusely color illustrated.
Articles: '92 Beijing International Auction and China Treasures '92 Shanghai. Classical Chinese furniture in the Nelson
-Atkins Museum, Kodo-Japanese incense game, Gardens of Kyoto
Tsuba & Japanese swords,early photography & Japanese prints.
Asian art in the Cincinnati Art Museum, George Chinnery and
his contemporaries on the China coast, Conference on Zhejiang Greenware at Univ. H.K., ancient god Siva, Kamavaca text
& their bindings, blue de Hue, Chinese porcelains for the
Vietnamese court. Imperial China: ritual, revival of Buddhism in Mongolia, interior design in Ming dynasty China. Jiang
Zhaohe Chinese figure painter, sites & stucco figureines of
Nalanda, straits Chinese jewelry. Chang Foundation, Farquhar
collection: natural history drawings of Malacca. Chinese celadons: the collection of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Chia. Malay Islamic Manuscripts: arts of the book in the Malay archipelago.
Blanc de Chine Hickley collection, Joe Grimberg collection
of Chinese snuff bottles. Treasures of the Warring states.
$77
ARTS OF ASIA 1995.
good, profusely color illustrated.
Articles: Recapturing Utagawa Kunisada, Washi Japan's handmade paper & its myriad uses, Rhythm & repeats in Japanese
porcelain design, Japanese stone appreciation, Tokkuri a saluation to Japanese Sake bottle. Chinese opium pipe, Keisuke
Serizawa, Chinese bronze Bodhisattva sculptures, Bhutanese
women's dress, Song-Ming jades. Chinese ceramics from Song
to Qing, Mengdiexuan Collection of metalwork, Chris Hall
Chinese textiles & regalia, M.K. Lau collecton 20th century
Chinese paintings, Chinese snuff bottles in the Hui collection. Art of Eastern India in the Avery Brundage collection,
Chinese pig tales, Timorese tribal bracelets, Chinese textiles related to Tibetan Buddhism, stone architecture of the
Karnali Basin, head-dress of the Tibetan Nyinba in Nepal,
gold treasure of Wonoboyo at Jakarta National Museum. Sagemono, Golden age of Satsuma, circle & the sword, personal
account of Japanese sword study, Chishakuin Kyoto, Chinese
actress. Archaic jades in Lantien Shanfang Collection, jade
from neolithic to Qing, jade colloquy, art of Mongolia's
Buddhist renaissance, searching for Li Keran and the Eight
Eccentrics.
130 ARTS, P.L.W.
TETSUBIN: A JAPANESE WATERKETTLE.
Groningen 1987, Geldermaslen. Blue cloth, 582p., 190 b.w.
photos & line drawings, map, bibliography, chronology,index,
solid, "AS NEW COPY," in excellent dust jacket.
A scholarly and systematic study of these important and
collectable objects, placing them in their cultural and
social context as well as charting their historical
development as tea and household utensils.
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This the first monograph devoted exclusively to Japanese
casted iron water kettles. It is the major single English
language resource and reference.
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Hitherto there were only a few resources, but in Japanese.
Valuable for any Japanese antique collector, or student of
Japanese tea.
$75
*
$109
SUBSTANTIAL COLLECTOR'S REFERENCE AND PICTORIAL RESOURCE
131 ARTS, P.W.L.
JAPANESE PORCELAIN: A Collector's Guide to General Aspects
& Decorative Motifs.
Lochem 1983, Uitgeversmaatschappi. Blue cloth, very good, dj
178p., index, bibliography, appendix of hundreds of pottery
marks/seals, 100 + figures, 90 color photos, 16 x 25 cm.
S C A R C E
This is a major reference resource for collectors & students
of motifs found on Japanese porcelain & other objects. This
is a fine dictionary of the large & various traditional
designs and motifs found in Japanese art, as well as those
found on porcelains.
*
Few books cover this subject at all, none in the depth
given herein. This monograph is loaded with figures and
photos showing examples, variations, and the meaning of
each. This work also covers the development of Japanese
porcelain from the between the middle of the 17th century
and the beginning of the 19th centuries. Covers also foreign
porcelain trade of the Portuguese, the Dutch East India
Company [V.O.C.], &c.
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With a chapter devoted to the techniques of porcelain
making in old Japan: kilns, clay-composition, firing
process, enamel & colors, spur marks, &c. Description of the
types of porcelains: blue-and-white, Imari, Kakiemon,
Kutani, Nabeshima & Hirado wares.
*
$65
132 AS IDLE AS PAINTED SHIP.
"AS IDLE AS A PAINTED SHIP."
[New York 1918, Asia]. Extracted photo-article, [8]p., 8 2tone photos.
With photos and descriptions of Fuji, Japanese sail boats,
Chinese sail boats, dawn in the harbor of Singapore, a
solitary fisherman on Dhal Lake, &c.
$20
A SUPERB MONOGRAPH ON ONE OF JAPAN'S GREATIST ARTISTS
133 [ASAI, CHU Tadashi.] MOKUGOKAI comp.
MOKUGO NIHON GASHU: A GROUP OF PAINTINGS BY ASAI [CHU]
TADASHI COLLECTED BY THE MOKUGO CLUB.
[Kyoto 1909, Unsodo]. Green boards, thread-tied spine, tall
folio 24.6 x 37.5 cm., very clean. a bit of edge/corner wear
contents solid, 8 color woodblock prints, 81 b.w. collotype
photos, [Small Edition ca.200 Copies] THE RARE FIRST EDITION
. * * A STUNNING COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTED MONOGRAPH * *
.
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AN IMPORTANT JAPANESE PAINTER AND INFLUENTIAL ARTIST
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This is a stunning work, with 8 full-page color woodblock
printed illustrations, plus 81 b.w. collotypes, showing
89 examples of Asai's and other artist's paintings.
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A DELUXE BOOK:
This work was beautifully printed with 8 color woodblock
prints, before which are tissue guards with the Japanese
painting title and the owner's name. This copy also contains
seven additional typed English sheets giving the title,
owner's name for the first 8 color prints, [lacks 1 sheet]
and translation of the Japanese.
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The work was compiled by the committee from the MOKUGO KAI
[MOKUGO CLUB] and includes the works of Nakazawa Iwata,
Ikebe Gissho, Tsumaki Tsuruichi, Yamamoto Shunkyo, Kagoi
Toshiro, Kikuchi Samataro and Miyakodori Eiki.
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WHO WAS THE ARTIST ASAI CHU [Tadashi] [1856-1907]:
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Per Roberts below states, he was a "Western-style painter,
born in Kazusa province,, moved to Tokyo, later Kyoto, a
pupil of Kunisawa Shikuro at his private school Shogido in
1875, and Antonio Fontanesi the next year at the Kobu
Daigaku Bijitsu Gakko. In 1888, with Kawamura Kiyo-o and
others, set up the Meiji Bijutsukai. In 1898 taught at the
Tokyo School of Fine Arts. Served as a war artist in the
Sino-Japanese war. From 1900 to 1902 in France, living first
in Paris, then in Grez [near Paris], where he did some of
his best work; exhibited at the Paris Exposition of 1900. On
his return moved to Kyoto and became professor at the Kyoto
Kogei Gakko; also took a leading part in Kyoto art circles
as director of the Kansai Bijutsuin and founder of the
Shogoin Yoga Kenkyusho. Among his best pupils were Ishii
Hakutei, Umehara Ryuzaburo, and Yasui Sotaro. A leading
painter of his time, most influential in the development of
Western-style painting in Japan." He is well collected by
world museums.
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Wikipedia has an excellent article on Asai Chu.
Asai Chu was a Japanese painter, noted for his pioneering
work in developing the yoga (Western-style) art movement in
late 19th century and early twentieth-century Japanese
painting.
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Asai was born to an ex-samurai class household in Sakura, in
the Kanto region of Japan, where his father had been a
retainer of the Sakura Domain. He attended the domain
school, where his father was principal, and left home in
1873 to pursue English language studies in Tokyo. However,
he became interested in the arts, and enrolled as a pupil of
Kunisawa Shinkuro in western oil painting classes. In 1876,
he enrolled as one of the first students in the Kobubijutsu
Gakko [the Technical Fine Arts School], where he was able to
study under the Italian foreign advisor Antonio Fontanesi,
who had been hired by the Meiji government in the late 1870s
to introduce Western oil painting to Japan.
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He also tutored the noted poet Masaoka Shiki in the
techniques of Western art, and was the model for a character
in Natsume Soseki�s novel "SANSHIRO."
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Asai also used a number of "Go" or "studio names: Go:
Mokugo, Mokugyo.
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A number of Asai�s works have been recognized by the
Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs as
"IMPORTANT CULTURAL PROPERTIES.".
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THE TWO EDITIONS:
[AND UNSODO THE PUBLISHER]
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The title was printed in two editions:
The FIRST EDITION OF 1909, superbly done, and a much later
and poor quality edition of 1927.
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This the FIRST EDITION OF 1909 is an exceptionally fine
printing of the first pull off the woodblocks in full color.
The quality of Unsodo in their early days was of the highest
standard in Japan of the period.
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The second edition was printed some eight years later in
1927, reflecting the world-wide depression attitude of
poor-quality Japanese goods. This edition is can not compare
to the high quality First Edition.
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THE BINDING:
The work is bound in the original green-pictorial paper
covered boards, with a decoration of flowers from the
artists collection. The binding is solidly stitched with
[recent] purple threads.
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PROTECTED IN CHITSU:
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The book is protected in a typical indigo-blue cloth covered
Japanese Chitsu case, circa the 1940's-50's period. It is
very clean and solid, without any issues, complete with 2
bone clasps, all in all, in excellent condition.
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CONDITION:
The book covers show signs of use and wear at the corners
and edges, the contents is very clean, with all tissue
guards placed before each illustration. There was a tiny
worm hole on 2 pages, in the lower margins, properly
restored ages ago, this is not anywhere near the graphics,
the work is very solid.
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REFERENCES:
WorldCat lists:
http://www.worldcat.org/title/mokugo-nihongashu/oclc/8447778
77/editions?editionsView=true&referer=br
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Wikipedia cites him:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asai_Ch%C5%AB
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Link:
http://www.myjapanesehanga.com/home/artists/asai-chu-1856-19
07
This illustrates a number of his drawings, and prints, with
biographical data.
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ROBERTS, Laurance P.: A DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS:
PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PRINTS, LACQUER, cites this
artist on p.6, left column.
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134 ASIA SCENE.
ASIA SCENE.
[Tokyo 1957-8, Sankei]. Stiff pictorial wrs., 21 x 28 cm.,
profuse photos, English text, pages average 96-66 per issue,
very good, as issued, odd group: Dec. 1957; 1958: Jan.-Feb.,
April & Sept, group of 4 issues as a lot.
This is an ecclectic journal on 'new' Japan, just after
World War II, and after the occupation.
*
This work covers Japan's progress in manufacturing, economics, women's right and culture, festivals, costume, Kimono,
foreign trade, art, sports, style, fashion trends, movies,
theater, trendy news, entertainment, religion, foreign
relations, "sister boys," headlines for each year, Noh
plays, enduring elegance, What is Japanese? Art collectors
$1559
and their treasures, woodblock prints, book scene, inside
communist China, S.E. Asia, Japanese pin-up girls, falconry
in Japan, medical science, Japanese ceramics, Japanese
behind Korean bars, Third Asian Games, art of Taikan,
Japanese pearl industry, Judo and too many others !!!
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$48
135 ASIA SOCIETY.
MASTERPIECES OF ASIAN ART IN AMERICAN COLLECTIONS II.
[New York 1970], Asia Soc. Green cloth, very good, 150p.,
8 color, 96 b.w. photos, large A4 fomat, clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Covering India, Nepal, Indonesia, China and Japan, ceramics,
sculpture, some screens, scrolls, woodblock, calligraphy,
porcelain, wood, stone, &c. Excellent reference source.
136 ASIA: THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE ON THE ORIENT.
ASIA: VOLUME 30, 1930. THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE ON THE ORIENT.
[Concord 1930, Asia]. # 3 Pictorial wrs., very good, pp.156229, profusely b. w. illustrated throughout, bibliography,
large format 22.5 x 30.5 cm., leading edge margin slightly
damaged, no text loss, else very good. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Contents:
#3 March:
IN HOLY MECCA by Dr. Riza-Tewfik.
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OUTRIGGER BOATS OF MADASGASCAR by James Hornell.
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CHINA'S DESPERATE GESTURE [mandate of Nanking government as
led by Chiang Kai-shek, denouncing extraterritorialty] by
Rodney Gilbert.
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AS HUMAN AS WE ARE [about Africa] by Erick Berry.
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DIGGING UP DEAD CITIES. [Mohenjo-Daro] by Dorothy Mackay.
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HUNTING SOUL-STUFF [head-hunting by Ifugaos] by R. Barton.
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HEART-BEATS IN INDIA by C. Andrews..
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MY CAPE TOWN TO LONDON FLIGHT [Southern Rhodesia] Lady
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SUNDAY IN A RUSSIAN VILLAGE by Maurice Hindus.
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#4 April:
THE MONTE CARLO OF THE ORIENT [Macao] by Aleko Lilus.
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WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THE PHILIPPINES by Edward Bowditch.
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EVER-OLD, EVER-NEW KASHMIR pictorial, photos by J. Noel.
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THE HEIR OF LENIN [Stalin] by William White.
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THE MOSQUE OF THE MUFTI by Vincent Sheean.
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SOME JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS pictorial.
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THE PALACE OF DOGS OF CHINA by Elsie Weil.
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AS HUMAN AS WE ARE [Hill pagans of Nigeria] by Erick Berry.
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THE PUZZLE OF CHINESE FOREIGN RELATION by James Shotwell.
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MY CAPE TOWN TO LDONDON FLIGHT [on to Cairo] by Lady Heath
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CHERRY BLOSSOMS: I: Japanese spring in America by Paul
Russell. II First among flowers by Keizo Matsuno.
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LATEST TURN OF THE MANCHURIAN WHEEL BY Herbert Elliston.
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DINDIKI by Andre Gide.
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HIGH TARTARY II: Into the Heavenly Mountains, by Owen
Lattimore.
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MY CAPE TOWN TO LONDON FLIGHT IV: Home to London in a
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HEROES OF THE AMERICAS SEEN BY OLD JAPAN, pictorial.
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WHEN THE SUN WENT OUT IN THE PHILIPPINES by Beverley
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THE NEW ROAD. [Nanking] A Story, by Pearl Buck.
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A VAGABOND AMONG THE SUN-ISLES III Gossip of White Rabaul,
by Margaret Matches.
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A CHILD OF OLD STAMBOUL by Hadije Selma Ekrem.
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EXPLORING FOR PLANTS IN CEYLON by David Fairdchild.
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A ROYAL CITY THAT DOESNT CARE [Kentung, Burma] by Ralph
Henderson.
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WHITE MAN'S LAW AMONG FILIPINO TRIBESMEN [Kalingas, Bontoc &
head-hunters], by R. Barton.
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ANIMAL SCROLLS [Japanese] pictorial from the Louis Ledoux
collection.
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TURKEY AND CHINA by Arnold Toynbee.
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HINDU TEMPLES OF MYSORE by Frieda Das.
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HIGH TARTARY III: The American Dukes in the Tien-Shan [Inner
Mongolia/Gobi] by Owen Lattimore.
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FIRECRACKERS AND WHITE TULLE. [A Chinese wedding in Hawaii],
by Loraine Kuck.
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A ROMAN ALPHABET FOR MODERN CHINA by Ching-chun Wang.
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HASHISH SMUGGGLERS OF EGYPT by Seudamore Jarvis.
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PIG AND POI IN PARADISE by Don Blanding.
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DEADLOCK IN INDIA by G. Garratt.
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A PLACE OF WONDERFUL DEATH by Frederick Drowne.
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TWILIGHT OF THE GEISHA pictorial.
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POINTS OF VIEW ABOUT THE SOVIET UNION by Paul Scheffer.
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THE MONASTERY OF THE OAK POOL by Ruth Tenney.
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A VAGABOND AMONG THE SUN-ISLES by Margaret Matches.
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THE GOSPEL OF A HINDU MONK by Romain Rolland.
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THE CHINESE PIPE-ORGAN by S. Chen.
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THE JAVANESE BLACK COBRA by Felix Koopstein.
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A LETTER FROM SUMATRA dictated by Virginia Welch.
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#8 August:
MONEY BY THE TON by Rodney Gilbert.
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CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE IN INDIA by Ramananda Chatterjee.
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A TABLOID IN BANGKOK by Andrew Freeman.
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RUINS OF PENANCE by Lt.Col. V. Prescott-Westcar.
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NEW YORK TIGERS FROM MALAYA pictorial.
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THE GOSPEL OF A HINDU MONK II by Romain Rolland.
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PLACE OF HAPPINESS pictorial.
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SINGING-TO HER DEATH a story by Pearl Buck.
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FISHING IN INDIAN WATERS pictorial, photos by James Hornell.
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BRITISH TWO-PRONGED POLICY IN PALESTIN by Vincent Sheean,
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#9 September:
SPIRITUAL COMRADESHIP AMONG RACES by Sir Francis
Younghusband.
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PILLS OF TEN THOUSAND EFFICACIES by James Bennett.
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OOZY PASTURES OF THE CROCODILE by Alexander Reynolds.
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A BOOTLET DANCE AMONG THE MA-NANJIA by Inglis Fletcher.
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MERCHANDISE OF FEZ by Eleanor Hoffman.
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A LESSON IN PUSHTU by Harry Wedeck.
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THE GOSPEL OF A HUNDU MONK III by Romain Rolland.
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LAMAS DEVIL-DANCERS AND A LIVING GOD pictorial.
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A TABLOID IN BANGKOK II by Andrew Freeman.
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A CHILD OF OLD STAMBOUL IV by Hadije Selma Ekrem.
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COVERS CHINA, KOREA, JAPAN, INDIAN SUBCONTINENT & S.E. ASIA
143 ASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO.
A DECADE OF COLLECTING: An Exhibition Celebrating the 10th
Anniversary of the AAMSF & Avery Brundage Collection,
San Francisco [1976], AAMSF. Color stiff wrs., very good,
bit larger than A4 size, 191p., bibliography, 280 color and
$20
b.w. photos.
Covers the recent acquisitions of Chinese, Korean, Japanese,
Indian, Indian Subcontinent, Lamaist countries, Southeast
Asian & Persiain materials of all cultures & periods. A very
good illustrated reference.
$7
144 ASIAN PORNO DVD.
ASIAN PORNO DVD: CHINESE, JAPANESE, S.E. ASIAN GIRLS.
We have a selected group of various titles of Asian porno
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please inquire, and we will be happy to assist. These are
This is a good set of dvd's, price is $25 + shipping.
$5
EXCELLENT SCHOLARLY ARTICLES IN ALL FIELDS ABOUT JAPAN
145 ASIATIC SOCIETY OF JAPAN.
THE TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF JAPAN.
Tokyo 1913, A.S.J.Grey cloth over boards,very good,p.493-680
vol 51, pt.4: W.Schwartz; THE GREAT SHINTO SHRINE OF IDZUMO:
Some notes on Shinto,Ancient & Modern, author's presentation
copy, clean ex-liberary copy, the usual marks, solid. SCARCE
These are bound in the original 1/2 cloth spine over boards,
all in very good or better condition. Uniformly bound by the
publisher. By and large these books were reference copies,
and not circulated. Later editions are in the original stiff
buff wrappers.
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FIRST AND ONLY EDITION:
This title was only published by the Asiatic Society in
Japan, by and large all are this original edition, except
where stated otherwise.
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PASON J. TREAT GIFT PLATE COPIES:
Some copies are with College gift book plate: PAYSON J.
TREAT COLLECTION, ex-library copies with the usual stamps,
and or small stamp on margin of title page & or possibly
another on lower edge, else very clean solid copies.
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Some of these copies are also signed on the inside cover by
PAYSON J. TREAT, all with the above gift bookplate came from
his private collection.
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NOTE:
Not all copies listed came from PAYSON J. TREAT.
Please inquire with us, if you want to know which copy came
from his collection.
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$37
Tokyo 1914, A.S.J.Grey cloth over boards, very good, 681p.
vol 42, pt.1: article: W. MCLAREN: JAPANESE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, clean ex-library copy, usual marks, College gift book
plate, PAYSON J. TREAT COLLECTION signed by Payson J. Treat.
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193 ATCHLEY, Virginia. et al.
THE VIRGINIA ATCHLEY COLLECTION OF JAPANESE MINIATURE ARTS.
[A Color Reference of 400 Netsuke, Inro, Ojime & Sagemono]
Chicago 2006, Artmedia Resources. Blue cloth, 360p.,new copy
co-author Neil Davey, covers 400 pieces, 760 color photos,
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FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION
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WHO WAS VIRGINIA ATCHLEY:
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For over forty years, the name Virginia Atchley has been
synonymous with the collecting of miniature Japanese arts in
America. Her eclectic collection encompassed Netsuke, Inro,
pipe cases [Kiseru] and tobacco boxes in a wide range of
styles, techniques and materials. She was also a senior
member of the International Netsuke Society [I.N.S.]
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Virginia Atchley decided to share her collection with other
aficionados. Detailed here are over 400 pieces of her best
and most loved examples, with individual close-up
photographs of each piece and also the artist signatures.
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CO-AUTHORED BY NEIL DAVEY:
The eminent Neil K. Davey has been the leading expert and
author on Japanese Netsuke, Inro, Ojime, Japanese
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DAVEY, Neil K.: NETSUKE: A Comprehensive Study Based on the
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ATCHLEY, Virginia. et al.: NETSUKE: Japanese Sculpture in
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194 ATWOOD, Elizabeth.
JAPAN'S HONORABLE FLOWERS.
[New York 1919, Asia. Extracted article from Asia magazine,
very clean, pages, 647-668, 12 b.w. photos, with essay,solid
copy.
$20
195 AUBOYER, Jeannine. et al.
ORIENTAL ART: A HANDBOOK OF STYLES AND FORMS.
New York [1980], Rizzoli. Brown boards, 608p., bibliography,
glossary, 12 maps, 2063 illustrations,very good, co-authors:
Michel Berurdeley, Jean Boisselier, Huguett Rousset et al,
very solid copy.
This highly useful reference source covers in detail the art
history and artifacts of Japan, China, Korea, Nepal, Tibet,
India-Pakistan-Afghanistan-Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Burma,
Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Champa and Vietnam.
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illustration, list of museums, bibliography, and outline of
art style. By and large, an excellent overall reference to
the areas.
THE ORIENTAL WORLD: India and South-East Asia, China,
Korea & Japan.
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New York [1967], McGraw-Hill. Black cloth, very good, dj.,17
176p.,index,bibliography,glossary, 112 color,114 b.w.photos,
end paper maps, co-author was Roger Goepper on the Far East.
This is an integrated Asian art history, covering the arts
of the main cultures. Giving 228 superb examples of art work
and essays on these cultures. India & S.E.Asia: covers the
prehistory, protohistory & early history, ancient schools &
transitional styles. The cl;assical styles: Gupta, post-Gupta and Pala-sena styles. The medieval period, Muslim art,
with conclusions. China, Korea & Japan: covers the earliest
times through each art historic period, down to the 19th
century. An excellent work, giving a juxtapositon comparison
between each culture. Highly useful art history.
$80
THE ORIENTAL WORLD: India and South-East Asia, China,
Korea & Japan.
New York [1967], McGraw-Hill. Black cloth, very good, dj.,17
176p.,index,bibliography,glossary, 112 color,114 b.w.photos,
e.p. maps,co-author R. Goepper,clean ex-library marked copy.
This is an integrated Asian art history, covering the arts
of the main cultures. Giving 228 superb examples of art work
and essays on these cultures. India & S.E.Asia: covers the
prehistory, protohistory & early history, ancient schools &
transitional styles. The cl;assical styles: Gupta, post-Gupta and Pala-sena styles. The medieval period, Muslim art,
with conclusions. China, Korea & Japan: covers the earliest
times through each art historic period, down to the 19th
century. An excellent work, giving a juxtapositon comparison
between each culture. Highly useful art history.
WITH THE MOST MAGNIFICIENT CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHIC COLOR PLATES
198 AUDSLEY, George A.
THE ORNAMENTAL ARTS OF JAPAN.
London 1882-4, Sampson. Black blind stamped gilt leather, 30
x 41 cm.,very clean, lavishly gilt decorated front covers,
2 folio vol. set, 68 color chromolithos, ca 250 b.w. plates,
neatly rebacked with leather using the old spine. R A R E !
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This important art history covers the major Japanese art
forms in great detail, supported with lavish plates,
illustrating 116 individual items in color and hundreds in
black & white. With copious index to artists, subjects,
techniques & a host of others. Some major areas covered
include drawing, painting, engraving, printing, embroidery,
textile, fabrics, lacquer, incrusted, metal work, sword
fittings, cloisonn� enamel, modeling and carving, sculpture,
heraldry & Japanese woodblock color prints.
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gold. All in all an impressive and very elegant binding and
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199 AURITI, Giacinto.
ON JAPANESE ART: Comparative Observations on Far Eastern and
Western Art.
Tokyo 1937, K.B.S. White stiff wrs., 41p., very good copy.
Comparative observations on Far-Eastern & Western art, solid
copy. FIRST EDITION
Comparative observations on Far-Eastern & Western Art.
$15
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY, BRONZES, LACQUER, CREAMICS, BUDDHIST...
200 AVERY BRUNDAGE COLLECTION.
AVERY BRUNDAGE COLLECTION: Selected Works of Art.
[Mexico 1968, N.p.]. Stiff pictorial wrs., very good, [64p.]
5 color, 31 b. w. photos, bibliography, English, French,
Spanish text. Chinese Painting, Bronzes, Buddhist Arts &c.
FIRST EDITION
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Olympics, and displays a loan exhibition from the De Young
Museum Society. It illustrates and describes Chinese ritual
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vessels, porcelains, jades, cloisonne, ivory carvings, lacquerware, paintings and Japanese bronzes, wood sculptures,
Chinese landscape paintings, Buddhist Icons, lacquers, etc.
The Tokyo and Mexico editions are slightly different, but
contain about the same kind of reference material.
CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGY, BRONZES, LACQUER, CREAMICS, BUDDHIST...
201 AVERY BRUNDAGE COLLECTION.
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AVERY BRUNDAGE COLLECTION: Selected Works of Art.
[Osaka 1970, Yomiuri].Stiff pictorial wrs.,very good, 144p.,
9 color, 162 b. w. photos, chronology, English and Japanese
text, edges, part of cover partially browned, else clean and
a solid copy. Chinese Painting, Bronzes, Buddhist Arts &c.
This book covers the cultural program for the Mexico City
Olympics, and displays a loan exhibition from the De Young
Museum Society. It illustrates and describes Chinese ritual
bronze vessels, stone stele, ceramic equestrians, ceramic
vessels, porcelains, jades, cloisonne, ivory carvings, lacquerware, paintings and Japanese bronzes, wood sculptures,
Chinese landscape paintings, Buddhist Icons, lacquers, etc.
The Tokyo and Mexico editions are slightly different, but
contain about the same kind of reference material.
$3
SUPERBLY "WAY COOL" ZEN PAINTINGS !
202 AWAKAWA, Yasuichi.
ZEN PAINTING.
[Tokyo 1970,] Kodansha. Black cloth, very clean, 184p.,notes
& biographies on the artists, 140 b. w. photos & examples,
about A4 size, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
This wonderful work illustrates and showes many examples of
the impact of Zen on painting. Also covered are the brush
marks of infinity, with lucid commentaries on each of the
139 works, notes on the artists.
.
Translated by John Bester.
.
Very Zen and Way Cool Zen Sumi [black & white] art works by
the masters.... You need this to reduce your stress and Zen
out.
.
$19
ZEN PAINTING.
[Tokyo 1970,] Kodansha. Black cloth,very clean, 184p., notes
and biographies on the artists, 140 b.w. photos & examples.
2nd printing,about A4 size, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
.
.
out.
.
$17
ZEN PAINTING.
[Tokyo 1974,] Kodansha. Black cloth,very clean, 184p., notes
& biographies on the artists, 140 b.w. photos & examples,
abouot A4, former owner's rubber stamps, else solid.
.
.
out.
.
$15
ECCLECTIC WORK, ILLUSTRATED WOODBLOCK BOOKS, IVORY, METAL...
205 BAEKELAND, Frederick.
IMPERIAL JAPAN: The Art of the Meiji Era 1868-1912.
Ithaca [1980], Johnson Museum. Stiff wrs.,very clean, 155 bw
photos, index, bibliography, 22 x 28 cm., solid copy.
FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION OF 2500 COPIES
This well organized exhibition addresses the various art
forms of the Meiji era, including painting, calligraphy,
lacquer, woodblock prints and illustrated books, ivory,
wood, metalwork, cloisonne and ceramics. The print section
covers works by Yoshitoshi, Koson, Kiyochia, Gyosai, Gekko,
Seitei, Kokyo et al. A very useful reference source.
*
$12
206 BALL, Katherine M.
DECORATIVE MOTIVES OF ORIENTAL ART.
London [1927], Lane. Black cloth, very good, folio, 286p.,
673 b.w. plates, minor corner wear, top gilt, 25 x 32.5 cm.,
else clean and solid copy.
Discusses major themes in Japanese and Chinese art: dragon,
phoenix, unicorn, crane, peacock, & other birds & animals.
Highly informative, including basic and general information
the different sources of inspiration as well as all of the
specific uses in oriental art. An exceptional reference
source, very well-illustrated from the works of well-known
artists. Different perspectives are discussed... very nice.
$60
207 BALL, Katherine M.
DECORATIVE MOTIVES OF ORIENTAL ART.
London [1927], Lane. Black cloth, very good, folio, 286p.,
673 b.w. plates, neatly rebacked using the old spine, a bit
of corner wear, else clean & solid copy, folio 25 x 32.5 cm.
Discusses major themes in Japanese and Chinese art: dragon,
phoenix, unicorn, crane, peacock, & other birds & animals.
Highly informative, including basic and general information
the different sources of inspiration as well as all of the
specific uses in oriental art. An exceptional reference
source, very well-illustrated from the works of well-known
artists. Different perspectives are discussed... very nice.
$56
208 BANDO, Shojun. et al.
A BIBLIOGRAPHY ON JAPANESE BUDDHISM.
Tokyo 1958, CIIB. Stiff wrs., 180p., index, 1660 entries,
divided into subjects, bright, clean copy, 15 x 21 cm.
$36
AN EXCELLENT PICTORIAL REFERENCE SOURCE
209 BARBANSON, Adrienne.
FABLES IN IVORY: Japanese Netsuke and their Legends.
Rutland [1961], Tuttle. Brown cloth spine over boards, very
clean,116p.,8 color,52 b.w. plates, bibliography, preface by
Felix Tikotin,large format:26 x 25 cm., dust jacket in mylar
protector,3 torn away spots, else solid.FIRST & ONLY EDITION
An important reference source, covering Netsuke in terms of
legends, carving methods, materials used, the multi-form of
this miniature sculpture. Also covered are the legendary
figures depicted, with excellent close-up
photography.
$31
AN EXCELLENT PICTORIAL REFERENCE SOURCE
210 BARBANSON, Adrienne.
FABLES IN IVORY: Japanese Netsuke and their Legends.
Rutland [1961], Tuttle. Brown cloth spine over boards, very
good, 116p., 8 color, 52 b.w. plates, bibliography, preface
by Felix Tikotin, clean solid copy.
FIRST & ONLY EDITON
An important reference source, covering Netsuke in terms of
legends, carving methods, materials used, the multi-form of
this miniature sculpture. Also covered are the legendary
figures depicted, with excellent close-up
photography.
$27
211 BARKER, Richard. et al.
NETSUKE: The Miniature Sculpture of Japan.
[London 1976], British Museum. Red cloth, very clean, dj.
184p., 7 color plates & 641 text illustrations, index,
concordance of registration numbers, glossary, bibliography,
solid copy, in nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
Co-author Lawrence Smith of the British Museum.
This work is exceptionally comprehensive, offering a photo
for each work, some with additional photos of signatures and
details. Each piece is identified, signature read, date and
size given, along with the owner's name. A very valuable and
quite useful reference source for any student or collector.
*
"Netsuke" opens the door to almost every aspect of Japanese
life seen in miniature."
*
$19
212 BARNET, Sylvan. et al.
ZEN INK PAINTINGS.
[Ahead of Title: GREAT JAPANESE ART.]
[London 1982], Sawers. Black cloth, very clean, folio, 94p.,
bibliography, 51 b.w. photo plates, co-author was Wm. Burto,
solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent resource for Zen Sumi paintings, with a
background to Chinese Zen painting Liang K'ai, the Poet Li
.
A Zen triptych Mu-ch'i, Crane, Kuan-yin, & monkeys.
Patriarchs and Eccentrics, portraits, landscapes, birds,
flowers, an allegory of enlighten, and calligraphy.
*
Beautifully done.
$17
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE WITH REAL PAPER SAMPLES
213 BARRETT, Timothy.
JAPANESE PAPERMAKING: Traditions, Tools & Techniques.
New York [1984], Weatherhill. Brown cloth, very clean, 317p.
165 b.w. photos, index, 3 appendices, 2nd. printing, bibliography, 29 drawings, crisp, bright copy, has ca. 2 mm. wedge
clipped off first fly, else verso illustration is fine, dj.
An excellent text, covering in great detail Japanese paper:
past & present, use, production. Raw fiber production,
cultivation, harvesting, stripping, black, green & white
bark.
.
Fiber preparation, cooking, washing, cleaning, beating,
finished fiber. Sheet formation: Nagashi-zuki action,
Tororoaoi: key to Japanese papermaking. Tororo cultivation,
drying and finishing. The tools, craft,
equipment. A superb text.
*
A SUPERB REFERENCE FOR OLD BUDDHIST ICONS IN JAPANESE ART
$75
214 BASKETT, Mary W.
FOOTPRINTS OF THE BUDDHA: Japanese Buddhist Prints from
American and Japanese Collections.
[Philadelphia] 1980, Philadelphia Mus. Art. Stiff pictorial
wrs., very good, 125p., bibliography, 81 tipped in color and
many b.w. photos, chronology, catalogue, abbreviations list,
19 x 28 cm., clean solid copy.
A superb reference on Japanese icons found on ancient
woodblock prints, paintings, Japanese woodblock prints,
woodblock printed books, scrolls &c.
*
This work traces and illustrates the earliest examples of
Buddhist icons as found in a 753 A.D. Nara stone carving,
and in the earliest woodblock print, early 12th century example ca. 898-1185 [Late Heian period], down to
contemporary Buddhist prints through 1975.
*
The major focus of the work is on the ancient examples down
to the late 19th century.
*
$15
THE THEME OF JAPANESE DOLLS IN WOODCUT PRINTS AND OTHERS...
215 BATEN, Lea.
PLAYTHINGS AND PASTIMES IN JAPANESE PRINTS.
[Tokyo 1995], Shufunotomo. White boards, dust jacket, as new
index, 160p., bibliography, 22 x 27 cm., solid.FIRST EDITION
An excellent reference on Japanese dolls as found in woodcut
prints, ceramic sculptures, in cloth and a wide variety of
other mediums.
*
An useful resource, great for collectors.
*
216 BATTERBERRY, Michael.
CHINESE & ORIENTAL ART.
New York [1968], McGraw-Hill. Red cloth, very good, 236p.,20
color, 122 b.w. photos, index, 9.75 x 12 inches, dj., folio,
very clean, solid copy. FIRST EDITION
An interesting art history from the religious and decorative
$10
perspective in the rich artistic cultures of China, Korea,
Japan and India. An integrated study covering the art works
of each country, beginning at the earliest period, through
the 19th century. Each culture carefully accessed, contrasted with the others and compared to render a useful art history valuable to any student of East Asian art & culture.
$7
217 BAUR COLLECTION.
THE BAUR COLLECTION GENEVA.
[Geneva] 1994, [Baur]. Stiff color wrs., very good, many
color photos, French text, covers 84 items summary title:LES
TRESORS DU TUKANG: Ceramicques d'Extreme Orient trouvees en
Indonesie, Collection de l'Ambassadeur & Mme. Chas. Muller.
An excellent history & guide to the collection. Consisting
of Chinese ceramics, jades, celadons, Ming Ch'i,
enamelware, Japanese Netsuke, Inro, woodblock prints,
sword furniture, ceramics, lacquer ware, ivories, tea,
tobacco &c.
AN EARLY COLLECTION OF BEATO & STILLFRIED PHOTOGRAPHS
218 [BEATO, Felice & Raimund Von STILLFRIED.]
NOTEBOOK OF FELICE BEATO & RAIMUND VON STILLFRIED
PHOTOGRAPHS.
[Japan, n.d. ca. 1871-1883]. Notebook mounted sepia tone
photographs, two basic sizes: smallest: 108 each 8.5 x 5 cm,
largest: 8 each: 14 x 12 cm., all very good, strong, clear
non-faded images, first photo has small tear balance fine.
This is a rare collection of Stillfried & Beato photographs.
Mounted in a lined paper notebook, no covers, 17.5 x 21 cm.,
soiled first blank & back cover pages, contents quite clean.
Each page has about 6 small images per page, and other pages
have a combination of one large with about 3 smaller sized
photos, [22 pages] with photos, balance are blanks. A famous
photograph is found on page [15], showing four Japanese men
pushing a cart ladened with several bails of rice. This is
illustrated in to common reference books: Hugh Cortazzi et
al: JAPAN CAUGHT IN TIME, photograph 27, attributed to Von
Stillfried, in a color version. It is also illustrated in
ONCE UPON A TIME, page 79 again in color, but this time with
the number 563 in lower right corner, attributed to Felice
Beato. Beato had been an early Yokohama photographer in
Japan from 1869-1877. The great fire of 1866 had destroyed a
large number of his negatives, so he spent a year working
diligently to replace all he had lost. Exhausted by 1868, he
began to look for other business; in 1877, he sold his stock
and archives to Von Stillfried. Therefore this collection
has that distinct look of Beato's works, with some likely
Von Stillfried added images. The images were available for
purchase by foreigners who visited Yokohama and bought some
memorial photos, most of which were put into handsome lacquer albums. A few other foreigners who had less money to
$5
spend just bought selected photos and put them in their own
albums, ergo what we have here. Old pen captions read: A
memorial of a visit to Yokohama, and a tour of Japan. Entrance to a temple; Burial ground; Views of sacred mountain
[Mt. Fuji] 9 photos; Street scent in native town; Yokohama;
In the rice fields; Silk weaving room; Picking tea leaves;
Views of Yokohama; School for Japanese children; Seminary
for young ladies [actually a house of prostitution!]. In the
interior [native street scenes]; View of Yokio [sic for
Tokio]; Railway terminal; the river; Views of Yokohama:railway station; gentleman's house. Nagasaki: Town of Nagasaki;
seaport town; in the mountains; town hall of Yokohama; Railway between Yokohama &c; Then the captions end. Other photos
show Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni; waterfalls, leisure boats
with Geisha, Kyoto pagoda; Photos of Japanese girls in elaborate Kimono costume; A street scene with rickshaw pullers
before a great merchant's business [dye shop]. More Japanese
women, one in a Western dress, others in Kimono; view of a
Japanese temple; Japanese coolies being served wine by two
women; Women in winter Kimono and scarf; View of Yokohama
city and bay from the bluff; women musicans, rickshaw puller
and children; girl having her coiffeur done; Various sellers
with "yoke" type carriers on their shoulder; one carries
load on her head; girls with umbrella; male coiffeur, basket
sellers. The great bronze Buddha at Kamakura, temple scenes,
Japanse women with dolls; mother and baby; then the very
famous photo of pullers of rice bails; children musicians
play Shamisen, another plays the Koto. Waterfalls [Nikko],
girls sleeping under Futon; Street with many rickshaws
before the theatre. Children entertainers and acrobats,girls
playing string games; others drink tea; another group of
three sing, others play the Shamisen, another musical group
play the Tsutsumi drum,Shamisen, and flute. A child studying
by oil lamp. Views of Yokohama harbour and the bay with a
large number of grand sized Kuro-fune or "Black ships" which
were the earliest of sailing vessels to visit Japan. Most
have three large sail masts. Antoher shows the quay in Yokohama with its stone lanterns; the last shows a very low in
the water type sailing ship with center smoke stack, flying
the Japanese flag. The last page shows a man with a Japanese
head on a box, perhaps a magician, next to that is one showing two Japanese criminals with large wooden stocks on their
necks, the last shows a Japanese carpenter with a hoe-like
tool plaining wood. An exciting work, showing a wide variety
of Japanese life, and two famous ports and their environs.
People who catalogue Japanese photos do not always give
credit to both Beato and Stillfried for some photographs,
but rather naively cite just one photographer. Due to the
nature of the transfer of the Beato business to Stillfried,
there is always a question, as to which person took the
photo or made a reprint of it. Nevertheless, this collection
is early and quite rare !
A large number of these are not
found in the reference books, perhaps they were taken prior
to the fire and are thus quite early. See ONCE UPON A TIME:
VISIONS OF OLD JAPAN: PHOTOGRAPHS BY FELICE BEATO AND BARON
RAIMUND VON STILLFRIED for excellent background information.
Beato went to Japan in 1863 where he and Charles Wirgman
founded the first Egnlish-language Japanese magazine: JAPAN
PUNCH, which later became the FAR EAST, enhanced with actual
photographs tipped in. Beato was the first foreign person to
establish a photographic business in Yokohama. See also
[Helene Bayou]: FELICE BEATO: Et L'ecole de Yokohama for
many other excellent photos, and Yokohama Kaikoo Shiryo Kan
comp.: F. BEATO BAKUMATSU NIPPON NIHON SHASHIN SHU for other
valuable photos and details. Color scans can be sent by
email.
$3723
219 BEDFORD, John.
CHINESE AND JAPANESE LACQUER.
New York [1969], Walker. Black cloth, very good, dj., 64p.,
2 color, 40 b.w. photos, very good clean, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Answering a need for the affordable objects of art, this
text covers those collectible pieces which are still available. With an essay on what is lacquer, stories and symbols
of lacquerware and on its masters. An excellent source for
the collector & library. Examples of Inro, ink boxes, carved furniture, etc. With useful signature index. A valuable
reference source book.
$5
220 BELL, Hamilton.
NOTES ON LANDSCAPE IN THE ARTS OF THE EAST AND THE WEST.
[New York 1919, Asia]. Article extracted from Asia Magazine,
pages 1127-1126, 7 b.w. photos, stapled, very good. Covering
Chinese landscape paintings in America and Japan.
AN EXCELLENT EARLY JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHIC REFRERENCE
221 BENNETT, Terry.
EARLY JAPANESE IMAGES.
Rutland [1996], Tuttle. Black cloth, 152p., 166 photos of
40 hand-colored, 100 sepia toned images, appendix, bibliography, of photographic terms, index of 1200 numbered early
photos, dust jacket, "AS NEW COPY."
Covering the early days of photography in Japan, from 1853,
when Commodore Perry's ships landed, to the end of the Meiji
era in 1912. An introductory essay gives historical
background about this turbulent period, and captions give
detailed information about the book's 166 photos.
.
$14
The photos, many published here for the first time, provide
a rare look at a Japan few people know. Subjects include
Geisha and Samurai, beggars, Ainu and Westerners, Japanese
soldiers at Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese war,
Dejima [Deshima] in the 1860's, a bathhouse & nude women in
the
1890's, Kobe's Bund, &c.
.
The images were taken by the most famous and important
photographers of Meiji Japan. These include Felice Beato and
Baron von Stillfried, who took some of the earliest photos
of Japan, Shimo'oka Renjo and Ueno Hikoma, the first
professional Japanese photographers, and others, both
Western and Japanese, who took the most fascinating
photos of Japan.
*
AN EXCELLENT COLOR REFERENCE TO OLD JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHS
222 BENNETT, Terry.
PHOTOGRAPHY IN JAPAN 1853-1912.
London 2006, Tuttle. Cloth over boards, ! NEW COPY !,23 X 31
cm.,320p.,404 color and b.w. photos, index of photographers,
chronology, glossary of photographic terms.
NEW COPY, UNUSED !
As well as providing the most complete history of Japanese
photography so far published, this fascinating book provides
a unique visual insight into Japan's rapid transformation
from a feudal society to a modern, industrial state. The
photographs, taken between 1853 and 1912 by both commercial
and amateur Japanese and Western photographers operating in
the country, document a nation on the brink of abandoning
its traditional ways and entering the modern age.
*
A rather comprehensive history of Japanese photography
1853-1912 over 350 photographs and 50 plates in colour,
black & white, and sepia about 50% of the photographs are
published here for the first time photographs gathered from
major private and institutional collections around the
world, including Japan, United States, Europe, Canada and
Australia. Also contains results of major new research
findings, with indices of commercial & amateur photographers
in Japan.
*
With a chronology of photography in Japan, a glossary of
photographic terms.
*
$48
The book is organized by photographers from the West, in the
1860's, and from the 1870's when the Japanese photographers
began to enter the field. The domination of the Japanese
photography field by the Japanese in the 1880's. With substantial lists of photographers, biographies and outline of
their activities in Japan and as photographers. Excellent
examples of each photographer documented, along with the
chemistry of photography used, technology, copious footnotes
appendices, substantial bibliography, index of commercial
amateur photographers in Japan, 1853-1912.
*
Subjects contained include, Samurai, officials, tradesmen,
women: Geisha, prostitutes, other women of daily walks of
life, foreigners, photographers, scenery, Ainu, horses,
flowers, gardens and virtually most other subjects found in
Japanese photographs. A useful reference and resource.
*
$39
223 BERNOULLI, Rudolf.
AUSGEWAHLTE MEISTER-WERKE OSTASIATISCHER GRAPHIK IN DER
BIBLIOTEK FUR KUNST UND KUNSTGEWERBE IN BERLIN: SELECTED
Vogtland 1923, Schultz. Half red cloth over boards,11 color,
32 b.w. tipped in plates, 110p., very good, German text, 22
x 29 cm., very good, clean solid copy
FIRST EDITION
An excellent study of Japanese, Chinese & Korean color woodblock prints. Also covered are the Ukiyo-e schools, the
primitives, illustrated Japanese books [Ehon], prints, &c.
*
An excellent comparative study. Well illustrated & carefully
written. Important reference.
*
$26
224 BERTHIER, Francois.
READING ZEN IN THE ROCKS: The Japanese Dry Ladscape Garden.
Chicago, [2000], Univ. Chicago. Black cloth over blue boards
very clean fine copy in dust jacket, former owners signature
inside front cover else clean, 166p., index, bibiography, 37
b. w. photos, notes, small mended tear to margin of a page.
With a chronology. A lovely work, covering the
traditionalJapanese Zen method of creating and appreciating
rock rakedgardens and other examples.*Two pages had a slight
fold, one mended and both solid, as is.*
$15
PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED WITH COLOR EROTIC PLATES
225 BEURDELEY, Michel. et al.
EROTIC ART OF JAPAN: The Pillow Poem.
[Paris 1981], Amiel. Gold Cloth, very good, 25.5 x 33.5 cm.
tall folio, 40 color, 111 b.w. plates, tables, bibliography,
dj., notes, glossary, 275p. co-authors: Shinobu Chujo, Motoaki & Richard Lane, clean bright copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
This excellent work covers erotic Japanese prints & illustrated books otherwise not published. Beginning with ancient
love, insights to primitive works, paintings & early prints
as well as printed books. Amatory literature during the renaissance in the 17th century, Ihara Saikaku and the lore of
the merchant classes, erotic literature at the end of the
17th century, the Geisha, prostitutes, illicit love, 18th
century novels. Other erotic tales, libertine stories, lexicon of erotic terms and a host of enjoyable art reference
materials. This is truly a very well illustrated resourc and
study. A readable work with translations for the first time
of the commentaries written along side erotic prints & wood
cut illustrated books [Ehon].
*
What makes this work unique from other book on Japanese
erotic art, is that a good number of fine examples are
herein illustrated for the first time rom the still private
and celebrated Goncourt Collection.
*
The authors are all leading experts in the field of Japanese
art and Japanese erotic art.
*
31 SUPERB COPPER-ETCHED PLATES IN FOLIO SIZE
$65
226 BIGOT, Georges.
CROQUIS JAPONAIS. JAPANESE SKETCHES.
Tokio 1886. Buff stitched stiff wrs.,29+2=31 engraved plates
in all, bound in the original illustrated covers, 31 x 46 cm
tall folio, clean plates, no worming, solid, nice copy.
R A R E
Ferninand Georges Bigot [1860-1927] lived 17 years in Japan
from 1882 to 1899, married a Japanese woman and had one son.
*
In 1882 he went to Japan as a journalist. He lived in Tokyo
and taught Western drawing, perspective, and watercolors at
the National Military School.
*
He was a book illustrator capturing the essence of the
Japanese character, and later illustrated the excesses of
the Japanese and their culture. Depicting the common
Japanese in their different walks of life. Shows some of the
striking contrasts from traditional Japanese society and
dress and that of the early Meiji period when Western
influences changed the Japanese and their culture.
***
TITLES OF THE SKETCHES/PLATES:
1. L'Etudient: A student, signed in plate
.
2. Ecoliers: group of children
.
3. Officer, signed in plate.
.
4. Soldad: soldier, signed in plate
.
5. Matelot: sailor, signed in plate
.
6. Fonctionnaire: civil servant, signed in plate
.
7. No title: A reader
.
8. Koto player with a woman looking on.
.
9. Bonze: Buddhist priest, signed in plate
.
10. Agent de police: policeman.
.
11. Servante, servant girls, signed in plate
.
12. Lacteur: postman, signed in plate
.
13. No title. Japanese man sits before a small Hibachi
[brazier] trying to keep his hands warm, with coins to his
right on the table, likely a merchant of some kind, he is
bundled up with a heavy winter scarf.
.
14. No title. Two women play shuttlecock.
.
15. No title. A woman does another woman's coiffeur.
.
16. No title. A young woman carries a bucket of water.
.
17. No title. Washer woman.
.
18. No title. A woman eats.
.
19. Marchand de Remedes: medicine seller. Shows two men hold
an umbrella wearing Kimono and carrying a small satchel.
.
20. No title: Shows a man in a broad flat bamboo hat
standing near a castle, with electrical wires in the
background, he smokes a small Kiseru pipe and wears a short
Kimono. Signed in the plate: "G. Bigot." Some call this
"Smoker."
.
21. Betto, horse groom holds the bridal of a horse.
.
22. Jinrikiski: rickshaw puller, signed in block
.
23. Pecheur, A Fisherman, signed in block
.
24. Ama, masseur, shows No title. Man in a long Kimono
smoking he holds a long staff [stick] in his right hand and
touches his smoke with his left hand. He faces left.
.
25. Md. de Poisson: man carrying fish in a yoke with two
baskets. A seller of fish.
.
26. No title. Shows a scavenger.
.
27. Md. de Gueta. Shows a Geta [shoe] seller man who holds
two pair of Geta and calls out his sales cry.
.
28 Chanteuses des rue: street singers.
.
29. No title. A rural landscape
***
THE ILLUSTRATED COVERS:
To the above add two more etched plates:
Front cover: Shows a Japanese woman looking away from the
artist at a cast-iron teapot.
Back cover shows a street scene, a mother carries her child
on her back, a gas street light, and an electrical wire with
many businesses and hoses along the street.
The total copper etched sketches is 31 in all.
****
This lavishly illustrated work includes one of the most
attractive of all of Bigot's engravings, which depicts two
young Japanese women in Kimono playing shuttlecock [#14].
***
THE PRINTING TECHNIQUE:
This work was entirely hand-etched on copper plates, then
printed on hand-made Washi paper and bound in traditional
Japanese stitched style.
****
OTHER TITLES BY BIGOT:
LIMITED EDITIONS 150 COPIES:
ASA 1883
O-HA-YO 1883
MATA 1884 [actual correct title is "TAMA" Bigot's error !
Please check with us as we may have some of these in stock.
***
CONDITION:
A very nice copy. The front cover has some minor small
foxing spots, some other dark spots mostly along the spine
and lower edge, with the usually 'dusty' covers for a book
of this period.
.
The back cover has a few minor foxing spots, with some of
the usual dustiness consistent with a book of this period.
.
The contents are remarkably clean with a bit of minor foxing
to the first fly leaf and barely any at all in the following
pages and is limited to the margins, the images are very
clean.
.
***
PHOTOGRAPHS ARE POSTED TO OUR WEBSITE:
Please see scans posted to our website, for this and most of
our other items.
***
SIZE OF THE IMAGES:
The image on the front cover is a grand 21.5 x 29 cm. On the
back cover it is 16 x 17.5 cm. The internal leaves have a
wide variety of image sizes. If this is critical please
inquire with us.
***
REFERENCES:
.
Wenckstern: I, p.212.
*
Bigot Exhibition Catalog p.110/pl., 156.
*
Tamio, Ikeda: Gallery Tamakaya. Georges Bigot's Passion for
Japan. Daruma, Japanese Art & Antiques Magazine, Issue #35,
Vol.9, No.3, Summer 2002.
*
Shigeru, Oikawa: Georges Bigot's Secret Life as an Epinal
Print Artist. Daruma, Japanese Art & Antiques Magazine,
Issue #33, Vol.9, No.1, Winter 2002.
*
Georges Bigot:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Ferdinand_Bigot
*
YOKOHAMA MUSEUM OF ART.:SELECTED WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION,
1989 see p. 64-65, #28.
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SUPERB CLASSIC BY THE FAMOUS ART HISTORIAN
227 BINYON, Laurence.
THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON: An essay on the Theory and
Practice of Art in China and Japan.
London [1948], Murray. Buff cloth, very good, 112p., 12 x 17
cm., very good.
$2300
This book covers the "Six Canons", rhythm, relation of man,
landscape, flowers, dragon, techniques, training & methods,
composition, perspective, color, and figures and movement in
Chinese painting. A classic, this highly readable work is
well organized and useful tool for the student or collector.
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SUPERB CLASSIC BY THE FAMOUS ART HISTORIAN
THE FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON: An essay on the Theory and
Practice of Art in China and Japan.
London [1948], Murray. Buff cloth, very good, 112p., 12 x 17
cm., brilliant copy, dust jacket in mylar protector, clean,
very solid copy.
This book covers the "Six Canons", rhythm, relation of man,
landscape, flowers, dragon, techniques, training & methods,
composition, perspective, color, and figures and movement in
Chinese painting. A classic, this highly readable work is
well organized and useful tool for the student or collector.
*
$24
THE SPIRIT OF MAN IN ASIAN ART: Being the Charles Eliot
Norton Lectures Delivered in Harvard University 1933-34.
Cambridge 1935, Harvard Univ. Blue cloth, very good, 217p.,
70 b.w. photos, clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
The text of six scholarly lectures, dealing with early Chinese art, early Indian art, the impact of Buddhism on Chinese
art & thought. Conception of landscape art in China, Taoism
& Zen. Art in Persia, contacts with India & China. Growth of
Persian style in painting. Japanese art: its relation to Chinese art and special character & development. Popular art:
Rajput painting in India & Ukiyo-e in Japan. Useful study.
THE SPIRIT OF MAN IN ASIAN ART: Being the Charles Eliot
Norton Lectures Delivered in Harvard University 1933-34.
$20
New York [1965], Dover. Stiff wrs., very good, 217p., 70 b w
photos, exact reprint of the 1935 edition, solid copy.
The text of six scholarly lectures, dealing with early Chinese art, early Indian art, the impact of Buddhism on Chinese
art & thought. Conception of landscape art in China, Taoism
& Zen. Art in Persia, contacts with India & China. Growth of
Persian style in painting. Japanese art: its relation to Chinese art and special character & development. Popular art:
Rajput painting in India & Ukiyo-e in Japan. Useful study.
$9
A VALUABLE INDEX TO ALL JAPANESE ARTS IN THE 31 VOLUME SET
231 BIRD, Richard. comp.
GENERAL INDEX TO HEIBONSHA SURVEY OF JAPANESE ART, A 31 VOL.
SET. VOL.31 OF THE SERIES.
New York [1980], Weatherhill. Blue cloth, very clean, 104p.,
alphabetical index to the 30 vol. set, useful guide, solid
copy in nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
*Ask us for more information on our 31 volume complete set.*
A comprehensive index to the complete set of 30 volumes,
each a monograph on a different subject in Japanese Art.
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SEE US FOR A COMPLETE SET OF THE 31 VOLUMES
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Indispensable both to all students & collectors of Japanese
art. All relevant text and illustration references are
included in a compilation that thoroughly covers the
series and makes each entry easily found. Additionally
the index undertakes to identify a great number of its
entries in glossary fashion, thereby furnishing the reader
with useful though brief explanations.
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232 BLACKER, J.F.
A B C OF JAPANESE ART.
New York [1929], Bridgman. Black cloth over yellow cloth
spine, 460p., 49 b.w. plates, 97 illustrations,old bookplate
top/bottom signatures rubber stamped, else contents clean &
solid, appendix, index, very good.
This work covers in a comprehensive way, details on Japanese
arts, great painters, bronzes, carved ivory, wood, Netsuke,
lacquer, armour and arms, woven silks, embroideries, women's
$26
fashion, homes, tea ceremonies, temples, pottery & porcelain
woodblock prints, atists, Hokusai, Hiroshige &c. With priced
appendix of lacquer, pottery and color prints. A useful reference, eclectic in nature, a solid resource.
$19
A SUPERB MONOGRAPH ON JAPANESE GLASS-ART OBJECTS
233 BLAIR, Dorothy.
A HISTORY OF GLASS IN JAPAN.
[Tokyo 1973, Kodansha]. Blue silk, very good, 479p., index,
glossary, appendix, notes, bibliography, 2 maps, 37 color &
203 b.w. photos, major reference on this subject, appendix,
notes, large size, 23 x 29 cm., acetate dust jacket, clean.
This work was co-published by the Corning Museum of Glass.
The color plates are of the highest quality
chromolithography, chronology, appendix is Chemical
Considerations by R. Brill.
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This work covers the beginning of glass in Japan, and traces
its origins and uses from Jomon down to the modern
period, and outlines each era of use, production & influence
from abroad.
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Important corpus of plates with descriptive notes &
bibliographic references. An excellent work, large size
format, brilliantly done. The single and most comprehensive
work on the subject.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Arntzen/Rainwater p.432: "A monumental book, by the foremost
Western authority on Japanese glass, which advances research
in the field and serves as the starting point for future
research...excellent plates."
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Franklin 4615
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Ehresmann Applied & Decorative Arts 1544: "Excellent,
scholarly history of glass in Japan from Jomon period to
the 1970's."
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A SUPERB MONOGRAPH ON JAPANESE GLASS-ART OBJECTS
234 BLAIR, Dorothy.
A HISTORY OF GLASS IN JAPAN.
[Tokyo 1973, Kodansha]. Blue silk, very good, 479p., index,
glossary, appendix, notes, bibliography, 2 maps, 37 color &
203 b.w. photos, major reference on this subject, appendix,
notes, large size, 23 x 29 cm., dj., clean ex-library copy.
This work was co-published by the Corning Museum of Glass.
The color plates are of the highest quality
chromolithography, chronology, appendix is Chemical
Considerations by R. Brill.
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This work covers the beginning of glass in Japan, and traces
its origins and uses from Jomon down to the modern
period, and outlines each era of use, production & influence
from abroad.
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Important corpus of plates with descriptive notes &
bibliographic references. An excellent work, large size
format, brilliantly done. The single and most comprehensive
work on the subject.
*
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Arntzen/Rainwater p.432: "A monumental book, by the foremost
Western authority on Japanese glass, which advances research
in the field and serves as the starting point for future
research...excellent plates."
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Franklin 4615
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Ehresmann Applied & Decorative Arts 1544: "Excellent,
scholarly history of glass in Japan from Jomon period to
the 1970's."
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AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE & ARTIST BIOGRAPHICAL RESOURCE
$14
235 BLAKEMORE, Frances.
WHO'S WHO IN MODERN JAPANESE PRINTS.
New York [1975], Weatherhill. Blue cloth, very good, dj.,
263p., appendix: index of modern Japanese print artists,
profusely illustrated.
An important illustrated referece and biographical resource.
With an essay: the Japanese print: a historical survey. Very
nicely illustraed with examples showing the artist's styles.
Including etchings, woodbocks, lithograhs, silkscreen, stencil & mixed media. A valuable resource for any collector.
$73
236 BLEICHER, Frederick.
MICROANALYSIS OF CHIEN TEMMOKKU GLAZES.
Ann Arbor 1977, Univ. Michigan. Stiff orange wrs., very good
an article in ANTHROPOLOGICAL PAPERS, MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
UNIV. MICHIGAN NO. 61, whole issue, but just this article is
pointed out to our clients.
Covers pages 55-71, addresses previous investigations, shows
potsherds, electron micrograph of surface, experimental results, table, charts, statistics, bibliography, notes, conclusions, 13 photos in all. A most useful and scholarly work.
AN ECLECTIC SET OF BOOKS ON ALL FACETS OF JAPANESE CULTURE
$26
237 BOARD OF TOURIST INDUSTRY. [JAPANESE GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS]
TOURIST LIBRARY: A Complete Set of Forty [40] Volumes.
[Individually Bound in Original Color-Illustrated Covers]
[Tokyo 1937-42].Stiff wrs.,color paste-on, many color & b.w.
plates, complete set 40 vols.,a few minor blemishes, several
in glassine dj., 3 vols. re-backed, else as publisher issued
a nice set,mixed dates,all solid & firm copies.40 VOLUME SET
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A SUPERB COMPLETE SET OF 40 INDIVIDUAL MONOGRAPHS
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ON ALL ASPECTS OF JAPAN, ART & CULTURE
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. EXCELLENT PRIMARY RESOURCE BY LEADING SCHOLARS & EXPERTS
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A FASCINATING PRE-WAR SET PUBLISHED FROM 1934-1942
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COMPLETE AS ISSUED, EACH UNIFORMLY BOUND
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THE SUBJECT & THE SET:
This set was published by the Board of Tourist Industry,
under the sponsorship of the Japanese Government Railways
system.
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The Japanese government, in an effort to attract foreign
visitors to come to and tour Japan, serially produced this
group of exceptionally scholarly, accurate and beautifully
illustrated monographs. The government sought out the
leading exponents and eminent scholars to introduce all
aspects of Japanese art, culture, history, customs and
traditions to the western world. The results were an
impressive success in publishing nicely illustrated, uniform
size volumes, each with a color illustration pasted on to
the front cover.
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The complete set consists of 40 separates monographs [each
on a specific subject], all issued prior to WWII, the last
five volumes were issued at the start of WWWII in 1941-1942.
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Many of these eminent scholars & authors continued to write
more exhaustive works on their specialty subjects after the
war.
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NOTE ON THE ROMANIZATION OF PRE-WORLDWAR II JAPANESE:
Note the Romanization of Japanese in the 1930's. In an
effort to avoid 'western culture' during the pre-World War
II period, Japan abandoned the "Hepburn" method of
Romanization of Japanese, in favor of a 'native' method
which turned out to be very difficult for westerners to
read. After the war, Japanese returned to the 'standard' way
to Romanize. The below names are spelled in the old
[strange] way.
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THE COMPLETE LIST OF ALL TITLES & AUTHORS:
This set is seldom found complete.
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1. TEA CULT OF JAPAN. Yasunosuke Fukukita
2. JAPANESE NOH PLAYS. Toyoichiro Nogami
3. SAKURA [Japanese Cherry]. Manabu Miyosi
4. JAPANESE GARDENS. Matsunosuke Tatsui
5. HIROSHIGE & JAPANESE LANDSCAPES. Yone Noguchi
6. JAPANESE DRAMA. [Yoshio Yoshikawa]
7. JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE. Hideto Kisida
8. WHAT IS SHINTO? Genchi Kato
9. CASTLES IN JAPAN. Orui & M. Toba
10. HOT SPRINGS. Koichi Fujinami
11. FLORAL ART. Issotei Nishikawa
12. CHILDREN'S DAY. Tamotsu Iwado
13. KIMONO. Kenichi Kawakatsu
14. FOOD. Kaneko Tezuka
15. MUSIC. Katsumi Sunaga
16. ZYUDO [ZYUZYUTU] [JUDO & JUJUTSU]. Jigoro Kano
17. FAMILY LIFE. Shunkichi Akimoto
18. SCENERY. T. Tamura
19. EDUCATION. K. Yoshida & T. Kaigo
20. FLORAL CALENDAR. T. Makino & Genziro Oka
21. BUDDHISM. Daitsetz[u] Teitaro Suzuki
22. ODORI [Dance]. Kasyo Matida
23. KABUKI DRAMA. Syutaro Miyake
24. JAPANESE WOOD-BLOCK PRINTS. S. Huzikake
25. HISTORY. Koya Nakamura
26. FOLK-TOYS. Tekiho Nisizawa
27. GAME OF "GO". Fukumensi Mihori
28. COIFFURE. R. Saito
29. SCULPTURE. Seiroku Noma
30. POSTAGE STAMPS. Yokiti Yamamoto
31. ANCIENT ARMOUR. Hatiro Yamagami
32. ANGLING. Meizi Matuzki
33. PROVERBS. Otoo Huzii
34. SUMO. Kozo Hikoyama
35. BIRDS. Prince Nobusuke Takatukasa
36. AINU LIFE & LEGEND. Kyosuke Kindaiti
37. FAMILY CRESTS. Yuzuru Okada
38. INDUSTRIAL ARTS. Seiti Okuda
39. HAND-MADE PAPERS OF JAPAN [With sample papers tipped in]
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by Bunsyo Zyugaku
40. NATIONAL CHARACTER. Nyozekan Hasegawa
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A complete list of all titles is often found inside the
first fly leaf; earlier numbers show less than later
numbers, which show a full list of the titles of all 40
titles.
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UNIFORM FORMAT:
Uniform format and size: 12.8 x 18.2 cm., some had slightly
larger covers, the contents remains about the same size in
each volume. Each volume is nicely translated into English.
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ILLUSTRATIONS: COLOR WITH BLACK & WHITE:
Each book has a color
front cover printed illustration tipped down. There is also
a color frontispiece in each/most volumes, followed by
profuse b.w. collotype photographs.
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During the mid-1930's the world was beginning to illustrated
printed articles like books, magazines and newspapers with
more and better illustrations or photographs. Color printing
was still in its infancy and was used sparingly being a
complex printing process and costly.
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Some of the later issues had color photos and folding color
illustrations.
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MIXED EDITIONS/MIXED DATES:
This set consists of 'mixed' dates, some are First Editions,
others are second or later editions, however all are early
pre- 1940, except those published after that date.
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CONDITION:
The set is bound in the original stiff wrappers, some are
trimmed to the edge of the contents size, others are deckle
edge, issued in varied format. By and large each volume is
clean, some in the original glassine dust jacket [therefore
the covers are exceptionally clean], a few may have some
usual: minor stains, dusty covers, a few with former owner's
name/ signatures, old Hanko [seal/chop], names or rubber
stamped names, penned numbers on the spine or other places,
a bit of minor mild foxing here or there. Some may have
their spines reinforced with another stiff paper to keep
their binding firm, other minor and typical issues for books
82+ years old.
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COLOR SCANS POSTED TO OUR WEBSITE:
Please review the color scans posted to our website, some
volumes may look a bit "dull" due the original "glassine"
dust jackets. These are 'stock' photos for individual
volumes, the 'title.jpg' is an actual photo of this set, the
balance are from copies we have had in the past to give you
the 'flavor' of each volume and its appearance. Please ask
questions.
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$750
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL OF JAPAN'S ART FORMS
238 BOGER, H. Batterson.
THE TRADITIONAL ARTS OF JAPAN: A Complete Illustrated Guide.
New York 1964, Doubleday. Red cloth, very good, 351p., 26
color, 200+ b.w. photos, index, bibliography, chronology,dj.
very clean solid copy in like wise dust jacket,large format.
FIRST EDITION
Covers: color woodblock prints, sculpture, masks, armour &
arms, metalwork, sword furniture, Shinto, Buddhist & domestic architecture,landscape gardening, floral art, incense and
tea ceremony, pottery & porcelain, lacquer, inro, Netsuke,
Yatate, tobacco pouch & pipe case, textiles, costume, dolls,
fans, cloisone enamel, Shosoin Repository, Ainu folk art and
general painting. An excellence all around reference source.
239 BONSAI CLUBS INTERNATIONAL.
BONSAI MAGAZINE OF BONSAI, JAPANESE GARDENS, SAIKEI &
SUISEKI.
[Mountain View 1973-4, 1976-7, B.C.I.]. Brown board binder,
2 volume set, 4 years of issues: vol.12: 1973; vol.13: 1974:
vol.15: 1976; vol.16: 1977, each is a complete year, ca. 10
issues per year, A4 size, clean, solid copies, as a group.
This is perhaps the best know and most useful journal on the
subject. With superb articles on "how-to" as well as other
essays on pruning, fertilizing, planting, types of plants
and a host of other fascinating subjects.
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This is an important journal for any collectors or lovers of
Japanese Bonsai or tray landscapes. Pleaes contact us for
other books on the subject, or request our Bonsai list.
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$19
Together with an odd issue of: vol xiv, no. 10, 1975, all as
a single group.
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CONDITION:
The actual journals are clean, solid as issued, but mailed.
The binders are brown boards and show some scratches, split
of the covering paper, solid and firm; each binder has steel
rods to hold each issue firmly i place and can be opened
flat for easy reading.
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$162
240 BORTON, Hugh ed.
JAPAN.
Ithica [1951], Cornell Univ. Red cloth, dj., 320p., index,
very good, bibliography.
A classic written just after the end of World War II, this
text addresses where does Japan stand, is there real freedom
with responsibility, what is her role in Aisa ? Compiled by
some 20 experts on Japan, it covers all phases of Japan's
history, culture and brings together in one volume an up to
date survey. With good focus on contemporary history & life.
Addressing philosophy, architecture, fine arts, religion,
drama, literature &c. Useful resource.
$5
241 BORTON, Hugh. comp. et al.
A SELECTED LIST OF BOOKS AND ARTICLES ON JAPAN IN
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN.
Washington D.C.[1940], American Council Learned Soc. Blue
cloth, very good, 272p., index.
Co-authors Serge Elisseeff & Edwin O. Reischauer. An annotated subject bibliograhy. Listing books & periodicals with
the subjects: bibliographies, reference works, periodicals,
geography, history, economics, government & politics, sociology & ethnology, education & journalism, mythology, religion & philosophy, language, literature and art. Very useful
reference source, with copious index.
$51
242 BORTON, Hugh. comp. et al.
A SELECTED LIST OF BOOKS AND ARTICLES ON JAPAN IN
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN.
Washington D.C.[1940], American Council Learned Soc. Blue
cloth, very good, 272p., index.
Co-authors Serge Elisseeff & Edwin O. Reischauer. An annotated subject bibliograhy. Listing books & periodicals with
the subjects: bibliographies, reference works, periodicals,
geography, history, economics, government & politics, sociology & ethnology, education & journalism, mythology, religion & philosophy, language, literature and art. Very useful
reference source, with copious index.
$51
A MOST BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED COLOR BOOK
243 BOTTOMLEY, I. et al.
ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE SAMURAI THE HISTORY OF WEAPONRY IN
ANCIENT JAPAN.
[New York 1988], Crescent. Black cloth,very clean, dj., 192p
index, bibliography, glossary, 146 color, 165 b.w. photos,18
illustrations, tall 24 x 31 cm.,a solid copy in nice dust
jacket.
An excellent illustrated source, covering the origins of the
warrior class, the Samurai during the Gempei wars, the
Kamakura and Nambokucho periods, civil unrest: the
Ashikaga Shogunate.
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The evolution of modern armour, the arrival of the
Southern Barbarians. Japan in isolation: the Edo period.
This work shows and describes the military weapons employed
during the change of history.
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Lavishly illustrated in full color shows a wealth of
swords, Tsuba, pole arms, helmets, armor & other protective
gear, manufacture of weapons, blades, bows & arrows &c.
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Valuable addition to any reference collection.
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Color s cans can be sent by email.
$36
244 BOVEY, Patricia. et al.
CERAMICS: East Meets West. Oct. 7-Dec. 5 1982.
Victoria 1982, Art Gallery Greater Victoria. Stiff oblong
wrs., very good, 40p., 44 photos, co-author was Barry Till.
Covers Chinese, Japanese and other ceramics.
AN EARLY MONOGRAPH ON JAPANESE ENAMELWARE
$3
245 BOWES, James L.
NOTES ON SHIPPO: A Sequel to Japanese Enamels.
London 1895, Kegan Paul. Half cloth over decorated boards,
109p.,very good,9 b.w.photogravures,6 illustrations,top gilt
clean ex-private library copy, no spine marks,blind stamped,
spine chipping & corner wear, contents clean. FIRST EDITION
Covers history of enamels, glass making, Mirror of Shomu,
sword guards, art in China, foreign influence, signatures,
views of visitors to Japan, modern developments &c. A very
useful monograph, and scholarly study.
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Top edge gilt.
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$56
AN EARLY TREATISE AND REBUTTAL ESSAY
246 BOWES, James L.
A VINDICATION OF THE DECORATED POTTERY OF JAPAN.
[Liverpool] 1891, Privately Printed. Boards, very good, gold
decorations, 63p. line drawings, b.w. and color plates,solid
copy.
FIRST EDITION
Fascinating record of esthetic & scientific controversy between the author & Professor Morse. Also interesting for researchers on William Cullen Bryant & the journalism of the
era. Also covers a reply to Mr. Morse's criticisms on Japanese Pottery. Also an essay on undecorated wares. SCARCE
$51
247 BOWIE, Theodore. et al.
EAST-WEST IN ART: Patterns of cultural & Aesthetic
Relationships.
Bloomington [1966], Indiana Univ. Orange decorated wrappers,
very good, 191p, 310 b.w. photos, index, clean copy, clean
solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Written in collaboration with J.L. Davidson, J.G. Mahler,
R. Reed, W. Samolin, D.G. Shepherd, & D. Sinor. These prominent scholars in art, archaeology, and history discuss the
relationships between Western and Oriental art since the
bronze age. Conpares differences, parallels, similarities
in style, theme, & techniques in all parts of the vast Eurasian continent, with bibliographical notes.Scholarly essays.
$3
AN IMPORTANT MONOGRAPH ON THE DUTCH IN JAPAN
248 BOXER, C.R.
JAN COMPAGNIE IN JAPAN, 1600-1850: An Essay on the Cultural
Artistic & Scientific Influence Exercised by the Hollanders
Hague 1936, Nijhoff. Buff cloth, very good, 198p, index,
appendices, 4 color, 12 b.w. photos, bibliography, 16 x 24.5
cm., corners/spine bit worn, slight mark to front cover,else
a solid copy, interior clean.
FIRST EDITION
This covers the Dutch impact on Japan, cartography,geography
military arts, medicine, botany, astronomy, Nagasaki
interpreters & the study of Dutch in Japan, pictorial
arts or Namban works.
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Famous Dutch residents of Deshima:, Titsingh, Kaempfer,
Caron, Cocks, Pompe Van Meerdervoort, Rangakusha: Shiba
Kokan, Sugita Genpaku, Yoshimune and a host of others.
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A major reliable contribution to this subject.
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$117
249 BOXER, C.R.
The Hague 1950, Nijhoff. Buff cloth,very bright, 2nd revised
edition, 198p.,17 plates, 4 in color, unclipped dj. in mylar
protector, 16 x 25 cm., extra sharp clean copy. BEST EDITION
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250 BOXER, C.R.
The Hague 1950, Nijhoff. Buff cloth, very good, 198p,index,
appendices, 4 color, 13 b. w. photos, bibliography, 2nd.
revised edition.
S C A R C E
$77
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$71
251 BOYD, Robin.
NEW DIRECTIONS IN JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE.
New York [1968]. Braziller. Black cloth spine over boards,dj
very good, 128p., index, bibiliography, notes, 114 plans and
b.w. photographs, clean copy.
An excellent resource for the post 1964 Olympics structures
in Japan. Covering inescapable tradition, space psychosis,
between East & West, among the architects. Highly useful for
Japanese design and composition.
$7
252 BREA, Luigi B. et al.
UKIYO-E PRINTS AND PAINTINGS FROM THE EARLY MASTERS TO
SHUNSHO: Edoardo Chiosonne Civic Museum of Oriental Art
Genoa [1980], Sagep. Buff cloth, as new copy, in likewise dj
& slipcase, introduction by Giuliano Frabetti, 322p., index
bibliography, 433 color, b.w. figures & photos,English text,
17 x 25 cm., co-author Eiko Kondo.
CANDID AND REAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE WOMEN AT THEIR CHORES
$20
253 BREITENBACH, Josef.
WOMEN OF ASIA.
New York [1968], Day. White boards, very good, dj., large
format, 27 x 34 cm., 84 color & b.w. photographs, clean.
FIRST EDITION
This excellent work shows photographs of women from India,
Nepal, Philippines, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Ceylon,
Malaysia, Formosa, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia & Persia.
Each photograph captures the essence of each culture and a
woman at her work or daily routine. Marvelous look at common
people in their country. With a smaller photograph of each
as a key to the large exact photo. A great way to see Asian
women and young girls in their life style.
$15
254 BRINKER, Helmut. et al.
TREASURES FROM THE RIETBERG MUSEUM.
[New York 1980], Asia Society. Buff cloth, very good, dj.,12
color, 122 b. w. photos, 176p.,co-author Eberhard Fischer,
clean, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent catalogue covering the works held by the Museum
on South and Southeast Asia, China and Japan. With essays on
each subject. Covers scuplpture, bronzes, tombs, tomb art,
stone religious works, Buddhist art &c.
$9
255 BRINKER, Helmut. et al.
TREASURES FROM THE RIETBERG MUSEUM.
[New York 1980], Asia Society. Stiff pictorial blue wrs., 12
color, 122 b. w. photos, 176p. co-author Eberhard Fischer,
21 x 27 cm., former owner's name embossed, else as new clean
& bright solid copy.
An excellent catalogue covering the works held by the Museum
on South and Southeast Asia, China and Japan. With essays on
each subject. Covers scuplpture, bronzes, tombs, tomb art,
stone religious works, Buddhist art &c.
A GRAND WORK, WITH ORIGINAL HAND-COLORED ALBUMEN PHOTOS
256 BRINKLEY, F. ed.
JAPAN DESCRIBED AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE JAPANESE.
Written By Eminent Japanese Authorities and Scholars.
Boston [1897],Millet. Colored brocade cloth, stitched bound,
vols 1-10. LIMITED EDITION 1000, 26 hand colored photos, 185
b.w. photos, tall folio, covers worn, some tears, ex-library
all photographs by Tamamura Kozaburo 1856-19??
S C A R C E
An eclectic work, covering all of Japan. A view of travel in
the main and obscure places. daily activities and photos of
people engaged in the toil of trades, farming, commerce and
household activities. A complete view to the Japanese with
essays by their scholars in English. Each volume begins with
a beautiful color photo of a flower [photographed by Ogawa]
and then contains 25 hand colored album photos of portraits
and scenic spots.
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The black and white photos show interiors of homes, art
works,
outside scenery, activities of daily life, and a host of
other views on Japan in the late 19th century. This work is
a guide to the Japanese and to Japan at large. It a fairly
complete introspective view to that culture before a the
results of western influence was manifest.
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An excellent primary visual source for Japan before her leap
towards modernization. A superb photographic essay &
statement of what Japan looked before modernization. Photos
by Kozaburo Tamamura [1856-19??]
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THE VARIOUS EDITIONS:
Notes on the blue cloth, 5 volume 1904 edition. This set
$5
contains a single hand-colored photograph by Kozaburo
Tamamura tipped in as the frontis in each volume, 13.3 x 9
cm. The balance of the photos are collotype b.w. in the
text. The set is in excellent, clean, solid condition.
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CONTENTS OF THE 5 VOL. EDITION: Contains 5 color, 148 b.w.
photos:
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Vol.1: The Empire, its size, buildings, cities & scenery;
Early Japanese and their history; Establishment of the
Tokugawa dynasty and Japan's relations with the orient in
the early ages of the Christian era; Japan's debt to
continental neighbors in early eras; Mediaeval Japan.
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Vol. 2: Yoshitsune, Genghis and the Mongol invasion, creeds
and castes, religion & rites, superstitions and divination.
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Vol. 3: Festivals; observances & pastimes; Japan's
commercial & political intercourse with foreign countries.
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Vol. 4: Attitude of Japan toward foreign residents; Japanese
finance; modern Japan, recent progress; appendix.
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Vol.5: The art of Japan: pictorial art; applied art: masks,
sage-mono; sculpture on sword furniture; cloisonn� enamel,
lacquer; Fairy Tales: the Forty-seven Ronin; Kazuma's
revenge; the badger; the monkey & the crab; the sparrow of
the cleft tongue; index.
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notes. It is interesting to note that Bennett cites the
fact [p.52] that Tamamura was commissioned to produce
180,000 hand-colored photographs..."undoubtedly provided
the photographs used in Capt. Brinkley's book JAPAN
DESCRIBED & ILLUSTRATED BY THE JAPANESE." This set has been
a highly collectable work, with good photos & illustrations
of Japan, along with his famous text.
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A GRAND WORK, WITH ORIGINAL HAND-COLORED ALBUMEN PHOTOS
$325
257 BRINKLEY, F. ed.
JAPAN DESCRIBED AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE JAPANESE.
Written By Eminent Japanese Authorities and Scholars.
Boston [1904], Millet. Blue cloth, very good, teg., 5 hand
colored photos, 144 b.w. photos, 5 volume set, 262+248+257+
251+281 pages, index, all photographs by Tamamura Kozaburo
1856-19??, fresh, bright, solid, very clean.
FIRST EDITION
An eclectic work, covering all of Japan. A view of travel in
the main and obscure places. daily activities and photos of
people engaged in the toil of trades, farming, commerce and
household activities. A complete view to the Japanese with
essays by their scholars in English. Each volume begins with
a beautiful color photo of a flower [photographed by Ogawa]
and then contains 25 hand colored album photos of portraits
and scenic spots.
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The black and white photos show interiors of homes, art
works,
outside scenery, activities of daily life, and a host of
other views on Japan in the late 19th century. This work is
a guide to the Japanese and to Japan at large. It a fairly
complete introspective view to that culture before a the
results of western influence was manifest.
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An excellent primary visual source for Japan before her leap
towards modernization. A superb photographic essay &
statement of what Japan looked before modernization. Photos
by Kozaburo Tamamura [1856-19??]
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THE VARIOUS EDITIONS:
Notes on the blue cloth, 5 volume 1904 edition. This set
contains a single hand-colored photograph by Kozaburo
Tamamura tipped in as the frontis in each volume, 13.3 x 9
cm. The balance of the photos are collotype b.w. in the
text. The set is in excellent, clean, solid condition.
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CONTENTS OF THE 5 VOL. EDITION: Contains 5 color, 148 b.w.
photos:
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Vol.1: The Empire, its size, buildings, cities & scenery;
Early Japanese and their history; Establishment of the
Tokugawa dynasty and Japan's relations with the orient in
the early ages of the Christian era; Japan's debt to
continental neighbors in early eras; Mediaeval Japan.
.
Vol. 2: Yoshitsune, Genghis and the Mongol invasion, creeds
and castes, religion & rites, superstitions and divination.
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Vol. 3: Festivals; observances & pastimes; Japan's
commercial & political intercourse with foreign countries.
.
Vol. 4: Attitude of Japan toward foreign residents; Japanese
finance; modern Japan, recent progress; appendix.
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Vol.5: The art of Japan: pictorial art; applied art: masks,
sage-mono; sculpture on sword furniture; cloisonn� enamel,
lacquer; Fairy Tales: the Forty-seven Ronin; Kazuma's
revenge; the badger; the monkey & the crab; the sparrow of
the cleft tongue; index.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
T. Bennett: EARLY JAPANESE IMAGES p.51 for good biographical
notes. It is interesting to note that Bennett cites the
fact [p.52] that Tamamura was commissioned to produce
180,000 hand-colored photographs..."undoubtedly provided
the photographs used in Capt. Brinkley's book JAPAN
DESCRIBED & ILLUSTRATED BY THE JAPANESE." This set has been
a highly collectable work, with good photos & illustrations
of Japan, along with his famous text.
***
COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE TO BOTH CULTURES, COLOR ILLUSTRATED
258 BRINKLEY, F.
JAPAN: Its History Arts and Literature. Volumes 1-8.
CHINA: Its History Arts and Literature: Volumes 9-12.
Boston [1901], Millett. Brown cloth, t.e.g., 8 vol. set,many
color & b.w. photos, appendix, 3752p., index, very good set,
spines a bit faded, contents clean, red leather labels,
top gilt. A LIMITED NUMBERED EDITON OF 1000 COPIES. R A R E
JAPAN: Volumes 1-8.
Profusely illustrated with hand colored collotypes. Covering
the primeval Japanese, Japan on the verge of history, early
eras of history, Nara & Heian. History of the military epoch
manners and customs of the military, weapons, operations of
war, Bushido or the way of the warrior, refinements and pastimes of the military.
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Early Tokugawa times, middle & later period and the fall.
The Tokugawa court, criminal procedure, criminal classes,
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personal liberty, justice, slavery, checks on vice. Meiji
era, financial & economic conditions, foreign politics,
progress, creed, caste, religion, rites, superstitions,
festivals, observances & commercial history.
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Ceramics of Kyoto, Japanese pictorial & applied arts,
bronze-casting architectural sculpture & decoration. Swords,
Tsuba makers, sword furniture, with very useful index of
pictorial artists artisans and chisellers showing names,
periods, schools for sword makers, keramists, sculptors &
other artists.
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Also an index of ceramic makers and their marks and seals.
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JAPAN CONTENTS: Chapter headings:
Vol.1: Present Japan; primeval Japanese; Japan on the verge
of history; Japan in the early eras of history; The
Japanese in the Nara epoch; the Heian epoch; appendix.
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Vol.2.: History of the military epoch; Manners & customs of
the military epoch; Weapons and operations of war during the
military epoch; Bushido or the way of the warrior;
Refinements & pastimes of the military epoch; appendix..
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Vol.3.: Refinements & pastimes of the military epoch; The
early Tokugawa times; Middle Tokugawa; Later Tokugawa; The
fall of the Tokugawa; appendix.
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Vol.4.: Manners & customs of the Tokugawa era; The Tokugawa
court; Criminal procedure & the criminal classes in Tokugawa
times; Personal liberty, justice, slavery & checks on vice;
Philosophy, education, customs & costumes; Meiji or the era
of "Enlightened Government," appendix.
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Vol.5. Financial & economic conditions, Japan's foreign
politics; steps of progress; creed and caste; Religion &
rites; Superstitions, appendix.
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Vol.6: Festivals; Observations & pastimes; History of
commerce in Japan; appendix, index.
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Vol.7: Japanese pictorial art; applied art; Bronze casting,
architectural sculpture and decorations; Various
applications of art, sculpture, sword-furniture; special
subjects, appendix, index.
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Vol.8.: Early [ceramic] wares; Wares of Hizen; Wares of
Satsuma; Wares of Kyoto; Wares of Kaga; Wares of Owari,
Bishu & Mino; miscellaneous wares; modern developments of
Japanese keramics; appendix, index.
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An excellent comprehensive reference source. Useful for
collectors.
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This is a heavy multi-volume set, appropriate postage,
packing will apply.
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REFERENCE:
H. Cordier: SINICA 108; JAPONICA
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Taylor p.59
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$192
259 BRINKLEY, F.
Boston [1901], Millet. Red cloth, very good, 8 vol. set.,
profusely illustrated with color photos, top edge gilt, 8
color, 40 b.w. photos, 2622p., appendix, index. S C A R C E
A LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 750 COPIES.
JAPAN: Volumes 1-8.
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$189
260 BRINKLEY, F.
Boston [1901], Millet. 3/4 Leather over blue boards, 8 vol.
set, 8 colotype color + 46 b.w. collotypes, top edge gilt,
2622p., appendix, index, head/tail spine + edges & corners a
bit worn, clean, solid. LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION 750 COPIES
JAPAN: Volumes 1-8.
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THE COMPLETE UNIFORMLY BOUND SET OF 24 VOLUMES
261 BRINKLEY, F.
ORIENTAL SERIES: 24 VOLUME SET ON: JAPAN, CHINA, KOREA,
MANCHURIA, PHILIPPINES, SIAM, BURMA, AFGHANISTAN, INDIA,
Boston [1901-1910], Millet. White paper spine over handmade
brown paper boards, very clean, solid, top edges gilt, 144
$213
color & b.w. photos, index, appendices, 16 x 25 cm., 7753p.,
excellent condition. COMPLETE 24 VOLUME SET ! FIRST EDITION
SELDOM FOUND IN THE 'COMPLETE SET OF 24 VOLUMES ON ASIA:
The 24 volume set is listed below by each volume number and
subject. There are a total of 144 color & b.w. photos, and a
total of 7753 pages in this set.
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THE BINDING:
The set is uniformly bound in stiff white paper spine over
brown hand-made paper boards. The spines are decorated with
the title "ORIENTAL SERIES" at the top, followed by volume
title, number and blue, yellow, red decorations, and the
publisher's name and place at the bottom. The spines are a
bit 'toned' with a kind of aging common with books over 100
years old. Each volume has top edge in gilt, many pages are
uncut as issued. Each volume has ca. 6 full-page
photographs, some are colored or tinted. Most volumes have
uncut pages as issued by the publisher. Most each volume has
an appendix & index.
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CONDITION:
Each volume is tightly bound, solid, and exceptionally
bright and clean inside. Being a "largely uncut" set means
this work has yet to be fully read and opened, thus it is
internally excellent, unread and very clean all in all an
exceptionally crisp copy.
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THE VOLUMES: 1-8: JAPAN: Its History Arts & Literature.
Covers present day Japan, history of the military epoch,
refinements and pastimes of the military epoch, manners &
customs of the Tokugawa era, financial & economical
conditions, festivals, pastimes, commerce bronze-casting,
architectural sculpture & decoration, sword furniture,
keramic art: early wares, Hizen, Satsuma, Kyoto, Owari,
Bishiu, Mino, misc. wares and modern developments.
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I: Japan. 260p., 6 plates.
Present Japan-Primeval Japan-Japan on the Verge of
History-Japan in the Early Eras of History-The
Japanese in the Nara Epoch-The Heian Epoch.
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II: Japan. 286p. 6 plates,
History of the Military Epoch-Manners and Customs of the
Military Epoch-Weapons and Operations of War During the
Military Epoch-Bushi-do or the Way of the
Warrior-Refinements and Pastimes of the Military Epoch.
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III: Japan. 256p., 6 plates.
Refinements and Pastimes of the Military Epoch [continued].
The Early Tokugawa Times-Middle Period of
the Tokugawa-Later Period of the Tokugawa-The Fall of the
Tokugawa.
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IV: Japan. 267p., 6 plates
Manners and Customs of the Tokugawa Era-The Tokugawa
Court-Criminal Procedure and the Criminal Classes in
Tokugawa Times-Personal Liberty, Justice, Slavery, and
Checks on Vice-Philosophy, Education, Customs, and
Costumes-Meiji, or the Era of "Enlightened Government."
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V: Japan. 260p., 6 plates.
Financial & economical conditions. Japan's foreign politics.
Steps of progress. Creed & caste. Religion & Rites.
Superstitions. Appendix.
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VI: Japan. 301p., 6 plates.
Festivals, observances & pastimes, history of commerce.
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VII: Japan. 396+67p. sword furniture chisellers, 6 plates.
Japanese pictorial art, Japanese applied art,
bronze-casting, architectural sculpture and decorations,
various applications of art, sculpture of sword-furniture,
special subjects.
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VIII: Japan. 450+16p. marks & seals, 6 plates.
Early wares [ceramics], wares of Hizen, Satsuma, Kyoto,
Kaga, Owari, misc. wares, modern developments of Japanese
keramics.
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CHINA: Its History Arts & Literature.
Volumes 9-12 contains essays on its history arts and
literature, pottery, porcelain, features of the country,
administration, finance, foreign trade, propaganda,
Chinese relations, education, literati, secret societies,
rebellions and the Second Opium War, Canton, Peking, Taiping
treaties, China's education, commentaries on today's China.
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IX: China: 426 + 5pp. marks & seals, 6 plates.
Chinese porcelain and pottery. As to the first manufacture
of true porcelain in China, Early wares, Sung, celadon, Sung
& Yuan, porcelain decorated under & over the glaze,
monochromatic glazes, polychromatic glazes, Chinese pottery,
Chinese porcelain in the west, manufacturing processes.
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X: China: 273p., 6 plates.
Features of the country, administration, finances, foreign
trade & intercourse: early period, pre-conventional period.
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XI: China: 285p., 6 plates.
The propaganda and Chinese religions, conventional period,
education, literati, secret societies, rebellions, the
Second War and the events preceding it.
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XII: China: 292p., 6 plates.
Canton and Peking at last, the treaty and the Taipings,
China's education, closing episodes, to-day.
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KOREA: Its History, Its People, & its commerce. By Angus
Hamilton, Maj. Herbert H. Austin & Viscount Masatake
Terauchi.
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XIII: Korea: 326p., 6 plates.
Outline of history, land and folk, a city of peace, costume,
manners & morals, education & crime, industries, scenery,
mining & hunting, monks & monasteries, across Korea, drought
& starvation, traveling, resting in Kang-Wha, sorrows of a
coveted kingdom, land of morning calm, relations with Japan,
administration, judiciary, trade, maritime, railroads,
telegraphs, telephones, public works, sanitation & water
works, education.
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XIV:MANCHURIA: Its People, Resources & Recent History. By
Alexander Hosie. 320p., 6 photos.
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Boundaries, physical features & climate, people and
administration, recent events, agriculture & agricultural
products, animal & mineral products, special industries,
trade, journey into central Manchuria, to Port Arthur and
along the Eastern frontier, on the Amur.
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XV: PHILIPPINES: 324p., 6 plates.
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An Account of their People, Progress, and Condition. By Mr.
Campbell Dauncey, with special contributions by: Hon.
William
H. Taft & Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. 324p., 6 plates.
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Our policy and our work in the Philippines, Some results of
our government in the Philippines. An Englishwoman in the
Philippines. Manila, Iloilo, wasted land, native dress &
customs, social amusements, tariffs, insects, theatre,
American occupation, New Year, climate, scenery, religion,
democracy and society in Manila, return voyage, baile,
Filipino indolence, the wharves, trip to Guimaras, tropical
shower, eastern festivities, a day at Nagaba, monsoon,
week-end at Nagaba, little earthquake, evening on the river,
sanitation, Mr. Taft, native education.
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XVI: SIAM: [including Cambodia] 330p., 6 plates.
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An Account of the Country & the People. By P.A. Thompson.
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Bangkok, present conditions, Buddhist religion, temples,
images & symbols, brotherhood of the Yellow robe, Pees &
charms, Siamese art, rice & fish, camp life, Ayuthia and the
elephant hung, Lopburi and the story of Phaulcon, the
Prabaat mountain, edge of the jungle, fragments of an
empire, Angkor Tom.
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XVII: BURMA: 327p., 6 plates.
The Land and the People. By R. Talbot Kelly.
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Rangoon, amenities, across the Yomas to Taungdwingyi,
Burmese market town, jungle life at Kokogon, through the
forest to Pyinmana, 1000 miles up the Irrawaddy [Rangoon to
Prome], and to Bhamo, two capitals, other towns, a month on
the Lashio Line, camping in the northern Shan states, the
Burman, resources & trade, government, travel and hints to
visitors.
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XVIII: AFGHANISTAN: 323p., 6 plates. By Angus Hamilton.
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The Orenburg, Tashkent railway, Khanate of Bokhara, province
of Samarkand, district of Tashkent & Merv, northern border,
Murghab valley and railway, Herat & the western border,
Kandahar, Seistan, provinces and races, administration, laws
and revenue, trade, industries, products, army, Kabul its
palaces and court life and bazaars.
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XIX: INDIA: 326p., 6 plates.
The Real India. By J.D. Rees.
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Early & later history, the land system, government, revenues
& taxation, native states, unrest, congress, social reform,
economic policy.
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XX: PERSIA: 323p., 6 plates.
Through Persia from the Gulf to the Caspian. By F.B.
Bradley-Birt.
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Up the Persian gulf, in Bushire, Shapur, night in a Persian
hut, the pass of the old woman, Shiraz, the graves of Sadi &
Hafiz, pass of God is Great, Persepolis, Naksh-i-Rustam,
tomb of Cyrus, through Dehbid & Yizdikhast to Ispahan,
Teheran, Mejliss.
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XXI: TURKEY: 324p., 6 plates.
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The Awakening of Turkey, the Turkish Revolution of 1908. By
E.F. Knight.
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The Turkish people, atrocities, early reformers, spread of
corruption, spread of education, rise of the young Turks,
discontent in the army, central committee, how the
revolution began, standard of revolt, the insurrection in
Bulgaria, palace and the Greeks, bloodless victory,
committee's ultimatum, after the revolution, European
assistance, mutinous palace guards, preparing for
self-rule, a strong army needed, opening of parliament, the
new Sultan.
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RUSSIA: [3 Volumes 22-24]
Its History & Condition to 1877. By Sir Donald Mackenzie
Wallace.
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XXII: RUSSIA: 332p, 6 plates.
Traveling in Russia, in the northern forests, voluntary
exile, village priest, medical consultation, peasant family
of the old type, peasantry of the north, the Mir or village
community, Tartar village, towns and mercantile classes,
Lord Novgorod the Great, the Imperial administration and
the officials, land proprietors of the old & modern schools.
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XXIII: RUSSA: 334p, 6 plates.
Social classes, church & state, among the Heretics, the
dissenters, the pastoral tribes of the Steppe, the Tartar
domination, the Cossacks, foreign colonies on the Steppe,
St. Petersburg & European influence, the Serfs, emancipation
of the Serfs, consequences of the emancipation.
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XIV: RUSSIA: 324p., 6 plates
Russia of To-day. By Luigi Villari.
The new law courts, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Nijni Vovgorod,
the Volga, provincial Russia, Black sea ports, on a country
estate, the industrial development of Russia, the Russian
working classes, effects of the war on the economic
situation, the effect of the war on Russian public opinion.
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shipping charges apply. Inquire for the cost to your
destination.
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$945
A MOST EXCELLENT REFERENCE RESOURCE BOOK
262 BROCKHAUS, Albert.
NETSUKES.
New York 1924, Duffield. Brown cloth, scuffed covers, very
good, 175p., 73 b.w. photos, index, bibliography, appendix,
translated by M. Watty, edited by E.Stillman, contents clean
sound.
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION
A very reliable source, translated from the original German
edition. With use, kinds, carving of Netsuke. The subjects,
collections, history, artists' and signatures. The mythological subjects portrayed. This work has been hailed as the
classic on the subject. It has been used as the basis for
most all other works. Based on data provided from Japan,this
work covers in great detail with authority all of the known
knowledge of Netsuke & its lore at the time. A superb study!
$224
263 BROOKS, Van Wyck.
FENOLLOSA AND HIS CIRCLE: With Other Essays in Biography.
New York 1962, Dutton. Buff cloth, very good, 321p., dj. in
mylar protector, 14 x 21.5 cm., sharp, clean & solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
By the kind introductions of Edward S. Morse, Fenollosa was
sent off to the Univ. of Tokyo. He later became Commissioner
of Fine Arts for the Japanese Empire & rediscovered ancient
Noh plays, which Ezra Pound popularized in English. The
Japanese Emperor said of him, "He taught the Japanese to
know their own art."
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His circle included intellectuals, artists, travellers,
explorers & others, in a parade of fascinating
personalities: Lafcadio Hearn, John La Farge, Henry Adams,
Ezra Pound, Fanny Wright, John Lloyd Stephens, George
Catlin, Charles Wilkes, Charles Godfrey Leland, Maurice
Prendergast, Randolph Bourne, & many others.
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THE ONE AND ONLY SUPERB GUIDE TO THIS SUBJECT IN ENGLISH !
$12
264 BROWN, Kendall H. et al.
ART OF THE JAPANESE POST CARD: The Leonard A Lauder
Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Boston 2004, MFA. Stiff pictorial wrs., 288p., 350 color, 20
b.w. photos, co-authors: L. Lauder & Anne Morse, as new copy
22 x 24 cm.
From the late 19th to the early 20th century, Japan was a
vital world center for postcard art. More than just casual
mail pieces, these postcards were often designed by prominent artists and had a visual impact that belied their modest
format. Some were done by famous and known artists from the
Ukiyo-e genre [woodblock print artists]. They are remarkably
beautiful examples of graphic design. showing the influence
of West, Art Nouveau and Euroopean taste. This book shows
some 300 full-color examples of these cards, culled from
the vast Leonard A. Lauder Collection. They are astonishing
not only for their beauty and the quality of their printing,
but also for the insight they provide into contemporary
Japanese artistic practices--insights not relayed in standard histories that focus on painting & sculpture. The essays
are by leading scholars of Japanese prints, art and culture,
with a statement by the collector himself, highlight the
design, development, and cultural function of these rarely
studied, but highly influential and visually exciting, expressions of graphic genius. Nicely done, the one and only
monograph in English on this subject.
A SUPERB REFERENCE ON THE ART OF USING PAPER FOR ART WORKS
265 BUISSON, Dominique.
THE ART OF JAPANESE PAPER: Masks, Lanterns, Kites, Dolls,
Origami.
[Paris 1992], Terrail. Red boards, very good, large size ca.
25 x 31 cm., 223p., glossary, profusely illustrated with
ca. 400 color photographs, English text, clean.FIRST EDITION
$49
This excellent reference traces the origins and use of paper
as a central medium for activities in Japanese life, as well
as a resource for daily products. Essays on paper culture,
a short history of paper, the making of Washi [handmade Japanese paper], paper gods and the Gods of paper; paper as a
ceremonial art, paper games, paper in art. This work cearly
shows Japanese uniqueness & creativity in design and application of a common and plain item such as paper to create a
genre of common and useful items, as well as spectacular art
forms and designs.
$12
266 BULLETIN DE LA MAISON FRANCO-JAPONAISE.
BIBLIOGRAPHIE DES PRINCIPALES PUBLICATIONS PERIODIQUES DE
L'EMPIRE JAPONAIS.
Paris 1941, Geuthner. Half grey cloth over boards, chipped
corners, paper browned, 373p., 230 entries, French, Japanese
text, solid copy, list of Bulletin titles from tome I-XII.
18 x 26 cm.
A comprehensive annotated bibliography. Covers
bibliography,Societes Savantes, anthropology, folk lore,
archaeology, history, geographie, language, literature,
theatre, political science, economics, financies,
philosophy, Christianity, Buddhism, Shintoism, arts,
architecture, gardens, ceramics, woodblock prints, lacquere,
painting, sculpture, science, math, astronomy, geology,
meteorology, mineralogy, metallurgy, oceanography,
seismology, chemistry, natural history, biiology, botany,
zoology, agriculture, sericulture, fish, shells. Mechanical
science, electricity, textiles, aeronomic, construction,
vessels; medicine, anatomie, bacteriology, pharmacy, hygiene
et al.
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As is condition, not returnable.
$32
267 BULLETIN OF THE FOGG MUSEUM OF ART.
SPECIAL NUMBER DEVOTED TO THE GRENVILLE LINDALL WINTHROP
BEQUEST.
[Cambridge] 1943, Harvard Univ. Stiff white wrs., very good,
few damp drops to covers, contents clean, 71p., essay on Winthrop by E. forbes & P. Sachs, 19 b.w. photos, + other article & photos on Egyptian arts.
This scholarly journal covers an excellent essay on Winthrop
and those fabulous items of Chinese, Japanese, Cambodian
sculpture, Buddhist art, bronze & stone.
A STUNNING GROUP OF FLOWER & FRUIT ARRANGEMENTS
$10
268 [BUNSHOSAI, Issen].
SOKA SHIKI EN: SOKA SCHOOL FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FOUR
SEASONS: SPRING & SUMMER.
[Edo 1813, n.p.].Greem stiff stitched wrs., very good, title
slips, 2 vols.: Spring & Summer of a 4 vol. set, 15.5 x 22.3
cm., vol.1.: 17+4, vol.2:17+4 double-folded leaves, most all
pages are woodcut plates, clean, solid, nice copy. R A R E !
This is a lovely set of illustrated books. Of the four
seasons, of which we only have Spring and Summer. These are
the two seasons which have the most variety of flowers
and fruits of the whole year. These two volumes are devoted
to flower arrangements of these two prolific seasons.
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The work is lavishly illustrated with stunning arrangements
and vessels, woodblock printed on handmade Washi paper.
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A superb and early guide for any student of flower
arrangement and its vessels. Each arrangement has a caption
and title giving additional information.
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The art was selected by who we believe to be a master flower
arrangement Sensei [teacher] SHOHAKUSAI Ippyo.
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This is volumes 1 and 2 of a 4 volume set. The other lacking
volumes are Autumn and Winter.
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REFERENCES:
Not listed in:
ROBERTS, Laurance P. :A DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS
PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PRINTS, LACQUER.
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KERLEN, H.:CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS.
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A USEFUL RESOURCE FOR ANY STUDENT OR COLLECTOR
$408
269 BUSH, Lewis W.
JAPANALIA: Reference Book to Things Japanese.
New York [1959], McKay. Red cloth, very good, 5th revised &
enlarged edition, 311p.,index, appendices, many b.w. photos.
Excellent reference in dictionary form to things Japanese,
covering from A-Z almost any subject you could imagine.
$51
A USEFUL RESOURCE FOR ANY STUDENT OR COLLECTOR
270 BUSH, Lewis W.
JAPANALIA: Reference Book to Things Japanese.
New York [1959], McKay. Red cloth, very good, 5th revised &
enlarged edition, 311p.,index, appendices, many b.w. photos.
Excellent reference in dictionary form to things Japanese,
covering from A-Z almost any subject you could imagine.
AN EXCELLENT COLOR REFERENCE FOR ALL COLLECTORS
271 BUSHELL, Raymond.
COLLECTORS' NETSUKE.
$51
New York [1971], Weatherhill. Brown cloth,very clean, dj.,
glossary, index, bibliography, 344 color, 57 b.w. photos,
199p., solid copy in nice dust jacket.
THE FIRST EDITION !
This is an excellent current source, covering living artists
as well as retrospective artist's works. Speaking primarily
as an experienced collector & connoisseur, he presents some
discoveries, insights and opinions deriving from two decades
of research.
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This work is enhanced by nearly 700 photographs showing some
354 outstanding Netsuke in clear detail. Also a large number
of carver's signatures. He addresses copies and copying,
age, authenticity, commercialism, identification of
signatures, criteria for judging & carvers.
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Valuable and informative reference by the leading exponent
of Japanese Netsuke.. A must for any collector's library.
Covering the Soken Kisho carvers, 18th, 19th, middle 19th
Meiji-Taisho and contemporary carvers. Clearly written work.
*
$29
AN EXCELLENT COLOR REFERENCE FOR ALL COLLECTORS
COLLECTORS' NETSUKE.
New York [1995], Weatherhill. Brown cloth, glossary, index,
bibliography, 344 color, 57 b.w photos, 199p., PRISTINE COPY
NEW IN SHARP DUST JACKET, 19 x 26.5 cm.
!! A NEW COPY !!
It does not get any better than this !!!
This is an excellent current source, covering living artists
as well as retrospective artist's works. Speaking primarily
as an experienced collector & connoisseur, he presents some
discoveries, insights and opinions deriving from two decades
of research.
*
This work is enhanced by nearly 700 photographs showing some
354 outstanding Netsuke in clear detail. Also a large number
of carver's signatures. He addresses copies and copying,
age, authenticity, commercialism, identification of
signatures, criteria for judging & carvers.
*
Valuable and informative reference by the leading exponent
of Japanese Netsuke.. A must for any collector's library.
Covering the Soken Kisho carvers, 18th, 19th, middle 19th
Meiji-Taisho and contemporary carvers. Clearly written work.
*
$29
AN INTRODUCTION TO NETSUKE.
Rutland [1993], Tuttle. Buff cloth,very clean, dj., [138p.],
30 b.w. photos of Netsuke, as new unused copy, sharp in very
clean unclipped dust jacket, 12.5 x 19 cm., solid copy.
Covers what are Netsuke ? Origin and development; materials
of Netsuke.
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A very useful essay by one of the leading exponents and
experts on Netsuke in the world.
*
$5
A GRAND MAJOR REFERENCE WORK
NETSUKE FAMILIAR AND UNFAMILIAR: New Principles for
Collecting.
New York [1989], Weatherhill. Brown cloth, very clean,dj.,
260p., index, bibliography, appendices of carvers, inscriptions, uncommon materials, 790 color & b. w. photos, 19.5 x
26.5 cm., 2nd printing, like new, solid copy.
This source is a major contribution to the knowledge on
Netsuke. A copious reference source, illustrating some 800
carved pieces in a wide variety of materials. Including
ivory, wood, amber, bamboo, bone, cane, carnelian, coral,
glass, hornbill, lacquer, leather, malachite, metal,
mother-of-pearl, mushroom, nut & porcelain.
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The valuable appendices covers the carvers representated,
Netsuke inscriptions, Netsuke with Kakihan minus
signatures, collections represented.
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All in all one of the best and most reliable reference
books.
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A GRAND MAJOR REFERENCE WORK
$34
NETSUKE FAMILIAR AND UNFAMILIAR: New Principles for
Collecting.
New York [1999], Weatherhill. Brown cloth, very clean, dj.,
260p., index, bibliography, appendices of carvers, inscriptions, uncommon materials, 790 color & b.w. photos, 19.5 x
26.5 cm., nice dust jacket, solid lovely copy.
This source is a major contribution to the knowledge on
Netsuke. A copious reference source, illustrating some 800
carved pieces in a wide variety of materials. Including
ivory, wood, amber, bamboo, bone, cane, carnelian, coral,
glass, hornbill, lacquer, leather, malachite, metal,
mother-of-pearl, mushroom, nut & porcelain.
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The valuable appendices covers the carvers representated,
Netsuke inscriptions, Netsuke with Kakihan minus
signatures, collections represented.
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All in all one of the best and most reliable reference
books.
*
$32
NETSUKE MASKS.
Tokyo [1985], Kodansha. Red cloth, slip case, excellent copy
240p., 375 color, 509 b.w. photos, glossary, bibliography,
small folio,22 x 30.5 cm., index, sharp copy. FIRST EDITION
This is an excellent reference for any Netsuke, mask, of
ivory collector. Covering Gigaku, Bugaku, religious, demon,
Shishi, Okina, Noh, Kyogen & folk play masks. Mask groups &
mask sets, trick mask Netsuke, quasi masks, masked dancers,
with a list of signatures, inscriptions, Kakihan and masks.
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A verty useful reference.
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$44
A COMPLETE RUN OF THE JOURNAL
277 BUSHIDO: An International Journal of Japanese Arms.
BUSHIDO: An International Journal of Japanese Arms.
Honolulu 1979-1981, Bushido. Stiff pictorial wrs.,very clean
as issued, complete run: vol.1 #1-4, vol.2 #1-4, vol. 3 #1,
when it was discontinued.Each vol. has 49 or 48p., 77 color,
many b.w. photos, nine issues in all, solid. RARE SET OF ALL
A journal devoted to Japanese arms, armour, swords, sword
furniture, news and articles in the field. Essays on sword
clubs, activities, polishing, shows, auctions, polishing
techniques, club happenings, history of swords, armour,
fittings, exhibition news &c.
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A valuable resource for any collector & student on this
subject.
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Long out-of-print now always now quite rare complete.
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A very good reference for any collector, dealer or library
interested in Japanese swords, fittings, armour, furniture
& related items.
278 BUSON MEI GA FU: ALBUM FAMOUS PAINTINGS BY BUSON.
BUSON MEI GA FU: ALBUM FAMOUS PAINTINGS BY BUSON.
[Kyoto 1933, Yahankai]. Yellow silk covered Chitsu [folding
box], loose portfolio, 11 color, 31 b.w. plates, 42 in all,
complete, 39.5 x 51 cm., title page, list of plates, introduction, with additional stitched bound book title: BUSON OH
DEN NEN PU RAKKAN IN PU: BOOK OF THE ARTIST'S SEALS & SIGNATURES. Full texts in Japanese [9p.text, 9p. illlustrations
of seals & signatures], chronology. The Chitsu has been mended in the joints. A very good copy, first page slightly
dusty, else clean, seldom found with the additional book.
The main work consists of a series of the artist's great
works: portraits, Chinese style landscapes & rural scenes,
horse screens, literati paintings, Nihon Ga [traditional
Japanese paintings], folk paintings &c. "Buson [1716-83] was
a celebrated Nanga style painter and poet who combined his
talents. He was also a well known and famous painter during
his lifetime and made his living as a painter. Born in
Settsu, his father probably a rich farmer. At age 22 went to
Edo, studied Haiku under Hayano Hajin. After his master's
death in 1742, he led a vagabond life until he settled in
the small village of Yosa in 1754 where he took his name.
During this period he was influenced by the great Chinese
painter Shen Nan-pin & other Chinese painters and the works
of Hanabusa Itcho. Later he worked in Kyoto and was recognized with Okyo as one of the two leading Kyoto painters of
the time. As a poet, he ranked next to Basho, produced many
Haiga and all his paintings have a literary content. A sympathetic painter, representing the Nanga ideal in being both
$187
poet & painter. A great landscape painter, gay, witty, frequently allowing touches of caricature to creep into his
work." See L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS, pp.
111-112 for more details. Well collected world wide in most
major museums. .
$496
279 BUTTERFIELD & BUTTERFIELD.
APRIL 16, 17 1992. SALES 48150 & 48630. FINE ORIENTAL WORKS
OF ART.
[San Francisco 1992, B & B]. Grey pictorial wrappers, very
good, 172p, 90 color, 190 b.w. photos, price estimats, 1195
well-described lots, index, chart.
Covers Japanese woodblock prints, Netsuke, ceramics, screens
& paintings. Chinese: paintings, bronzes, jades, ivories and
textiles. With a chronological chart. Also the arts of Tibet
and Buddhist art objects. A valuable and useful reference,
$31
280 BUTTERFIELD & BUTTERFIELD.
June 18, 1991. FINE ORIENTAL WORKS OF ARE IN SAN FRANCISCO.
San Francisco 1991, B & B. Stiff pictorial wrs., very good,
first fly corner stuck to cover small loss, else clean solid
107p., 2408 items, price estimates, 21.5 x 28 cm., color &
b.w. illustrations. FIRST & ONLY EDITION .
Covers Japanese ceramics, metalwork, cloisonne, enamel,
lacquer, paintings, screens, furniture. Chinese & Southeast
Asian furniture, Buddhist art, Indian bronzes.
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Chinese: metalwork, bronzes, enamels, ivories, carved
bamboo, ceramics, blue and white wares, Famille Rose,
Famille verte and others, monochrome wares, Blanc-de-Chine,
sculptures, textiles, paintings, cricket cages, snuff
bottles, jade, Peking glass &c.
A REMARKABLE GROUP OF EARLY PHOTOS OF JAPANESE WOMEN & GIRLS
281 CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS OF JAPANESE WOMEN.
CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS OF JAPANESE WOMEN: A GROUP OF NINE EARLY
HAND-COLORED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPHS.
[Japan n.d. ca. 1880's]. A very clean group of 9 gilt-edge
cabinet photographs, 13.5 x 9 cm., each mounted on a stiff
card, slightly curved as usual, no fading, solid, clean,nice
group.
This group of photographs is nicely done, very sharp images,
with unusual and delicately hand-coloring.
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The use of solid red is a bit heavy, expressing a new use
for the imported aniline dye.
.
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All photographs are excellent examples.
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Showing:
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1. Kimono clad girl playing the Tsutsumi drum.
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2. Standing girl modeling a thick winter "Tanzen" Kimono.
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3. Two Kimono clad girls: one stands with a fan, the other
sits on the floor, legs extended with a tea bowl.
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4. Kimono clad girl sits by her sewing box, with a quilt
near by.
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5. Two girl entertainers: one stands with in a fan pose, the
other sits playing the Shamisen, both wear elaborate silk
Kimono.
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6. Two girls meet and bow a greeting, each in Kimono, in a
studio staged pose.
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7. A young woman poses for the camera, elaborately dressed
in four layers of Kimono for winter.
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8. A young girl kneels holding a "shuttle cock" [ a kind of
badminton"] for New Years, in her winter Kimono.
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9. Posed view of two girls in a Rickshaw, with 2 male
coolies pulling, nice studio scene.
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All girls sport lavish coiffeurs, some with flowers, or
other decorations. A very nice insight to early Japanese
femininity and costume.
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A MOST CHARMING AND VERY USEFUL JAPANESE DOLL REFERENCE BOOK
$551
282 CAIGER, G.
DOLLS ON DISPLAY: Being an illustrated commentary on Boy's &
Festivals and the dolls used.
Tokyo [1933], Hokuseido. Purple brocade silk covers, ribbon
ties, very good,23 foldout color & 2 color plates, 81 b.w.
photos, in original folding box, exceptionally clean solid
copy. AS ORIGINALLY ISSUED
Color fold-out plates. This is a valuable work for any
doll collector. The text covers dolls, with commentaries on
how they are used in festivals, and other celebrations, with
an appendix account of festival dolls, "No" Drama, mythical
dolls &c. A very useful source.
***
$134
A MOST CHARMING AND VERY USEFUL JAPANESE DOLL REFERENCE BOOK
283 CAIGER, G.
DOLLS ON DISPLAY: Being an illustrated commentary on Boy's &
Festivals and the dolls used.
Tokyo [1933], Hokuseido. Purple brocade silk covers, ribbon
ties, very good, 2 foldout color & 2 color plates, 81 b.w.
photos, clean solid copy.
Color fold-out plates. This is a valuable work for any
doll collector. The text covers dolls, with commentaries on
how they are used in festivals, and other celebrations, with
an appendix account of festival dolls, "No" Drama, mythical
dolls &c. A very useful source.
***
$37
284 CALIFORNIA BONSAI SOCIETY, INC.
BONSAI IN CALIFORNIA.
[Los Angeles 1972-1986, Calif. Bonsai Soc.]. Stiff pictorial
wrappers, 4 odd issues: vol. 6, 8, 15, 20, clean bright as
issued, ca 50-64p. per issue, profuse color photos, English
& some Japanese text, as a lot only.
FIRST & ONLY EDITIONS
Superb reference, loaded with great photos, techniques for
caring of the Bonsai, planting material, pots, pruning,
watering, fertilizer &c. Useful for all collectors.
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Nicely done and very valuable to collectors and students.
*
$31
A MOST VALUABLE ART REFERENCE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE RESOURCE
285 CAMMANN, Schuyler.
SUBSTANCE AND SYMBOL IN CHINESE TOGGLES, CHINESE BELT
TOGGLES FROM THE C.F. BIEBER COLLECTION.
Philadelphia [1962], Univ. Penna. Blue cloth, very good, dj,
notes, glossary, 256p., 3 color, 230 b.w. photos, index,
clean, solid nice copy.
Similar to the Japanese Netsuke, these toggles are small hand-carved objects of wood, ivory, or semi-precious stones,
and were used to secure various objects to the user's belt.
The materials employed were believed to have magical or medicinal value. This is the first text in any language devoted exclusively to these little-known objects d'art. Covering
in great detail the development of belt toggles, basic types
and those made from natural objects. Wooden, ivory, stone,
metal and related substances. General symbols carved on the
toggles from nature in the form of trees, flowers, plants,
animals and inanimate objects, as well as men and gods. A
great reference source, well illustrated with superb text.
*
$31
AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE & MONOGRAPH WITH 57 COLOR EXAMPLES
286 CARDEIRO, C. Philip.
HIRADO WARE.
[Monterey 1989, Art Asia Museum]. Stiff wrs., as new, 76p.,
57 color plates,41p. text, bibliography,glossary, chronlogy,
discusses 57 fine ceramic pieces,each is nicely illustrated,
21.5 x 28 cm., solid.
FIRST AND ONLY OBSCURE EDITION
An excellent monograph on the Hirado ware, the other Daimyo
porcelain, catalogue of the exhibition.
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A highly useful resource and reference. There are very few
monographs on this very fascinating and unique type of
ceramics.
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$39
287 CARDOZO, Sidney B.
ROSANJIN: 20th Century Master Potter of Japan.
[New York 1972], Japan Society. Boards, as new copy, 97p.,
9 color, 7 b.w. photos, 93 b.w. illus., indices, large foldout of his marks and seals, appendix of signatures & seals,
clean, solid.
FIRST EDITION
Works were put together from both private and institutional
collections to create one of the largest exhibitions of this
artist's works ever in America. The catalogue and exhibition
were organized by the artist's friend. The varied examples
represent creative design, form and tasteful use of glaze.
Superb reference.
EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS JAPANESE MILITARY OFFICERS
$32
288 CARTE 'D VISITE.
GROUP OF THREE EARLY JAPANESE MILITARY OFFICER PHOTOGRAPHS:
a.: Lieutenant General HASHIMOTO Katsutaro. b.:Major General
[Japan c. 1870's]. Three sepia-toned carte d'visite, each is
5.5 x 8.5 cm., and then mounted on a larger card, very good,
toned as usual.
QUITE SCARCE !
This is an unusual and RARE group of Japan's elite military
officers. Seldom found, three early ca.1870's photographs of
Japan's leading military officers. Each is studio posed, the
officers are finely uniformed in full military dress
uniforms with hip swords. Two wear white gloves. All three
of these men were graduates of the Japanese Military
Academy.
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EACH OFFICER IS IDENTIFIED WITH HIS NAME ON THE BACK:
a. Lieutenant General HASHIMOTO Katsutaro
b. Major General MATSUMOTO Kana-e
c. Lieutenant General HOSOKAWA Tadayasu
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Each verso [back] shows a faint pencil name in Japanese
Kanji, identifying each officer on the photograph.
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CONDITION:
Each photograph image is very clear, with the usual minor
fading/toning, expected of an item made in the ca. 1870's.
The verso [back side] are blank, except for the officer's
names, lightly penciled in. Each card has rounded corners as
issued by the photographer. All in all very nice examples.
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Early sepia-toned photographs of Japanese military men are
scarce and are seldom found. Even more rare, is to find them
with the name of the person photographed! Therefore,
identified photographs are again exceptionally obscure and
RARE !
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THREE 1870's PHOTOGRAPHS OF EARLY JAPAN
$1156
289 CARTE 'D VISITE.
JAPAN: A GROUP OF THREE EARLY SEPIA TONED CARTE 'D VISITE
PHOTOS. TWO OF JAPANESE WOMEN, ONE OF A RICKSHAW & PULLER.
[Japan 1870's]. Three sepia-toned photographs, each is 5.5 x
9 cm., mounted on a stiff card, mild fading, strong images,
slightly toned, clean, solid copies. R A R E !
A NICE GROUP OF VERY THREE EARLY SEPIA-TONE PHOTOGRAPHS:
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1. An unusual image of a Japanese woman in Kimono, seated
on a decorated grass mat [Tatami], her knees are folded. In
the fore ground is her Kiseru [smoking pipe] and other
smoking materials, along with her tobacco, as she holds a
folded napkin. Her coiffeur is done up with combs and long
hair pins. She sits demurely and gazes with a knowing smile.
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2. Two young girls, both in summer Kimono, one holds a
large oil-paper umbrella while standing next to a second
girl who is seated on a foreign type chair of metal pipe.
Both are wearing thick wooden Geta [sandals], face and pose
for the camera for a very image.
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3. This image shows a Jinrikisha man and his Rickshaw. He is
at rest before a very foreign style stone block building,
most likely in Yokohama or Tokyo before a broad avenue
during the winter season. It is possible the building is a
Japanese governmental structure, but with out any namesake.
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A wonderful look at Japan's quaint and very early charming
past. Photos of this early era are always R A R E !
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE, ITS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN
290 CARVER, Norman F. Jr.
FORM AND SPACE OF JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE.
Tokyo [1955], Shokokusha. Green cloth, very clean, 200p.,158
b.w. photos, Japanese & English text, list of plates, 21 x
28 cm., solid copy in nice dust jacket. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
An excellent perspective on Japanese architecture, and the
forms of Japanese beauty.
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Written by a foreigner, who was able to appreciate the
classic beauty of ancient Japanese buildings, and
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construction details using natural and domestic materials.
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An appreciation of Japanese form and design. Covering
screens, gardens, natural settings, trees as building
materials, sliding doors, grass & tile roofs, mud/stucco,
paper windows, farm settings, dramatic use of water.
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$22
291 [CASTILE, Rand.]
LATER JAPANESE LACQUERS.
[San Francisco 1987, Asian Art Museum]. Stiff pictorial wrs.
very good, [16]p., 32 color photos.
A useful essay on all aspects of Japanese lacquereware:
Suzuri bako & other writing items, boxes, incense containers
containers, picnic set, Sho [Japanese bamboo flute].
$7
292 CATALOGUE OF NINTH EXHIBITION OF FINE ARTS.
CATALOGUE OF THE NINTH EXHIBITION OF FINE ART BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
[Tokyo 1922, Mombusho [Ministry of Education]. Purple thread
stitched binding, color woodblock printed wrappers,bit dusty
contents clean, 259p. b.w. photos of paintings & scrolls +8p
English list of photos: author, title, page number. SCARCE
A most obscure & early exhibition catalogue, list of plates
& artist, captions in both Japanese & English.
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Oversize 19 x 26.5 cm., with excellent examples from
paintings, screens & scrolls by a very large variety of
superb Japanese artists, all recognized by the Ministry as
the most representative of Japanese spirit.
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This catalogue covers the artistic works of about 300
recognized painters, and is a painter's who's who.
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The artistic works cover the traditional Japanese painting
tradition, subjects and native genre.
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By & large a valuable and comprehensive reference resource.
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A LOVELY & LONG HAND-PAINTED GOUACHE 19TH CENTURY SCROLL
293 [CH'IU Ying. [Qiu Ying] [Tribute Painting]
CH'IU YING: TRIBUTE PAINTINGS OF BEAUTIFUL CHINESE WOMEN,
AFTER MASTER CH'IU YING [1594-1522, A MING DYNASTY PAINTER.
[Japan ca. 1800-1810]. Hand scroll, silk brocade cloth, with
ribbon tie,ivory clip,painted on fine hand-made crushed mica
flecked Washi paper, giving a sparkling effect, very long:
27.5 x 6m.48 cm.,very clean, solid 21 color paintings. RARE!
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. A TRIBUTE TO THE FAMOUS MING DYNASTY CHINESE PAINTER
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CH'IU YING [QIU YING] [1494?-1522]
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A STUNNING GOUACHE COLOR PAINTED CHINESE SCROLL
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This is a tribute work, most likely painted, by an unknown
Japanese artist. We have found a signature and three seals
of "Shuuho" [Shuho] at the betinning of the scroll. There is
no proof to the exact last name of Shuuhoo. Rather than a
signature of artistic responsibility, we believe this to be
a signature of ownership name and seals. There is always a
possibility this was painted by Yamakawa Shuuhoo.
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A likely candidate and educated guess points to Yamakawa
Shuuhoo [1898-1944], as the former owner, not the artist.
We have no proof that it was painted by Yamakawa Shuuhoo, or
was just his peronsonal property. We know he admired
beautiful ladies and painted them as well as created several
stunning color woodblock printed examples. Because his style
was completely separate and apart from this example we dont
belive it to be a work of his hand. There are several other
artists in our dictionary but none meet or match the
characters for this signature, that came after Ch'iu's
dates.
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A leap of faith is beyond this cataloger's duty. In that
case, we simply state this stunning work was most likely the
former property of the famous painter [Yamakawa] "Shuuhoo."
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After a careful search of artist dictionaries, we could not
find a single other possible candidate based on dates and
exact characters for that name. Yamakawa Shuuho's
appreciation and admiration of Ch'iu Ying is understandable.
It would be entirely appropriate for artists to keep and
refer to earlier master's works, or even 'tribute' items for
which respect of others work and inspiration eminated.
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We know this work was expertly executed by a Japanese artist
because in scene 18, there is a small note in Katakana, on
the screen near the bronze gong, indicating the softness of
the color. Sadily there is no signature at the end of the
work, by the artist.
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ORIGINAL WORK BY THE CHINESE MASTER CH'IU YING [QIU YING]:
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BRUSHED NAMES:
Per the brushed title slip on the exterior of the scroll,
and the first brushed name listed at the beginning of the
scroll, we find the Hanzi [Chinese characters, or Kanji] for
"CH'IU YING" [QIU YING] the name of the original artist
which inspired an unnamed Japanese artist to produce this
tribute painting.
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Continuing with the same brush and writing style below is
also the brush-written name: "Shuuhoo Sei," followed by "Dai
jushi go" ["Number 40"]. The significance is moot. Please
see images spine.jpg and title.jpg posted to our website.
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THE HANKO OR SEALS/CHOPS:
There are a total of four red cinnabar Hanko [seals/chops]
found at the beginning of this scroll. There are two small
square red cinnabar Hanko [seals/chops] at the left of the
name "Shuuhoo." Below them, is yet another and larger round
seal, with two characters stamped maybe read as "Shuuhoo."
To the left of these three seals is a large square Hanko
with 6 seal characters, most likely another former owner's
seal, unread.
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A NOTE ABOUT "TRIBUTE" PAINTINGS:
Within Japanese and Chinese artistic and literati culture it
entirely appropriate and common for artists to paint
"tribute" examples of other masters' work not in an attempt
to create fakes or spurious works, but rather in an effort
to show respect and great interest in earlier fine examples.
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We all know that a large number of famous paintings have
been wrongly copied, faked and put on the market in an
attempt to deceive the public with "fabulous fakes." This is
an entirely opposite, spurious subject and intention !
In some cases "tribute" paintings have been misrepresented
by unethical sellers as original art works of the old
masters.
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Within the artistic and literati world, there are large
numbers of legitimate "tribute" paintings openly so noted
and annotated by the respectful "tribute" artist. This item
is from that category of respectful renditions from the
ancient past masters' works.
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In the case of this painting, due to its paper, technique
and obviously Japanese connection, there is no possibility
it can be or is an original work byt Ch'iu Ying from the
16th century. It is however, surely one from about [18001820] period, based on the drawing and Japanese Washi micaflecked paper used.
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A LOVELY AND CHARMING DEPICTION OF MING PERIOD LADIES:
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A most charming and lovely Nanga school painted long scroll.
The work shows the more tropical looking foliage of South
China, and is entirely devoted to Chinese beautiful women of
the Ming dynasty. Their costume and furnishings reflect the
best of Ming advanced Chinese art and culture.
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THE 21 SUBJECTS & SCENES:
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This lovely color work contains some twenty-one separate
scenes divib the Chinese text before or after each example.
The scenes depict the most celebrated Chinese beauties from
the Ming period and earlier in history. Each is delicately
painted in pastel colors, with a steady and fine hand in
very thin outline. The surrounding scenery is beautifully
executed in much detail, as are the floral, architectural
and other accommodations.
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NAME, SCENE AND SIGNIFICANCE:
Each painting is preceded by a Chinese text, giving the name
of the lady, a brief comment about her charms and celebrity.
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Each Chinese beauty is clad in the most stunning and
beautiful silk garments, with elaborate coiffure, some hold
various kinds of fans, or bamboo painting brushes and other
items.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE 21 COLOR GOUACHE, HAND-PAINTED SCENES:
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1. The work begins with a lady in her garden, she holds a
fan and has red inner sleeves showing. Behind her is a group
of long banana leaves painted in orange and a bit of green
remaining, indicating they are at the end of their season,
and about to dry out and die. They grow from a stylized
Chinese rock, with a few green leaves on a small branch near
the foot.
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2. Wearing a blue silken head cover, this lady holds a horse
tail fly swatter, while standing in her garden. Behind her
is a very ancient and gnarled tree trunk with several red
flowers, below that is a stylized Chinese rock.
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3. A colorful garment-wearing lady faces away from the
artist and looks up to her right at her fluffy sleeve. She
is standing on a red carpet with floral pattern. She wears a
white flower in her hair.
.
4. Wearing a red gown, this lady stands in her garden, with
a very stylized ancient pine tree-trunk-table which has a
book with a red title slip upon it. She looks away in a
dreamy fashion allowing her fan to drop down. Behind her the
ancient pine tree rises with grace.
.
5. A lady stands in her garden, she admires a gnarled stump
with a vase and red coral. Behind her is an ancient pine
tree with a sprig or two.
.
6. A lady in a pale green garment plays a very thin long
bamboo flute, serenading a Phoenix at her side. There are
five peacock feathers behind her, and behind that is a tree
and a few branches.
.
7. A seated Chinese lady plays her Zheng [zither, harp]
while seated. A white stork [or white crane] is to her
right, and behind her is a stylized Chinese decorative rock.
At her left is a small table with a Chuan case of several
books, a small censor, a vase with red flowers, and a small
red ceramic covered jar.
.
8. The Chinese lady dressed in an orange gown is painting
pale blue clouds a grand and large screen. Her maid is
behind her and holds a large ink stone. There is a Foo-dog
on the end of the screen.
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9 The lady is seated before a wide Ming period desk. She
is holding a bamboo brush, and preparing to either write or
draw. There is another, larger table to her right with a
bronze bell suspended from a wooden frame, two orange cloth
Chuan with many books, a golden statue of Buddha and a sprig
of flowers in a ceramic vase, a single book in blue covers
is on the table.
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10 This lady holds a pink ceramic jar and looks pleased.
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11 A Chinese lady adjusts her coiffure after rising from
her bed. She has a water basin on the bed to wash her face.
There is a small table behind the bed with a mirror and a
silken scarf partially covering it. A very ancient gnarled
tree is behind her, it has one single group of red fruits.
.
12 A Chinese lady holds a group of silk-tied scrolls, she
looks at a pair of large ceramic tables, each with vases and
a cup.
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13 A mother and her two very young children sit near a
checkered blanket. She holds a red silk cloth which perhaps
holds a ceramic bottle while the youngest little boy reaches
for it. An older boy in blue garment sits between his
younger brother and mother. There is a group of rolled up
scrolls tied with a silk cord before the blanket, along with
an ink stone, paper, and a large silk bag, probably holding
her Zheng [zither or harp].
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14 A Chinese lady appears to be returning from her
vegetable garden, with a thin bamboo pole over her shoulder
holding a basket full of greens. She walks along a small
river.
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15 A Chinese lady holds her hands inside her garment in the
prayer form, before an old gnarled tree and makes her
prayer.
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16 A stunning Chinese lady sits on a circular woven
Chinese carpet, she has a small censor on a stand, and has
her hands in the prayer mode as she smells the incense makes
her prayer.
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17 A mother looks wistfully ahead while holding a large
fan, her shy daughter stands partially behind her, holding a
blue Chuan case with several books inside. Behind them is a
stylized rough tree trunk with a few sprigs and leaves.
.
18 A Chinese lady sits on a wooden chair, before a large
screen. She is holding a bamboo brush, and is actively
engaged in painting. She has an attendant made to her left,
but she looks left, toward where the artist who painted
this scene would be located. On her right side is a lovely
Ming period table, with her ink stone, various paint cups
and a vase with several other bamboo brushes, behind which
is a stack of books and a small vase. There is a small table
behind the larger table with a vase and cherry blossoms.
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19.This lady sits on a decorated mat in a pensive mode. Her
Zheng [zither or harp], and a group of scrolls rolled inside
of a silken cloth. Her teapot and two large ceramic vases
are to her right side.
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20 This depicts a pensive lady, with her right hand holding
a Mao bi [bamboo brush] supporting her chin. She looks down
in a pensive and dreamy mood. There is a very stylized
small table behind her with a group of peaches in a vase.
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21. Three ladies ride horses with saddles. The first lady
holds her hand together under her gown in a prayer form. The
second lady has a group of scrolls tied to her back with a
silk scarf, she holds her sleeve-covered right hand to her
mouth. The third lady carries a Chinese Pipa over her
shoulder in a silken bag.
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SCHOLARLY AND BOOK-RELATED SUBJECTS:
A good number of the beautiful ladies are in rooms with
books, scrolls, bamboo painting brushes, ink stones, paper
and other scholar's desk articles. Scholar's stylized rocks
and gnarled ancient tree trunks grace many of the paintings,
as well as period Chinese furniture, ceramics, bronzes and
large painted screens.
.
Please review the photos posted to our website for more
details.
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The work is exceptionally and brilliantly executed with the
most delicate fine lines, superb depiction of gowns, hair
style, and facial expressions. The adjacent furniture and
household items are meticulously drawn and fitted in a most
tastefully way. There is great charm and conveyance of the
message found in the color-executed drawings.
.
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WHO WAS YAMAKAWA SHUHO [SHUUHOO]:
.
Was a well known Japanese painting, who specialized in
birds and flowers under Ikegami Shuho [Shuuho], and from
whom he derived his studio name. He also studied Bijinga
[pictures of beautiful women] under Kaburagi Kiyokata.
.
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SCROLL MOUNTING & CONDITION:
The scroll is mounted in the typical 1800-1820's type of
mica-flecked Washi paper. There is also a gold over pale
green hand-woven cloth on the outer of the scroll when
rolled up. The edges of the scroll had some thin and narrow
reinforcing cloth earlier in its age, a good part of this
has separated or detached and parts are gone. This does not
affect the stability of the paper or scroll whatsoever, it
is mostly cosmetic.
.
The paper has a backing which in some places is partially
not attached to the painting, and a few small wrinkles
common for scrolls of this period and age. Again, these can
be pressed and reinforced to give a flat look. We prefer to
leave this work in its current original state. Its in
acceptable and clean condition.
.
There are a few tiny ink marks here and there, and a few of
the reds have bled a bit from being in a humid climate, and
a feint water stain at the upper margin in one place.
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The wood ends were turned on a lathe, we dont know their
age, but the are clean, intact and have no chips or cracks,
indicating they could be more recent than the mounting. The
are Japanese style.
.
As our custom, we are overly critical of the smallest
defects. By and large, the work is clean, presentable and
free from any significant defects, marks or issues. There is
no worming, or mends to this scroll or its vers. It is in
original condition, as mounted ca 1800-1810. Please ask
questions, or inspect photos posted to our website.
.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
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PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PRINTS, LACQUER, p.195 cites
Yamakawa Shuuhoo. He was a Japanese-style painter, born in
Kyoto, pupil of Kaburagi Kiyokata & Ikegami Shuho. Showed in
the Teiten. Strongly influenced by the Ukiyo-e tradition.
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Yamakawa Shuho [Shuuhoo] used three "Go" or studio names,
the third listed by Roberts as "Shuuhoo" is a match for the
signature on this scroll, and 3 of the seals, and can be a
logical connection.
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Ho, Wai-Kam et al.: EIGHT DYNASTIES OF CHINESE PAINTING:
The Collections of the Nelson-Atkins Museum, Kansas City and
The Cleveland Museum of Art. illustrations164, 165, 166 and
the index for this artist, p.386 2nd entry from the bottom,
shows Chinese the character name for Ch'iu Ying ca.1494-ca.
1552], see items 164, 165, 166.
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QIU YING: Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qiu_Ying
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Was a Chinese painter who specialized in the "Gongbi" brush
technique. Regarded as one of the Four Masters of the Ming
dynasty.
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Color scans of this and most other items are posted to our
website.
$5994
294 CHAMBERLAIN, B[asil] H.
NOTES BY MOTOORI ON JAPANESE & CHINESE ART.
[Yokohama 1885, Meiklejohn]. New wrs., very good, extracted
article from original TASJ journal, vol. xii, pp.221-229, a
clean solid copy.
An excellent article by on of the early & leading exponents
of Japanese studies. Covers painting and how its evolution
was dreived from China. Motoori's essay is carefully
translated.
$19
A CLASSIC REFERENCE ON ALL THINGS JAPANESE
295 CHAMBERLAIN, Basil H.
THINGS JAPANESE: Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected
With Japan for the Use of Travellers and Others.
London 1890, Kegan Paul. Black cloth, 408p., bibligraphy,
index, notes, fold out map, 14 x 20.5 cm.
R A R E
F I R S T
E D I T I O N
Arranged in dictionary order. This standard reference is a
helpful for all subjects Japanese. With four articles by
Lafcadio Hearn. This work was very popular in Japan with
early visiting foreigners. It's a standard and a classic
work by the well known Japanologist. A virtual compendium &
encyclopaedia to Japan's art, literature, culture, history,
customs, language, traditions, religion, music, poetry &c.
Very readable, with references to LAFCADIO HEARN.
SCARCE
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$372
London 1902, Murray. 4th revised ed. Black embossed cloth,
545p., fold-out map, Japanese colophon, 14.5 x 22 cm., solid
very clean.
SCARCE
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$44
London 1890, Kegan Paul. FIRST EDITION. Red cloth, very good
top & bottom of spine worn, 408p., colored folding map,index
notes. FIRST EDITION
R A R E
SCARCE
*
$745
Kobe 1927, Thompson. Green cloth, rebacked, very good, 591p.
large fold-out color map, 2 appendices, frontispiece of B.H.
Chamberlain.
S C A R C E
SCARCE
*
$155
London 1891, Kegan. Cloth, very good, 503p., color fold out
map, index, with Lafcadio Hearn reference, bibliography.
SECOND REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION.
R A R E
SCARCE
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$559
London 1905, Murray. Green cloth, very good, 552p., 5th revised edition, index, with reference to Lafcadio Hearn.SCARCE
SCARCE
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$155
London 1905, Murray. Green cloth, very good, 552p., large
folding color map, index, 5th edition, revised.
SCARCE
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$124
302 CHANDLER, Billie T.
CRAFTS AND TRADES OF JAPAN: With Doll-&-Flower Arrangements.
Rutland [1964], Tuttle. Brocade cloth,very clean, 57p., 12
color plates, with essays: Crafts and Trades of Japan, Sake,
pottery, sculpture, swords, umbrellas, pearl diving, masks,
solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
$7
303 CHAPPELEAR, Kei K. et al.
MON: THE JAPANESE FAMILY CREST.
Hollywood [1994], Hawley. Yellow spiral bound, as new, 475
Mon with names of the families that used them, indexed by
both family name and subject, 150p., A4 size, illustrated,
co-author was W.M. Hawley, revised edition,solid, nice copy.
An excellent reference for sword collectors, as well as
those who appreciate Japanese design. Very useful reference
for identification of family name and their family crests,
or Mon. As found on clothing, houses, lacquer, Japanese wood
block prints, ceramics &c. Scans can be sent by email.
LATE 18TH CENTURY ILLUSTRATED JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
304 CHIBA, Ryuboku.
HYAKKI ZUKAI: DRAWINGS OF FLOWER VASES, WITH FULL
DESCRIPTIONS AND OWNER'S NAMES.
[Kyoto 1773, Toundo]. Blue stiff wrs., stitched spine, 3 vol
set, engraved by Morimoto Richo, 16.3 x 22.2 cm., profusely
illustrated woodblock printed on hand-made Washi paper, 20 +
$51
20+16 double folded leaves, very clean solid copy. R A R E !
A lovely set of books, showing a large number of flower
arrangement vases, trays, baskets, enamels and ceramics,
and trays used. Also some Bonkei style arrangements.
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The three volumes focus strictly on the wide variety of
vessels use in Japanese flower arrangement. Volume 2 shows
some furniture used in the tea room or the flower
arrangement room. Each vase or recepticale has a name, size,
and other details. Nicely done, artistic work !
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REFERENCE:
DAWES, Leonard G.: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PRINTS AND DRAWINGS. See p.21, last
entry at the bottom.
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NOT IN:
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MITCHELL, C.H. et al. THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE NANGA,
MARUYAMA, SHIJO AND OTHER RELATED SCHOOLS OF JAPAN: A
Bibliography.
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KERLEN, H. CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS.
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EDGREN, J.S. CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF
JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY.
***
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE ON MEDICINE, SAMURAI SWORDS & BRONZES
305 CHIKASHIGE, Masumi.
ALCHEMY AND OTHER CHEMICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ANCIENT
ORIENT: The Civilization of Japan & China in Early Times
Tokyo 1936, Uchida. Black cloth, very good, 102p., 1 color,
171 photos, 4 charts, with "Compliments of the Author" slip
tipped in. FIRST & ONLY EDITION.
S C A R C E
An excellent monograph and superb resource for Alchemy in
both China and Japan with a valuable insight to the
metallurgy and anatomy of the Japanese Samurai sword. The
work is divided into three major sections:
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I: ALCHEMY IN THE EAST:
a. Addressing This obscure work covers the distinguished
-- alchemists in Ancient China
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b. Theories of Chinese alchemy
$447
c. The medicines of the Immortals
d. Art of gold-making
-- i.
Recipes for gold
-- ii.
Chemical reactions of gold-making
-- iii. Another recipe for gold-making
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II: BRONZE ARTICLES
a. Six receipts for Bronze
b. The method and results of bronze articles
c. The results of analysis of bronze articles [2]
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III: JAPANESE SWORDS:
a. Methods of forging
b. Anatomical investigations of Japanese swords
c. Swords of the natives of the Pacific coast.
***
The ancient art of metallurgy as found in China begins ca
8000 b.c. and spread to Korea, Japan and S.E Asia. It was a
wondrous time and it afforded people the opportunity to make
ritual objects [mirrors, horse fittings only to cite a few]
as well as weapons and tools. The advent of combining raw
materials into solid metal objects was major and huge leap
forward for mankind. By and large the Chinese used bronze to
cast religious and ritualistic vessels, later bronze weapons
were made. The art of casting was the highest ebb of
technology at the time. It took great sophistication and
major skills in alchemy. As these arts were passed to Japan
and Korea iron replaced bronze as a material for weapons.
The migration from bronze to iron provided weapons that
would not fail like bronze did. The Japanese are perhaps the
one and only culture to push iron technology to its limit
with the multi-layered folded sword, forged and tempered
with a razor sharp edge. This sword was coveted by soldiers
and armies throughout Asia and was the weapon of choice as
it could sever a body with a single swift stroke.
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The anatomy and creation of a Japanese sword, with its multi
layered different hardness of metals combined to make the
finest quality sword ever made. Forging methods of the
Kawakane are outlined in much detail and with supporting
drawings and figures.
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This work provides essential material not found elsewhere to
give a good understanding of the chemical and scientific
footings of early science in China and Japan. A valuable
chronology is also attached. An essential resouorce for any
collector of Japanese swords & bronzes.
*
$235
171 photos, 4 charts, nice copy.
FIRST EDITION
SCARCE
*
*
-- i.
Recipes for gold
-- ii.
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II: BRONZE ARTICLES
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*
*
*
171 photos, 4 charts, slip case, 13 x 19.5 cm., largly uncut
copy, superb condition. SCARCE
*
*
-- i.
Recipes for gold
-- ii.
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II: BRONZE ARTICLES
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$167
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$214
308 CHILDERS, James S.
THROUGH ORIENTAL GATES: The Adventures of an Unwise Man in
the East.
New York 1930, Appleton. Maroon cloth, 333p., 16 b.w. illustrations, very good, end paper maps.
This is a primary source, covering the author's adventures
of travel in Japan, Korea and China. Commentaries on Geisha,
Japanese house, cricket fighting in a Chinese garden, Chinese chow, Korea,beggars, "Peace in the North," the Great Wall
and "Golden Lilies of Cathay" or women's bound feet. Chinese
theater, funeral &c. Wonderful reading, just for fun.
$80
309 CHINESE CARVED JADE.
A CHINESE CARVED MUTTON-FAT JADE OF A WATER-BUFFALO AND A
WHEEL, WITH GRASS PATTERN.
China n.d. ca. 1910-20. A square, flat piece, of translucent
jade, nicely carved, shows a lively water-buffalo at play,
square ca.. 7.5 x 6 cm., 4 mm. thick, a very good example.
A lovely representative work, nicely carved and polished.
The buffalo stands on the wheel and is surrounded by grass
and leaf patterns. A good luck piece for any Water Buffalo
year person ! From the Chinese zodiac of 12 animals. This is
a fun piece.
*
$187
310 CHRISTIE'S AMSTERDAM.
SALE ARTIA. SALE OF FINE CHINESE & JAPANESE CERAMICS, WORKS
OF ART, FURNITURE, PAINTINGS & PRINTS. Sale of June 6, 1985.
Amsterdam 1985, Christie's. Yellow over white stiff wrs.,95p
very good, 512 well described lots, price estimates & prices
realized list, many b.w. photos.
Covers Inro, Japanese lacquerware, boxes, screens,porcelain.
Chinese blue & white porcelain, polychrome. Japanese & Chinese paintings, books, sacreens, Blanc-de-Chine, jade, furniture of Japan, Korea & China, Yixing ware, Japanese woodcut
prints et al. A useful priced reference.
$60
311 CHRISTIE'S EAST.
SALE 7391. ORIENTAL WORKS OF ART, EUROPEAN FURNITURE AND
DECORATIVE ARTS. SALE OF 1 DEC., 1992.
New York 1992, Christie's. Stiff color wrs., very good, 422
well described lots,many b.w. photos, price estimates, very
clean solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Covers Chinese furniture, ivory, costumes, jades, Japanese
screens, ceramics, paintings, woodcut prints &c...
312 CHRISTIE'S EAST.
SALE 7433. CHINESE, JAPANESE, SOUTHEAST ASIAN & TRIBAL ART.
New York 1993, Christie's. Stiff covers, very good, 508 well
$22
described lots, many b.w. photos, price estimates, very
Covers ivories,jade, snuff bottles, ceramics, Japanese
dolls, bronze items, carved ivories, Ming-ch'i, screens
&c...
$22
313 CHRISTIE'S NEW YORK.
SALE 6056. FINE JAPANESE WORKS OF ART: From Various
Sources. Sale of December 11, 1985.
New York 1985, Christie's. Grey pictorial wrappers, very
clean, 106p, profusely illustrated in color & b.w., 346 well
described lots, price estimates, solid copy.
Including ceramics, cloisonne, sculpture, lacquerware, Inro,
Ojime and Netsuke.
$20
314 CHRISTIE'S SOUTH KENSINGTON.
CODE COR 6387. ORIENTAL CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART.
Sale of February 10, 1994.
London 1994, Christie's. Stiff color wrs., very good, 452
well described lots, price estimates, many b.w. photos, very
clen solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Netsuke, ivory carvings, lacquer, Chinese & Japanese
ceramics, carvings, Ojime, bronzes, enamel ware, Tibetan
bronzes, Canton enamel ware, Peking glass, snuff bottles, &
ecclectica..
$19
SALE COR 2940. ORIENTAL CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART.
SALE OF AUG. 11, 1988.
London 1988, Christie's. Stiff white wrs., very good, 33p.,
418 well described lots, many b.w. photos, price estimates,
very clean solid. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Japanese ivories,
Okimono, Inro & ecclectic others Chinese & Japanese art
works.
SALE OF 3 NOV. 1988.
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Japanese carved ivories,
$22
Netsuke, paintings,
more...
Japanese woodcut
prints & much
$22
SALE OF 12 JAN. 1989.
308 well described lots, price estimates, many b. w. photos,
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, carved ivories &
Okimono, Buddhist art, Chinese screen & much more...
$22
SALE OF 26. JAN. 1989.
very clean solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, painting, prints,
scrolls, carved ivories, jades & ecclectic art works.
$22
SALE COR 4563. ORIENTAL CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART.
SALE OF 20 FEB. 1992.
London 1992, Christie's. White stiff wrs., very good, 29p.,
xlean solid copy.
Covers Japanese & Chinese ceramics, bronzes, enamels &c.
$22
SALE OF 5 MARCH, 1992.
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Japanese woodcut prints,
paintings, scrolls, carved jades, snuff bottles,
Tibetan
bronzes, Chinese & Japanese carved ivories &...
$22
SALE OF 23 JAN., 1992.
very solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
& illustrated books [e-hon], Buddhist sculpture, cloisonne &
Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Japanese prints.
$22
SALE OF 2 APRIL, 1992.
473 well described lots, price estimates, many b.w. photos,
scrolls, paintings, Chinese cloisonne, oil paintings,
Inro,
Japanese swords, armor, Menuke,Sino-Tibetan Buddhist bronze,
Tibetan sculpture & arts &c.
$22
paintings, scrolls, carved Chinese ivories, snuff
bottles,
Okimono, scholar's items &c...
$22
SALE COR 4638. ORIENTAL CERAMCS & WORKS OF ART.
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, enamels & snuff bottles.
SALE OF 14 MAY, 1992.
$22
clean solid copy.
Eccletic lots: Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Japanese prints,
paintings & scrolls &c...
$22
SALE OF 28 MAY 1992.
Ecclectic lots Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Netsuke &c..
$22
SALE OF 9 JULY, 1992.
Chinese & Japanese carved ivories, Okimono, scrolls,
paintings, Chinese carved artworks, snuff bottles, scholar's
desk items, lacquerware &c...
$22
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, snuff bottles, paintings
$22
SALE OF 6 AUG., 1992.
325 well described lot, price estimates, many b.w. photos,
scrolls, paintings, Chinese ivory carvings &
ecclectica.
$22
SALE OF 24 SEPT., 1992
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Japanese woodblock
prints, paintings, scrolls, Indian & Nepalese bronzes,
Japanese and Chinese carved ivories, Okimono &c...
$22
SALE COR 4791. ORIENTAL CERAMIICS AND WORKS OF ART.
SALE OF 8 OCT., 1992.
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Ming-Ch'i, Japanese
woodcut prints, scrolls, paintings, carved Chinese &
Japanese ivories &c...
$22
many b.w. photos, price estimates, 346 well described lots,
paintings, scrolls, Buddhist arts, carved ivory items,
snuff
bottles, lacquer, Indian sculptures &c...
$22
London 1992, Christie's. White color wrs., very good, 57p.,
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Ming-ch'i, Japanese
prints, paintings & scrolls, Inro, bronzes, lacquer,
Okimono. Chinese jades, bronzes, Buddhist arts &c...
$22
Sale of Dec. 14, 1993.
well described lots, prices estimates, very clean solid
copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Covers Chinese and Japanese ceramics, Tibetan ritual arts,
many b. w. photos.
$22
SALE OF 25 FEB., 1993.
London 1993, Christie's. Stiff color wrs., very good, 32p.,
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Ming-Ch'i, Netsuke and
carved ivory, Okimono, Chinese jades, Japanese cloisonne.
&c...
$22
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Japanese woodblock
prints, scrolls, paintings, Inro, Netsuke, carved ivories.
Chinese snuff bottles, Nepalese art, bronzes &c...
$22
Covers Chinese and Japanese ceramics, Tibetan arts, silver,
Islamic arts, arms, silver, Nepalese metal arts &c...
London 1993, Christie's. Stiff colored wrs., very good, 37p.
414 well described lots, price estimates, clean solid.
$22
Covers snuff bottles, Netsuke, S.E. Asian sculpture, Chinese
paintings &c.
$22
Sale of July 29, 1993.
London 1993, Christies. Stiff color wrs., very good,352 well
described lots, price estimates, many b.w. photos,very clean
solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Chinese & Japanese ceramics, porcelains, Buddhist art,
Netsuke, Ivory.
$19
SALE OF 23 SEPT. 1993.
London 1993, Christie's. Color stiff wrs., very good, 37p.,
376 well described lots, price estimates, solid copy
Eclectic sale on Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Buddhist art,
lacquer, jade &c.
$22
Sale of Oct. 7, 1993.
well described items, price estimates, many b.w. photos,
Japanese & Chinese ceramics, Japanese woodblock prints,
paintings, Chinese jade, bronzes, sculptures, screens,
enamelware & much more. Useful reference.
SALE OF 21 OCT. 1993.
470 well described lots, many photos, price estimates, very
Ecclectic sale, Chinese & Japanese ceramics, bronzes, woodc
$22
$19
400 well described lots, price estimates, b.w. photos, clean
solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Covers Japanese & Chinese ceramics,Japanese woodblock
prints, scrolls.
$22
SALE OF 9 DEC. 1993.
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, ivory carvings, Netsuke,
Chinese jade carved items, Bronzes, Buddhist sculptures
&
stone items, Japanese painted scrolls, woodblock prints,
Chinese paintings, some color photos of better items &c...
$22
SALE OF 13 JAN. 1994.
Ecclectic sale Chinese & Japanese ceramics, woodcut prints.
SALE OF 24 FEB. 1994.
London 1994, Chrisite's. Stiff color wrs., very good, 47p.,
Ecclectic lots, Chinese & Japanese ceramics, prints, screens
$22
London 1994, Christie's. Stiff colored wrs., very good, 47p.
$22
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, carved Chinese ivories,
jade, scholar's items, Netsuke, bronze items, Japanese
carved ivories & Okimono, Japanese cloisonne &c., et al.
$22
London 1994, Christie's. Stiff pictorial wrs., very good,48p
many b.w. photos, 416 well described lots, price estimates,
Japanese & Chinese arts, ceramics, Netsuke, bronzes.
$22
London 1994, Christie's. Stiff color wrs., very good, 52p.,4
Covers Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Chinese carved ivories,
Nepalese bronzes & Buddhist arts. Japanese carved ivory
Okimono, Netsuke, Inro &c...
$22
SALE OF 19 MAY, 1994.
London 1994, Christie's. Colored stiff wrs., very good, 41p.
397 well described lot, many b.w. photos, price estimates,
Ecclectic sale, Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Netsuke, prints
$22
[Japanese Sword Furniture, Chinese Sculpture, Bronzes, Gilt
London 1996, Christe's. Stiff pictorial wrs., 65p., 103 b.w.
photos show 538 items, price estimates, very good. Sale of
May 16, 1996, clean solid copy.
352 CHRISTIE'S SOUTH KENSINGTON
$17
woodblock printed & illustrated books [e-hon], Chinese
jades
& ivory carvings, lacquer, bronzes, Buddhist art &c...
$19
353 CHRISTIE'S.
SALE 7028. MODERN JAPANESE PAINTINGS, PRINTS & CERAMICS.
The Properties of The Lakenan Barnes Collection of Japanese
New York 1990, Christie's. Stiff pictorial wrs., 71p., 49
b.w. photos, 49 b.w. photos, price estimates, price list,102
well described lots. Sale of March 29, 1990. Goyo, Sekino,
Azechi, Saito, Munakata, Yoshida &c.
$31
354 CHRISTIE'S.
SALE 8258. JAPANESE NETSUKE AND INRO.
New York 1995, Christie's. Stiff pictorial wrs., 33p., 31
color photos shows 68 well described items, price estimates,
very clean, Sale of September 12, 1995, color photos, solid
copy.
355 CHRISTIES SOUTH KENSINGTON.
SALE OF 6 FEB., 1992.
Japanese woodblock prints, Chinese cloisonne, ivories, Japanese swords, Chinese & Japanese ceramics, Chinese erotica, &
$22
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE ON THE SUBJECT
$20
356 CHU, Arthur. et al.
ORIENTAL CLOISONNE AND OTHER ENAMELS: A Guide to Collecting
and Repair.
New York [1975], Crown. Half blue cloth, over boards, very
clean,dj., 180p., index, 18 color, 24 b.w. photos, 53 figues
bibiliography, 18 x 26 cm. FIRST EDITION. AUTHOR'S SIGNED &
DATED COPY PRESENTATION IN ENGLISH & CHINSE NAME CHARACTERS
An overall excellent reference for the collector & library.
Covering explanations of what is enamel, cloissone,champleve
and painted, repousse and basse-taille. Lucid essays on both
Chinese & Japanese examples, Ch'ing style, export, late 19th
century, Japanese cloisonne: early, peak & decline. Symbols,
marks, motifs, with guide to repair, restorations & prices.
*
$15
AN EARLY AMERICAN'S COMMENTARIES ON JAPAN & THE JAPANESE
357 CLARK, E. Warren.
LIFE AND ADVENTURE IN JAPAN: Empire of Japan.
New York [1878], Amer. Tract Soc. Green decorated cloth,very
good, 247p., 1 map, 30 illustrations.
Written by a missionary in Japan, his intimate knowledge of
Japan, it's people, missions and customs renders this early
study valuable. As a primary source, he comments on Buddhist
life, excursions & comical experiences, an ascent to Mount
Fuji, rambles in the capital, Kyoto, & his missionary view.
An excellent early primary resource.
AN EXCELLENT & MAJOR MONOGRAPH ON THIS SUPERB PAINTER
358 CLARK, Timothy.
DEMON OF PAINTING: ART OF KWANABE KYOSAI.
London 1993, British Museum. Grey pictorial wrappers, very
good, 192p., 122 color photos 1 folding, 163 b.w. photos,
bibliography, appendix, index, clean, 22 x 27.5 cm. R A R E
A well-constructed monograph, with an informative introduction, catalog with 112 well-described items, with additional
descriptive text about each item. A highly useful & copious
reference, loaded with great color plates, some foldouts,
$141
with good annoations. An essential tool for any collector
interested in Kyosai painting and artistic production, wood
block books and his prints. Perhaps the best single resource
in English on this fantastic artist and woodblock book and
print designer. The book profusely illustrated with a very
large number of excellent color and b.w. photos of Kyosai's
marvelous and imaginative art works. Quite useful reference.
$403
AN EXCELLENT AND OBSCURE RESOURCE ON INCENSE BOXES
359 [CLEMENCEAU, Georges.]
BOITES A ENCENS JAPONAISES REDECOUVERTES. JAPANESE INCENSE
BOXES REDISCOVERED.
Montreal [1977], Montreal Museum.Stiff color wrs.,very clean
bibliography, 94p., profusely illustrated, signature photos,
French & English text, map, solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
An excellent exhibition catalog, with full text in both
English & French.
.
Covering each of the examples with at least 2 or 3 photos,
some close-ups of artist's seal, full descriptions of each,
with references, artist's name, dates, collection number &c.
*
With fascinating acknowledgements by Yutaka Mino, preface
by G. Cardinal, an essay on Clemenceau, notes on J. Simard,
the collector who donated the collection to the museum.
.
A valuable reference tool on a very scarce subject, useful
for collectors & students of ceramics & incense.
*
There are very few books on this subject in any language.
A CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH REFERENCE SOURCE
360 COBEN, Lawrence A. et al.
JAPANESE CLOISONNE: History, Technique, and Appreciation.
New York [1982], Weatherihll. Blue cloth, as new,323p.,index
glossary, bibliography, notes, 6 appendices, 158 color, 171
b.w. photos, map, chronology, co-author Dorothy Ferster, dj.
in mylar, 19 x 26.5 cm., clean, bright, solid. FIRST EDITION
The art and traditional way of life in Japan, varieties of
$75
decorative enamels, the medallion makers' tradition. The reinvention of cloisonne,the emergence of Japanese style. Western influences, control of space, companies & technical innovation. Influence on French art. Age of masterpieces, porcelain dream. Critical appreciation, Japanese & Western. Enameling technology, positive identification, enamelists's
marks, sources of evidence for dating. Rich appendices include: varieties & origins of decorative enamels, major historical events. Exhibitions 1851-1936. Hirata Family. Enamelists. Beautiful floral motifs.
*
$70
A CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH REFERENCE SOURCE
361 COBEN, Lawrence A. et al.
JAPANESE CLOISONNE: History, Technique, and Appreciation.
Rutland [1990], Tuttle. Blue cloth, as new, 323p., index,
glossary, bibliography, notes, 6 appendices, 158 color, 171
b.w. photos, map, chronology, co-author Dorothy Ferster, dj.
in mylar, 19 x 26.5 cm., clean, bright copy.First Tuttle Ed.
The art and traditional way of life in Japan, varieties of
decorative enamels, the medallion makers' tradition. The reinvention of cloisonne,the emergence of Japanese style. Western influences, control of space, companies & technical innovation. Influence on French art. Age of masterpieces, porcelain dream. Critical appreciation, Japanese & Western. Enameling technology, positive identification, enamelists's
marks, sources of evidence for dating. Rich appendices include: varieties & origins of decorative enamels, major historical events. Exhibitions 1851-1936. Hirata Family. Enamelists. Beautiful floral motifs.
*
$355
362 COHEN, George.
IN SEARCH OF NETSUKE AND INRO.
[London 1974, Jacey]. Boards, 95p., 32p. text, illustrating
369 individual pieces in full color, list of carvers and
lacquer artists, very clean & solid, original slipcase, tall
folio: 21 x 30 cm.,dustjacket,like new. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
This work illustrates 399 individual pieces in full color,
with all fittings and ties. Highly useful reference study
source for students and art reference libraries. With lucid
essays in search of Netsuke & Inro, early days, good Netsuke
guide, appreciation of fine Inro, auction, bibliography,list
of carvers, and lacquer artists, caution to the intrepid.
***
List of Netsuke carvers & lacquer artists.
***
AN EXCELLENT COLOR-ILLUSTRATED REFERENCE SOURCE.
***
$20
363 COLLECTIONS BAUR.
COLLECTIONS BAUR: Reouverture des Collections.
[Geneve] 1971, Baur. Stiff red wrs.,very good,13 b.w. photos
17p., #13, 1971. French text, very clean solid.
FIRST EDITION
A guide to the fabulous collections of Chinese jade,ceramics
sculptures. Japanese swords, fittings, furniture.
$5
364 COLLECTIONS BAUR.
COLLECTIONS BAUR: Reouverture des Collections.
[Geneve] 1970, Baur. Stiff red wrs.,very good,17 b.w. photos
essays: P.F. Schneeberger: Propositions pour un catalogue de
jades...No 12, 1970. Nice articles on jades, 23p.in French,
A guide to the fabulous collections of Chinese jade,ceramics
sculptures. Japanese swords, fittings, furniture.
A LOVELY SET OF ORIGINAL PHOTOGAPHS IN COLORED ENVELOPES
365 COLOR PHOTOS OF POST-WORLD WAR II JAPAN, 1947.
SOUVENIR HAND-COLORED PHOTOGAPHS OF POST-WORLD WAR II JAPAN:
KOBE, OSAKA, MT. FUJI, FARMER LIFE, KAMAKURA AND VIEWS
[Yokohama 1947, Hobundo]. A group of five colored envelopes,
28 hand-colored photos in all, smallest group ca 6 x 6.5 cm.
of Kamakura, all the rest 11.5 x 18 cm., very clean, crisp &
sharp imges, nice delicate hand-coloring, 10 black & white.
These hand-colored photogaphs were collected in Japan in
1947 by an American woman in transit to Canton. T he photos
are all in their original mailer-type color envelopes. The
sights are: Kobe & Mt. Fuji eight photos each; Farmer life
$10
[with an English caption list] & Osaka six each; & Kamakura
10 each, done in black & white.
*
These photos show a Japan immediately after the end of World
War II, or the "Pacific War" as the Japanese called it. They
are nicely executed and without flaw, and show some of the
famous tourist sights that were not bombed and traditional
views, temples, scenery, great photos of Mt. Fuji in various
seasons, a small Osaka & Kobe, and the old temple and Great
Buddha at Kamakura. The photo group of farmers show Japanese
in traditional folk-costume, planting, hearvesting & threshing rice, one of tea-pickers.
$87
366 COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF CULTURAL PROPERTIES OF JAPAN.
NATIONAL TREASURES OF JAPAN.
[Tokyo 1956], C.P.C.P.J. Boards, very good, large size, 23 x
29.5 cm., English text, Series IV, profusely illustrated in
color & b.w. photos, slipcase, very clean, solid copy
This work is divided into sections: Sculpture, Applied Arts,
Calligraphy, Archaeology & Architecture. Each section has
its own pagination, with superb photos of examples,
followed by a General List of Newly Designatead
National Treasures for the Year.
.
An excellent resource, covering a wide variety of both
Japanese, Chinese and Buddhist art objects, with chronology.
Covers Chinese & Japanese calligraphy & historical
documents, Japanese swords, arms, armour, textiles and
ritural robes, bronze objects and mirrors, Chinese and
Japanese paintings, landscapes, scrolls & a host of other
important artistic & cultural properties, and where they are
housed.
*
A useful art resource for students.
A MOST VALUABLE AND COMPREHENSIVE COLOR REFERENCE BOOK
367 COMPTON, Walter A. et al.
NIPPON TO ART SWORDS OF JAPAN: The Walter A. Compton
Collection.
New York 1976, Japan Society. Black cloth, very good, dj.,in
$20
slipcase, 134p., 38 superb color, 82 b.w. plates, 18 ills,
folio, 10.5 x 14.5 inches, map, folio, as new copy.
This is one of the most important catalogs on Japanese sword
blades & furniture ever issued. Printed in chromolithography
on heavy rag paper. Covering Japanese Sword and its Cultural
Significance by Homma Junji. On This Exhibiton by K. Sato.
Artistic Quality of the Japanese Sword by Compton. Characteristics of the Japanese Sword & Exhibition Catalogue by M.
Ogawa. Statement of Appreciation by Compton. A superb collection of Tsuba, blades & Midare, Kozuka, Kogai & Menuki.
With outline of blades, nomenclature, points of value, appreciation, history of the Japanese sword, shapes, identificat
ion of Japanese sword by its characteristics, Koshirae, Kodogu &c. The exhibition catalog draws upon over 100 examples,
each well identified and explained. Explanation of tang form
and file-marks, tempering & forging characteristics, engravings, signature, mountings & accessories. By and large the
most valuable reference to any collector's library. R A R E
$224
A MOST VALUABLE AND COMPREHENSIVE COLOR REFERENCE BOOK
368 COMPTON, Walter A. et al.
NIPPON TO ART SWORDS OF JAPAN: The Walter A. Compton
Collection.
New York 1976, Japan Society. Stiff black wrs., very good,
134p., 38 superb color, 82 b.w. plates, 18 illustrations,
folio, 10.5 x 14.5 inches, map, folio, as new copy, solid !
FIRST EDITION
This is one of the most important catalogs on Japanese sword
blades & furniture ever issued. Printed in chromolithography
on heavy rag paper. Covering Japanese Sword and its Cultural
Significance by Homma Junji. On This Exhibiton by K. Sato.
Artistic Quality of the Japanese Sword by Compton. Characteristics of the Japanese Sword & Exhibition Catalogue by M.
Ogawa. Statement of Appreciation by Compton. A superb collection of Tsuba, blades & Midare, Kozuka, Kogai & Menuki.
With outline of blades, nomenclature, points of value, appreciation, history of the Japanese sword, shapes, identificat
ion of Japanese sword by its characteristics, Koshirae, Kodogu &c. The exhibition catalog draws upon over 100 examples,
each well identified and explained. Explanation of tang form
and file-marks, tempering & forging characteristics, engravings, signature, mountings & accessories. By and large the
most valuable reference to any collector's library. R A R E
$100
A MAJOR PRICED REFERENCE AUCTION CATALOG WITH COLOR PHOTOS
369 COMPTON, Walter, A.
JAPANESE SWORDS AND SWORD FITTINGS FROM THE COLLECTION OF
DR. WALTER AMES COMPTON.
New York 1992, Christies. East. Stiff black wrs.,very clean,
235p., 235 color, 80 b. w. photos, index, bibliography,
glossary, 317 well described items, price list, like new, a
solid copy, unused. PART 2 ONLY
Edited & contributions by Robert E. Haynes, D. Martin
Lorber, Walter Compton II, and Sebastian Izzard.
*
A comprehensive and massive sale catalog. A prime example
of some of the greatest objects to come to auction in many
years. High quality printing on quality paper renders this
a valuable reference resource, with copious indices of sword
smiths, expanded glossary of terms & grand bibliography.
.
An essential priced & illustrated reference for any
collector, student, dealer of Japanese sword furniture, arms
& armour.
.
Sale of March 31, Oct. 22, & Dec. 17, 1992, sale numbers
7420, 7424,7554, with prices realized included. Covering a
total of 971 well described items.
.
Most valuable & reliable recent reference source book. Now
scarce in the complete state.
*
The first parts went out-of-print almost immediately after
publication, all parts published in a small printing. There
are no reprints of this work or any of its parts.
.
Covering a total of 971 well described items. A contemporary
and valuable, reliable reference source.
***
Clients interested in Japanese sword furniture can request
or download a color-illustrated catalog from our website.
.
Robert Haynes: we have inventory of his ten important
Japanese arms & armor sales, please inquire or visit our
website for his books.
***
$165
A MOST IMPORTANT ENGLISH MONOGRAPH ON LANDSCAPE GARDENS
370 CONDER, Josiah.
LANDSCAPE GARDENING IN JAPAN.
Tokio 1912,1893, Maruzen.Green cloth,very good,gold stamped,
2 vol.set, index, many illustrations 40 collotype photos by
K. Ogawa, tall folio 161+40p. photos, bibliography, plans,
neatly rebacked, 26.5 x 36.5 cm. 2nd & BEST EDITION. SCARCE
BINDING:
The pictorial are gold-stamped with garden illustrations,
the backs are blind-stamped as issued. Large size format.
***
THE FRONTIS:
This was a lovely print done with 80 color woodblocks.,
highlighted by gold and silver, colors superbly done by T.
Tamura.
*
CONTENTS:
Treatise on authentic Japanese garden design & construction.
Covering in detail, the history, garden stones, lanterns,
pagodas, water basins, garden enclosures, wells, bridges,
arbors, ornamental water, garden vegetation & composition.
The supplemental volume contains some forty photo collotypes
of individual gardens in Japan, superbly photographed by the
celebrated Japanese photographer, K. Ogawa. This work is a
classic study on the construction and design of Japanese
gardens, as well as a photographic essay of some of the best
examples throughout Japan. A corner stone of Japanese garden
books & teahouse gardens. Always R A R E in the complete two
volume set. Volume 1 contains history, garden stones,
lanterns, pagodas, water basins, enclosures, wells,
bridges, arbors, water use, vegetation, garden composition.
An excellent resource.
*
WHO WAS JOSIAH CONDER:
Josiah Conder, the father of Japanese architecture of the
many foreign architects invited to Japan in the last quarter
of the 19th century, Conder was the man who made the
biggest impact on the Japanese. A graduate of the Royal
Institute of British Architects, where he was a pupil of
William Burgess, Conder was awarded the institute's
prestigious Soane Prize in 1876, recognition of his talent
and potential. In 1877, aged 25, Conder arrived in Japan,
where he served concurrently as professor of architecture at
the Imperial College of Engineering, and as consultant to
the Building and Repair Division of the Ministry of Public
Works. He was to remain in Japan until his death in 1920,
devoting his life to modernizing Japan's architectural
technology.
.
Between 1878 and 1907, Conder designed over 50 major
Western-style buildings in Tokyo. These included the Tokyo
Imperial Museum in Ueno (1881), the largest brick building
in Japan of its day, the Kaitakushi Bussan Urisabakijo
[1881], a marketplace for selling produce from Hokkaido, and
the Rokumeikan state reception hall (1883), a symbol of the
Meiji government's Westernizing aspirations. Conder built
in a variety of styles, ranging from Gothic to Renaissance
to Tudor to Moorish, contributing to the progressive,
eclectic appearance of Meiji period architecture while
suggesting he was struggling to find a suitable idiom for
Japan. For example, the Tokyo Imperial Museum showed Islamic
Indian influence, the Kaitakushi building Victorian Gothic
tendencies, and the Rokumeikan English Renaissance tastes.
.
For the Meiji administration, however, which sought a more
mainstream European style, Conder's approach proved a little
too wide-ranging, and in due course he set up his own firm,
although he continued to advise the government. Conder went
into private practice in 1888. His commissions included the
first Mitsubishi building in the redbrick Marunouchi
district of Tokyo [1894], a residence in Yushima for Hisaya
Iwasaki [1896] and the Mitsui Club in Mita, used by the
Mitsui family for entertaining [1913]. He paid full
attention to interiors as well as exteriors, so that these
residences were perfectly coordinated, and all his projects
bore his distinctive touch. As the Imperial College of
Engineering's chief instructor for the Engineering Science
Department, Conder organized lessons and delivered lectures.
His courses covered everything from ancient Egyptian
through Indian to contemporary European architecture, and
focused on construction techniques using wood, brick and
stone.
.
Conder also gave demonstrations on site, such as at the
Tokyo Imperial Museum, ensuring that he not only taught
theory but also gave his students a solid practical training
as well.
.
Many of Condor's pupils went on to become pillars of the
Japanese architectural establishment. Among his first group
of graduates were Tatsuno Kingo, who designed Tokyo Station,
and Toukuma Katayama, responsible for the Akasaka Detached
Palace [State Guest House].
*
Condor was also a patron of Japanese arts and artists. His
high watermark work on Japanese gardens stands today as the
pinnacle and a classic on the subject. All of his several
titles remain superb reference works on the subjects he
loved and devoted his life to. The contribution from his
Japanese wife was major.
.
He encouraged K. Ogawa a famous photographer even at that
time to contribute the stunning photos for this book. Please
inquire with us for other albums and individual photos by
this photographer.
***
THE EDITION:
The 1912 revised 2 volume edition is the best of the two
editions.
***
CONDITION:
Contents is remarkable clean, and with the tissue guards.
The endpapers are quite clean and bright.
***
This is a large and heavy set, apropriate packing, insurance
and postage apply.
*
A MOST IMPORTANT ENGLISH MONOGRAPH ON LANDSCAPE GARDENS
371 CONDER, Josiah.
LANDSCAPE GARDENING IN JAPAN.
Tokio 1912, Maruzen. Green cloth, very good, gold stamped,
2 vol. set, index, many illustrations 40 collotype photos by
K. Ogawa, tall folio 161+40p., photos, bibliography, plans,
26.5 x 36.5 cm.,head/tail bit rubbed,2nd. rev & BEST EDITION
BINDING:
The pictorial are gold-stamped with garden illustrations,
the backs are blind-stamped as issued. Large size format.
***
THE FRONTIS:
This was a lovely print done with 80 color woodblocks.,
highlighted by gold and silver, colors superbly done by T.
Tamura.
*
CONTENTS:
Treatise on authentic Japanese garden design & construction.
Covering in detail, the history, garden stones, lanterns,
pagodas, water basins, garden enclosures, wells, bridges,
arbors, ornamental water, garden vegetation & composition.
The supplemental volume contains some forty photo collotypes
of individual gardens in Japan, superbly photographed by the
celebrated Japanese photographer, K. Ogawa. This work is a
classic study on the construction and design of Japanese
gardens, as well as a photographic essay of some of the best
examples throughout Japan. A corner stone of Japanese garden
books & teahouse gardens. Always R A R E in the complete two
volume set. Volume 1 contains history, garden stones,
lanterns, pagodas, water basins, enclosures, wells,
bridges, arbors, water use, vegetation, garden composition.
An excellent resource.
*
WHO WAS JOSIAH CONDER:
Josiah Conder, the father of Japanese architecture of the
many foreign architects invited to Japan in the last quarter
of the 19th century, Conder was the man who made the
biggest impact on the Japanese. A graduate of the Royal
$2100
Institute of British Architects, where he was a pupil of
William Burgess, Conder was awarded the institute's
prestigious Soane Prize in 1876, recognition of his talent
and potential. In 1877, aged 25, Conder arrived in Japan,
where he served concurrently as professor of architecture at
the Imperial College of Engineering, and as consultant to
the Building and Repair Division of the Ministry of Public
Works. He was to remain in Japan until his death in 1920,
devoting his life to modernizing Japan's architectural
technology.
.
Between 1878 and 1907, Conder designed over 50 major
Western-style buildings in Tokyo. These included the Tokyo
Imperial Museum in Ueno (1881), the largest brick building
in Japan of its day, the Kaitakushi Bussan Urisabakijo
[1881], a marketplace for selling produce from Hokkaido, and
the Rokumeikan state reception hall (1883), a symbol of the
Meiji government's Westernizing aspirations. Conder built
in a variety of styles, ranging from Gothic to Renaissance
to Tudor to Moorish, contributing to the progressive,
eclectic appearance of Meiji period architecture while
suggesting he was struggling to find a suitable idiom for
Japan. For example, the Tokyo Imperial Museum showed Islamic
Indian influence, the Kaitakushi building Victorian Gothic
tendencies, and the Rokumeikan English Renaissance tastes.
.
For the Meiji administration, however, which sought a more
mainstream European style, Conder's approach proved a little
too wide-ranging, and in due course he set up his own firm,
although he continued to advise the government. Conder went
into private practice in 1888. His commissions included the
first Mitsubishi building in the redbrick Marunouchi
district of Tokyo [1894], a residence in Yushima for Hisaya
Iwasaki [1896] and the Mitsui Club in Mita, used by the
Mitsui family for entertaining [1913]. He paid full
attention to interiors as well as exteriors, so that these
residences were perfectly coordinated, and all his projects
bore his distinctive touch. As the Imperial College of
Engineering's chief instructor for the Engineering Science
Department, Conder organized lessons and delivered lectures.
His courses covered everything from ancient Egyptian
through Indian to contemporary European architecture, and
focused on construction techniques using wood, brick and
stone.
.
Conder also gave demonstrations on site, such as at the
Tokyo Imperial Museum, ensuring that he not only taught
theory but also gave his students a solid practical training
as well.
.
Many of Condor's pupils went on to become pillars of the
Japanese architectural establishment. Among his first group
of graduates were Tatsuno Kingo, who designed Tokyo Station,
and Toukuma Katayama, responsible for the Akasaka Detached
Palace [State Guest House].
*
Condor was also a patron of Japanese arts and artists. His
high watermark work on Japanese gardens stands today as the
pinnacle and a classic on the subject. All of his several
titles remain superb reference works on the subjects he
loved and devoted his life to. The contribution from his
Japanese wife was major.
.
He encouraged K. Ogawa a famous photographer even at that
time to contribute the stunning photos for this book. Please
inquire with us for other albums and individual photos by
this photographer.
***
THE EDITION:
The 1912 revised 2 volume edition is the best of the two
editions.
***
CONDITION:
Contents is remarkable clean, and with the tissue guards.
The endpapers are quite clean and bright.
***
This is a large and heavy set, apropriate packing, insurance
and postage apply.
*
$1862
PRIMARY SOURCE ON LIFE IN YOKOHAMA & YEDO
372 CONN, William.
JAPANESE LIFE, LOVE AND LEGEND: A Visit to the Empire of the
'Rising Sun.'
London 1886, Ward. Grey pictorial cloth, 351p., very good,
library plate, lower & upper edge stamp, very clean. R A R E
This early work covers the visit and residence in Yokohama
& the Edo area of an Englishman. The voyage from Lorient
to Yokohama, interesting acquaintances in Yokohama Honcho
Dori, Japanese theatre, music, costume, coiffure,
courtship.
*
Old customs and new ideas. The wedding in the old style.
Story of the Forth-Seven Ronin. An excursion to Nikko.
About silk and lacquer. Pleasure party to Kamakura. Osaka,
dancing girls of the Chibai-ya. A visit Kyoto & its
temples, theatre, the legends and fragments of history.
Wonderful stories & sites, Nagasaki-the cat of Nabeshima.
An excellent primary source.
*
$403
373 CONN, William.
'Rising Sun.'
private library plate, covers bit faded, contents clean and
solid.
S C A R C E
courtship.
*
*
374 CONN, William.
'Rising Sun.'
solid copy, contents clean, 12.5 x 19.5 cm.
FIRST EDITION
courtship.
*
$440
*
$444
A CLASSIC OF JAPANESE BIBLIOGRAPHY & IMPORTANT REFERENCE
375 CORDIER, Henri.
BIBLIOTHECA JAPONICA: Dictionnaire Bibliographique des Ouvrages Relatifs a L'Empire Japonais. Ranges Par Ordre Chrono[Gottingen] 1969, Hildesheim. Reprint of Paris 1912 edition.
Brown cloth, very good, 762p., index, appendix, 17 x 4.5 cm.
clean, bright, solid copy, no marks, the best of all reprint
editions, in large type, easy to read. IMPORTANT WORK SCARCE
SUBTITLE: cont. 1912. A highly useful reference authority
for librarians & collectors alike. The most cited reference.
In all, this work covers 3,500 individual citations. Cordier
was the pioneer work, and still stands as the standard reference for materials on Japanese studies. An annotated listing of works in Western languages. The printed works are
presented in chronological order from pre-Marco Polo item to
1870. The appendix lists alphabetically the principal works
published from 1870-1912. With author index.
*
Please confirm which edition of the reprint you want, as we
may have two variants, one in brown, the other green cloth.
*
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Besterman 3245
Sheehy DE249
Walford II:274
*
A CLASSIC OF JAPANESE BIBLIOGRAPHY & IMPORTANT REFERENCE
$60
376 CORDIER, Henri.
BIBLIOTHECA JAPONICA: Dictionnaire Bibliographique des Ouvrages Relatifs a L'Empire Japonais. Ranges Par Ordre Chrono[Staten Island 1996, Martino.] Reprint of Paris 1912 edition
green cloth, as new, 762p., index, appendix.
A LIMITED EDITION OF 100 COPIES
SUBTITLE: cont. 1912. A highly useful reference authority
for librarians & collectors alike. The most cited reference.
In all, this work covers 3,500 individual citations. Cordier
was the pioneer work, and still stands as the standard reference for materials on Japanese studies. An annotated listing of works in Western languages. The printed works are
presented in chronological order from pre-Marco Polo item to
1870. The appendix lists alphabetically the principal works
published from 1870-1912. With author index.
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Please confirm which edition of the reprint you want, as we
may have two variants, one in brown, the other green cloth.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Besterman 3245
Sheehy DE249
Walford II:274
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AN OUTSTANDING & PROFUSELY COLOR ILLUSTRATED WORK
377 CORT, Louise A.
SHIGARAKI, POTTERS' VALLEY.
Tokyo 1979, Kodansha. Brown cloth, very
clean, bright copy
35 color, 65 b.w. photos, 5 appendices, 4 maps, index, 428p.
bibliogaphy, end paper maps, 21 x 30 cm.,in nice dust jacket
!The Original Edition, NOT A CHEAP REPRINT !
FIRST EDITION
This study is without peer. I will remain the standard work
in the subject field for a long time and will se a new
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standard for other publications on the great traditions
of Japanese pottery.
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By and large a fabulous book covering the kilns of the
pottery village an its makers, their designs, kilns,
glazes, and techniques.
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The original edition of this book, have superb true-to-life
high-quality color photographs, while later and cheap
reprints use inferior quality color printing, poor quality
paper and cheap 'trade bindings.'
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This original edition is printed on heavy rag paper, and
with the most stunning colors, heavy dust jacket, strong
brown cloth binding.
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NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO THE ORIGINAL KODANSHA EDITION WITH
HIGH QUALITY MULTI-LITH COLOR PHOTOS, BOUND IN A SUPERB
CLOTH BINDING.
.
. ! BEWARE ! Cheap reprints are not the same book !
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$77
378 CORTAZZI, Hugh. et al.
JAPAN: CAUGHT IN TIME.
New York 1995, Weatherhill. Black cloth, very clean, 159p.,
122 color photos, bibliography, co-author T. Bennett, very
solid, in nice dust jacket, " LIKE NEW" copy.
These photos come from one particular collection, that
assembled by the Russian Botanist Grigoryev, whose
travels took him to Japan in 1879.
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They have been preserved in the archives of the Russian
Geographical Soc. and have not been published before as a
collection. Photos are undated, but were for the most part
taken in the 1870's.
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Hand-colored at the time, these photos provide a unique
view of Japan as it was in the early years after reopening
of Japan to the West.
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REFERENCES:
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BENNETT, Terry. EARLY JAPANESE IMAGES
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BENNETT, Terry. OLD JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTORS' DATA
GUIDE.
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379 COSGROVE, Maynard G.
THE ENAMELS OF CHINA AND JAPAN: Champleve and Cloisonne.
New York [1974], Dodd. Green cloth, very good, dj., 115p.,
appendices, bibliography, index, chart of elements & fusing
points, Japanese-English & Chinese-English list of symbols,
15 x 23 cm., clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent technical resource, addressing the political &
cultural background, glass & enamels: description, history,
methods of creation, design, symbolism, conquest of color,
in relation to other arts. Methods of creation, cleaning and
care. With valuable appendices, chronology. Valuable reference for any collector or student of enamel works of art.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Franklin 5941
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380 COVELL, Jon C. et al.
ZEN AT DAITOKU-JI.
Tokyo [1974], Kodansha. Brown cloth, very clean, dj., 204p.,
44 color, 67 b.w. photos, index, 4 appendices, co-author was
Abbot Yamada Sobin, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Daitoku-Ji is the most important Zen temple in Japan, known
as "The Temple of Great Virture," it has had a long and rich
tradition and history since its founding in the early 14th
century.
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Many of the most impressive perrsnalitites of Japanese
history were associated with it, and this position of
prestige allowed it to accumulate an unsurpassable treasury
of Zen art objects.
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Including paintings, ceramics, gardens, architecture and a
host of other objects. It is still a living and thriving
temple. This work covers the art works in great detail,
illustrating most.
.
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381 COVELL, Jon C.
UNDER THE SEAL OF SESSHU.
New York 1975, Hacker. Red cloth, 163p., bibliography, glossary, many b.w. plates, very clean solid copy.
Scholarly study, with catalog of important attributions
to Sesshu, loaded with excellent examples of his landscapes,
Buddhist images &c.
$34
SOLID & COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE RESOURCE ON ASIAN CERAMICS
382 COX, Warren E.
THE BOOK OF POTTERY AND PORCELAIN.
New York [1945], Crown. 1158p. Buff cloth, index of Chinese
& Japanese pottery marks,3000 b.w. & color illus., 3 maps, 2
vol set. Important reference source on Asian porcelains.
A solid reference resource, covers fundamental aesthetic appeals, earliest potteries, Crete, Egypt & the Agean, Greece,
Italy, Han China, Six Dynasties & Sui periods of China, the
T'ang, Five Dynasties, Sung dyansties. Korean potteries &
porcelains, those of Yuan, Ch'ing, periods. Also world ceramics covered. A highly useful background for the whole
genre of ceramics and pottery in the world, with focus on
the strong Asian traditions, including those of Japan. Also
Persia, Western Asia & Egypt, European wares et al.
$5
A USEFUL GUIDE TO NORTHERN JAPAN, ITS FOLK WORKS, AINU ET AL
383 CRAWFORD, Jeanne W.
TOHOKU: Travel in Northern Honshu.
Np. [1974,] n.p. Boards, 62p., 10 maps, 11 b.w. photos,large
fold out map, very good, glossary, annual festival calendar,
festival calendar, figures, many b. w. photos, ribbon tied
spine, 16 x 21 cm.
A useful guide to the area, its art wares, manufactures,
leisure activities, festivals, towns, folk arts and all
things in Aomori, Hirosaki, Lake Towada, Hachinobe,
Morioka, Hanamaki, Hiraizumi, ski areas and guide book.
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A lovely guide to all things Tohoku [Northern Japan]. Nicely
done, privately printed. OBSCURE WORK
$36
384 CUNNINGHAM, Michael R. et al.
MASTERWORKS OF ASIAN ART.
Cleveland [1998], Cleveland Museum Art. Red pictorial stiff
wrs., very good, as new copy, 254p., bibliography, co-authors: S. Czuma, A. Wardwell, J. Wilson, 125 color photos, many
color fold-outs, chronology.
Superb catalogue of the collection, covers in much detail
a very large number of superb pieces with superb descriptions from China, Central Asia, India, Japan and Korea.
Beautifully printed on heavy rag paper with true-to-life
color lithography.
$5
A PRIMARY LOOK AT MEIJI JAPAN in 1896 BY AN AMERICAN
385 CURTIS, William E.
THE YANKEES OF THE EAST: Sketches of Modern Japan.
New York 1896, Stone & Kimball. Pink cloth, very good, 2 vol
set, paper labels, 644p., 44 b. w. photos, tops gilt, 12.5 x
19.5 cm.
FIRST EDITION
THE AUTHOR'S SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY
Covers Japanese government, police, courts, prisons, labor &
wages, educational system, Imperial Family, the Tycoon,about
shopping and foreign commerce. Fine source book for American
visitors in Japan & their counterparts. Also covers suggestions for railways and "rickshas," the missionary problem,
Christianitiy from the Buddhist point of view, divorce, journalism, advancement of women, theatre & wrestling ring, art
& artists, odd things you see and hear of, political crisis.
An excellent andmost early primary resource on the Japanese
& their customs, country and way of life.
$187
A PRIMARY LOOK AT MEIJI JAPAN in 1896 BY AN AMERICAN
386 CURTIS, William E.
THE YANKEES OF THE EAST: Sketches of Modern Japan.
New York 1896, Stone & Kimball. Red cloth, very good, 2 vol.
set, paper labels, 644p., 44 b.w. photos, tops gilt, covers
a bit faded, contents clean & solid, 12.5 x 19.5 cm.
FIRST EDITION
Covers Japanese government, police, courts, prisons, labor &
wages, educational system, Imperial Family, the Tycoon,about
shopping and foreign commerce. Fine source book for American
visitors in Japan & their counterparts. Also covers suggestions for railways and "rickshas," the missionary problem,
Christianitiy from the Buddhist point of view, divorce, journalism, advancement of women, theatre & wrestling ring, art
& artists, odd things you see and hear of, political crisis.
An excellent andmost early primary resource on the Japanese
& their customs, country and way of life.
AN EARLY & MOST IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE ART & DESIGN MANUAL
387 CUTLER, Thomas W.
A GRAMMAR OF JAPANESE ORNAMENT AND DESIGN.
London 1880, Batsford. 3/4 Leather over marbled boards, 58
plates, introduction, descriptive & analytical text, neatly
rebacked in leather old spine layed down, covers bit scuffed
corners bit rubbed,contents clean, ex-library perforations.
Plates are highlighted with gold & silver & show ornaments,
flowers, plants, insects, fish and birds, items used for
decorating textiles, book covers, lacquer, textiles, paper
&c. Cutler's aim was to "...present a carefully selected
series of characteristic examples of the natural & conventconventional ornament of the Japanese which shall furnish a
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general and comprehensive view of the leading features of
their decorative work..." An important design and artistic
work,large format 28 x 37 cm., 12 color chromolithographic
plates, 45 other beautiful plates, one shows birds, falcons
&c.
$1200
AN INDEPTH STUDY OF JAPANESE EROTIC SYMBOLS
388 CZAJA, Michael.
GODS OF MYTH AND STONE:PHALLICISM IN JAPANESE FOLK RELIGION.
New York [1974], Weatherhill. Brown cloth, very clean, 294p.
index, bibliography, notes, appendix, glossary, dj., 101 bw.
photos, with a foreword by G. De Vos, solid copy in nice dj.
This work addresses the early tradition of Japanese phallism
and traces it's origins through sculptures, their worship,
festivals. Utilizing the Dosojin sculptures & wood carvings,
as examples to explain the tradition. These have been & are
still used throughout Japan in native shamanism, mythology,
in the creation myths, celestial festivals, rice ceremonies
and reltaed to the deities of rice & sex. A keen insight to
native Japanese spirit. Well researched and nicely illustrated.
389 D'ARGENCE, Rene-Yvon L. ed.
ASIAN ART: Museum & University Collections in the
San Francisco Bay Area.
New York [1978], Universe. Buff cloth, very good, dj., 39p.
text, 34 color, 178 b.w. photos, large format, 26 x 35.5 cm.
clean & bright solid copy.
This excellent work covers the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco: the Avery Brundage collection on China, Korea, Japan,
India, Southeast Asia, Lamist Art & Iran. Japanese colored
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woodblock prints in the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Art
and the University Art Museum, Berkeley. The Stanford University Museum. Highly useful reference work, with excellent
photographs, and essays on the wonderful art of the Far East
including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia. Color
$7
A MOST FABULOUS COLOR BOOK SHOWING BEAUTIFUL SEA ANIMALS
390 DAI NIHON SUISAN KWAI.
ILLUSTRATIONS OF JAPANESE AQUATIC PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
[Tokyo] 1931-32, Fisheries Soc. Brown raw silk, 2 vol. set,
thread ties, all edge gilt, 14 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches, beautifully illustrated in color.
Exceptionally R A R E !
With 100 fine color lithographs, many of which have mica
dust on the scale area, giving a genuine portrayal of each
fish. Each plate page has an average of 4-6 individual illustrations. Compiled by Fisheries Society of Japan. Illusstrating the flora and fauna of Japan's marine world. Beautifully illustrating the wide variety of fish, shell fish,
crabs, and various plants in full color. ALWAYS RARE !
A GOOD LOOK AT THE DAIKA TEMPLE, ART, GARDENS & INTERIORS
391 DAIKA-JI TEMPLE.
KYU SAGA GO SHO DAI KAKU JI SEI KA: THE REAL BEAUTIFUL
DAIKA-JI TEMPLE LIKE THE OLD SAGA PALACE.
[Nara ? n.d. ca. 1920's, Daika-ji Temple. Green faded loose
portfolio, very good, central hinge repaired, contains, 2
color, 8 b.w. photos, Japanese captions.
U N U S U A L
This unusual work outlines in graphic views, the temple, its
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environs, Engawas, screen like sliding doors, the adjacent
lake, Buddhist & Fuda icons, Buddhist sculptures & deamons,
marvelous multi-pannel screens, animals deities, gilt screen
examples in full color, &c.
$44
392 DAWSON'S BOOK SHOP.
CATALOGUE 390 JAPANESE PAINTINGS.
Los Angeles [1069], Dawson's. Stiff white wrs., 14 x 22 cm.,
very good, back cover & last 2-4p. stained, else clean,solid
copy, priced catalog, many b.w. photo plates, 726 items listed. A useful reference.
$19
USEFUL PRICED REFERENCE GUIDE TO YOKOHAMA PRINTS, E-HON &c.
FOREIGNERS IN EARLY JAPAN: Paintings, Prints, Books,
Including a Remarkable Perry Scroll of Russians in Japan,
Los Angeles [1965-6], Dawson's. Brown cloth, as new, 136p.,
323 b.w. photos, a series of catalogs #'s: 354, 363 & 386,
covering hundreds of items, illustrations, & photos. An excellent reference to the genre.
Consisting of three separate catalogs, all bound in one,
items consecutively numbered through item 1-561. A highly
valuable reference for a host of various Japanese prints,
woodblock printed books, painted scrolls, guidebooks &c. All
related to the opening of Japan & Commodore Perry, Yokohama,
Nagasaki, maps, early foreigners in Japan. Each item is well
described, catalogued & priced. Including a substantial part
on the Dutch in Nagasaki, their Chinese assistants, exotic
paintngs, foreign birds, whaling in Japan, Japanese Christianity, Yokohama prints showing a host of foreigners, maps
shwowing Yokohama & other ports, foreign technology, "Black
Ships," Sino-Japanese War prints & tryptichs, and a host of
other fascinating resources on the subject. Useful for any
serious student & collector of this genre.
JAPANESE PAINTINGS OF THE FLOATING WORLD. Catalogue 352.
Los Angeles [1966 ], Dawson's. Stiff pictorial wrs., very
good, 55p., color cover print + many b.w. photos, covers 128
individual items, priced, with good descriptions, Catalogue
352 on the covers, very clean, solid.
An excellent resource for a wide variety of scrolls,
Kakemono, paintings in various forms, manuscripts, early
Japanese woodblock prints [primitives], E-hon or
illustrated books and a host of fascinating illustrated
works.
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$65
A useful guide to the genre.
$19
FEATURING JAPANESE & CHINESE PAINTINGS, BUDDHIST ART &c...
JAPANESE PICTURE SCROLLS AND PAINTINGS.
[Including Chinese & Korean Paintings &c.]
Los Angeles [1965-67], Dawson's. Blue cloth, AS NEW,clean
191p., title, artist & author indexs, profusely illustrated
with b.w. photos, 511 individuially described & priced item
many illustratations, solid copy.
Excellent priced dealers catalog & a valuable reference
resource for any collector or student of both Japanese &
Chinese painting, Buddhist art, Buddhist woodblock prints
[Japanese], sculptures, scrolls, Kakemono, Zen Buddhist
arts, woodblock printed books [E-hon].
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Also manuscript scrolls, books, paintings, fans, Samurai
fenching, Noh drama, Kano and early Sumi paintings,
literati, Shijo, fine calligraphy, Shijo school work,
picture scrolls, flower arrangement, Korean art works & a
host of others.
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An ecclectic reference, most useful.
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Contains Catalogue numbers: 343, 349, 351, 357 & 366, all
items consecutively numbered 1-511.
$15
THE ORIGINAL TALE, NICELY ILLUSTRATED
396 DE BENNEVILLE, James S.
TALES OF THE SAMURAI OGURI HANGWAN ICHIDAIKI: Being the
Story of the Lives, the Adventures, and the Misadventures
Yokohama 1915, De Benneville. Grey cloth, 485p., appendix,
bibliograhy, fold out maps, woodcut frontis, 45 b.w.
illustrations, printed on double folded paper, ivory clasps,
15 x 24 cm.
A redaction from the Kodan and chronicles of the
Japaneseoriginals. A monumental work, 8 appendices, nicely
printed &bound by the Fukuin Co., Yokohama, Kobe & Tokyo. A
marveloustreatise and resource.*
$44
THE ORIGINAL TALE, NICELY ILLUSTRATED
397 DE BENNEVILLE, James S.
TALES OF THE SAMURAI OGURI HANGWAN ICHIDAIKI: Being the
Story of the Lives, the Adventures, and the Misadventures
Yokohama 1915, De Benneville. Grey cloth, 485p., appendix,
bibliograhy, fold out maps, color woodcut frontis, 45 b. w.
illustrations, printed on double folded leaves, ivory clasps
15 x 24 cm.
A redaction from the Kodan and chronicles of the
Japaneseoriginals. A monumental work, 8 appendices, nicely
printed &bound by the Fukuin Co., Yokohama, Kobe & Tokyo. A
marveloustreatise and resource.*
$46
AN EXCELLENT DICTIONARY FORMAT REFERENCE TO THINGS JAPANESE
398 DE GARIS, Frederic.
THEIR JAPAN.
Yokohama [1946], Yoshikawa. Blue stitched cloth wrs., 204p.,
index, cover label, very good, minor small stain to label,
204p.,double folded leaves, bound Japanese style,15.3 x 22.3
cm., paper a bit browned usual for this period,clean, solid.
This is a standard reference in dictionary format, for
things Japanese. A useful resource for traditions, customs,
travel, and most any subject Japanese, A thru Z.
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Useful for collectors, students and librarians.
*
$24
A STANDARD REFERENCE FOR ALL THINGS JAPANESE
WE JAPANESE: Being Descriptions of many of the Customs,
Manners, Ceremonies, Festivals, Arts & Crafts of the
Miyanoshita [1937], Fujiya Hotel. Silk stitched wrs., very
good, over 753 b. w. photos, indices, 2 vol. set, 200+207p.,
contained in cloth slip cases, with a small b.w. photo of H.
Yamaguchi, the hotel's managing director laid in, complete.
This excellent reference resource covers virtually
everything on and about Japan. Including history, religion,
Ainu, crests, Netsuke, Geisha, goldfish, clothing, hot
springs, legends, natural history, theater, silkworm, folk
art, general arts, literature, chronology, travel guide,
national, historical, legendary, artistic, aesthetic, poetic
tastes of the Japanese, characteristics, superstitions,
customs, festivals, religion, dance, drama, sports, games,
flowers, names of the years, fine arts, porcelains,
products, industries, sundry, oddities, proverbs,
sightseeing and far too many others to list. Each subject is
completely covered on one page. A valuable referennce and
"dictionary" of all things Japanese, with lovely native
illustrations.
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Useful for any students, collectors, writers, art collectors
of all subjects.
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CONFUSION REGARDING CORRECT AUTHOR:
Some copies do not show Frederic De Garis on the title page,
and this leads to confusion as to the correct author. We see
that some catalogue this under Atsuharu Sakai, or others
whom are not the author. This is a bibliographic error.
Others catalog this under H.S.K. Yamaguchi who was not the
author, but the manager of the hotel.
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$75
Miyanoshita [1947], Fujiya. Brown silk covers,stitched spine
2 vol. set, [vols.1,2]& 2, index, profuse b. w. photos, 15 x
21 cm., exceptionally clean, 207+189p., in original paper
protective covers, paper title slips, solid nice copies.
illustrations.
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of all subjects.
*
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$43
Miyanoshita [1949], Fujiya. Stitched pictorial cloth, paper
folding cases, 3 vol. set, index, profuse b. w. photos, 15 x
21 cm., exceptionally clean, bright copies,189+199+200 pages
like new, excellent covers.
NICE POST WORLD WAR 2 SET
illustrations.
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of all subjects.
*
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Yokohama [1950], Yamagata. Stitched cloth, bright, paper
folding case, 3 vols. bound in one, index, 591p., profusely
illustrated.
$70
illustrations.
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of all subjects.
*
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Yokohama [1950], Yamagata. Stitched cloth, very good, 3 volumes bound in one, index, 591p., profusely illustrated, 15 x
21 cm., bright, clean copy.
illustrations.
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$94
of all subjects.
*
***
$94
CELEBRATING THE END U.S. OCCUPATION OF JAPAN
404 DE YOUNG MEMORIAL MUSEUM.
ART TREASURES FROM JAPAN: Special LoanExhibition inY.
Commemoration of the Signing of the Peace Treaty in
[San Francisco] 1951, Young Memorial Mus. Gray stiff wrs.,
no pagination, exhibition catalog, 2 color, many b.w. photos
very good, about A-4.
Covers Japanese: painting, woodblock prints, masks, calligraphy, arms, armour, swords, Tsuba, bronzes, lacquer, ceramics, dolls & textiles. Nicely done, useful reference. Lists
150 items.
$7
405 DE YOUNG MEMORIAL MUSEUM.
ONE HUNDRED OBJECTS OF ASIAN ART FROM THE AVERY BRUNDAGE
COLLECTION.
San Francisco 1960, De Young. Stiff wrs., very good, 24p.,21
b.w. photos. Limited 5000 copies. Exhibition of 127 objects
from the collection, covering Chinese & Japanese paintings,
clean, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Buddhist stele, Chinese ritual bronzes, ceramics, sculpture,
cloisonne, metal work, lacquer &. Also articles from Korea,
Iran, Tibet & Nepal, Cambodia and India. A useful reference.
$15
406 DEGUCHI, Onisaburo.
THE ART OF ONISABURO DEGUCHI [1871-1948] AND HIS SCHOOL:
Ceamics, Paintings, Calligraphy and Textiles.
New York 1975, Oomoto Foundation. Stiff wrs.,64p, very clean
10 b.w. photos, excellent examples of his creative and very
beautiful art forms, English and German text, solid copy.
The celebrated artist's works in all of his medium are now
displayed in a travelling exhibition. This catalogue is enhanced by a series of appreciatons & essays by leading Japanese art exponents who comment in English translation on Deguchi's monumental contribution to Japanese art genre.
$20
JAPAN'S LEGENDARY ADVERTISING GIANT'S ADVERTISING GUIDE
407 DENTSU ADVERTISING LTD.
INDUSTRIAL JAPAN.
Tokyo 1968, Dentsu. Stiff pictorial wrs., 21.5 x 28 cm.,very
good, 336p., Quarterly No. 11, April 1968, SPRING SPECIAL,
English text, charts, statistics, profuse photos.
FIRST EDITION
Copious work, covers a large number of Japanese economic
issues, the miracle of Japan's economy. Dentsu is the number
three advertising company in the world and number one in
Japan. Loaded with copious information.
$5
JAPAN'S LEGENDARY ADVERTISING GIANT'S ADVERTISING GUIDE
408 DENTSU ADVERTISING LTD.
INDUSTRIAL JAPAN.
Tokyo 1970, Dentsu. Stiff pictorial wrs., 21.5 x 28 cm., new
copy in original cardboard box, 308p,., Quarterly No. 19,
SPRING SPECIAL, English text, charts, statistics, profuse
photos. FIRST EDITION
Copious work, covers a large number of Japanese economic
issues, the miracle of Japan's economy. Dentsu is the number
three advertising company in the world and number one in
Japan. Loaded with copious information.
$5
409 DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS.
ART OF INDIA, CHINA, AND JAPAN. Ahead of Title: Picture Book
[Detroit] 1946, D.I.A. Grey stiff wrappers, very good, 29 bw
captioned photos, very clean solid copy.FIRST & ONLY EDITION
This nice little book shows ceramic pieces, Buddhist, Jain,
& Hindu art, animals, vessels, also a Taoist mirror, some
paintings and a color on silk from Korea's Korai period.
$19
410 DICK, Stewart.
ARTS AND CRAFTS OF OLD JAPAN.
Chicago 1905, McClurg. White cloth spine over boards, 153p.,
153p., 30 b.w. photos. Covers painting, color printing, scupture and carving, metal work, ceramics, lacquer, landscape
gardening, very good solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
A LOVELY LOOK AT MEIJI ERA JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHS
411 DOBSON, Sebastian. et al.
ART & ARTIFACE: Japanese Photographs of the Meiji Era:
Selections From the Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection
Boston 2004, MFA. Stiff wrs., as new, 96p., 40 color, 5 b.w.
photos, co-author Anne Nishimura Morse & F. Sharf, a sharp,
as new copy, 25.5 x 20 cm.
With the influx of Westerners to Japan during the Meiji
period [1868-1912] came the rise of the Japanese photo
industry. Originally created as souvenirs for foreign
travelers, these pictures soon came to act as a prepackaged
guide: Before long, the tourist's first stop in Japan was
the photographer's studio, where he ordered the
handsomely-made photo album that would help set his
itinerary. But more than this, these photographs reveal an
astounding virtuosity, not only in composition but also in
the technique of color retouching, which brought these views
of daily life, splendid gardens, bustling cityscapes, and
theatrical performances to a new level of vividness.
Blatantly artificial, these photographs also convey a true
and resonant picture of Japanese society at the dawn of the
modern age.
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ART AND ARTIFACE: Japanese Photographs of the Meiji Era
provides a brief, elegant introduction to Meiji-era
photographs and to the world in which it flourished. In
three essays and over 70 illustrations, it explores the
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social function of these photos and their remarkable
artistry, the practicalities of transpacific travel at the
turn of the century, and the personal stories of those who
collected and preserved these images--leaving us with a
privileged glimpse into this pivotal moment in Japanese
cultural history and the history of photography.
**
A useful reference for any collector of early Japanese
hand-tinted photography.
*
$19
412 DOHRENWEND, Doris.
THE EAST ASIAN GALLERIES.
[Toronto 1969], R.O.M. Black stiff wrappers, very good, 55p.
map, plan, 81 b.w. photos, bibliography, chronology, very
good solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
An intelligent discussion of the late Neolitich, Bronze, and
early Iron age in China, early Chinese ceramics, the T'ang
tradition and the art of the Tomb figurines, Sung traditions
in Chinese ceramics, arts of different Chinese dynasties,
blue & white, sculpture, the arts of Japan & Korea, also the
arts of India. Well written, with archaeological discussion.
$7
413 DOI, Tsugiyoshi.
MOMOYAMA DECORATIVE PAINTING.
Vol. 14. The Hiebonsha Survey of Japanese Art.
35 color, 113 b.w. photos, solid copy, nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
Scholarly art history, covering the meaning &
characteristics of Shoheki-ga, shoji & shoji-e, Fusuma
painting.
.
The Yamato-e & Kanga style, Kara-e, Shoheki-ga, Kanga &
Kimpeki styles, magnified, close-up composition.
.
Shoheki-ga and castles, Azuchi Castle, Kano Eitoku, golden
age of Shoheki-ga. Momoyama painters & their milieu, Kano &
other schools, characteristics of Shoheki-ga in the
Momoyama.
.
Kano school works, works of other schools, screens &c.
.
$12
414 DOI, Tsugiyoshi.
MOMOYAMA DECORATIVE PAINTING.
Vol. 14. The Hiebonsha Survey of Japanese Art.
New York [1977], Weatherhill. Blue cloth, very good, 166p.,
35 color, 113 b.w. photos.
FIRST EDITION
Scholarly art history, covering the meaning &
characteristics of Shoheki-ga, shoji & shoji-e, Fusuma
painting.
.
The Yamato-e & Kanga style, Kara-e, Shoheki-ga, Kanga &
Kimpeki styles, magnified, close-up composition.
.
Shoheki-ga and castles, Azuchi Castle, Kano Eitoku, golden
age of Shoheki-ga. Momoyama painters & their milieu, Kano &
other schools, characteristics of Shoheki-ga in the
Momoyama.
.
Kano school works, works of other schools, screens &c.
.
EXCELLENT COLOR STUDY OF CHINESE & JAPANESE EROTIC ART WORKS
415 DOPP, Hans-Jurgen.
THE EROTIC ORIENT.
New York 2001, Parkstone Press. Pictorial boards, 104p., as
new, profusely illustrated in color, English text, 15.5 x 23
cm., dust jacket, as new bright copy.
A useful recent study, covers the erotic theme as found in
Chinese painted albums & books, carvings, sculptures, hidden
erotic art and in ceramics. The Japanese section also covers
erotic woodblock printed books, prints, and a lovely section
on erotic ivory carvings or Netsuke. An unusual color refer-
$10
ence, nicely done.
$15
416 [DORRINGTON-WARD, Carol.] ed.
FANS FROM THE EAST.
London (1978), Peerage. Stiff pictorial wrs., 88p., 30 color
79 bw photos., bibliography, notes, very good copy, The Fan
Circle & the Victorial & Albert Museu.
Tracing the pre-history through China and its appearance in
the 6th century in Japan. The changes and transformations
of this useful and beautiful object. Its eventual export to
the west, and reaction of the Europeans. The attraction as
Tracing the pre-history through China and its appearance in
the 6th century in Japan. The changes and transformations
of this useful and beautiful object. Its eventual export to
the west, and reaction of the Europeans. The attraction as
an art form for famous artists of China and Japan to decorate these daily objects, and its eventual movement throughout Asia. Loaded with colorful examples, this work is based
on an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1979.
an art form for famous artists of China and Japan to decorate these daily objects, and its eventual movement throughout Asia. Loaded with colorful examples, this work is based
on an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1979.
Excellent reference.
$5
417 DRAKES VOYAGES.
SEDANS USED BY THE JAPANESE LADIES OF QUALITY.
[London c.1750]. A single sheet, hand colored, 11.25 x 8
inches, very good, framable. Showing an elaborate riksha,
with woman passenger.
A MOST FAMOUS AND STUNNING LOOK AT JAPAN'S NATIVE ARTS
$124
418 DRESSER, Christopher.
JAPAN: Its Architecture, Art, and Art Manufactures.
London 1882, Longmans. Buff pictorial cloth, 467p., bibliography, 202 b.w.illustrations, rebacked, very good.This work
had a profound effect on the European Art Nouveau movement,
clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
A masterpiece work on Japanese art, design and creative artistic process. Recognized as a standard early important
study, this work embodies the best attributes of Japan's
long tradition of art and art works. This keen eye of an
architect and ornaments has rendered a treasured work. A
valued acquisition for any art reference library. RARE.
Dresser was a leader in the late 19th century vogue for Japanese influenced design. An important work by one of the
first professional designers discussing many aspects of the
Japanese national style of conventional ornament &c...
*
419 DREXLER, Arthur.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF JAPAN.
New York [1955], M.O.M.A. Black cloth, very clean, 286p.,
profusely illustrated with b.w. photographs, figures, line
drawings, solid copy in very nice dust jacket. FIRST EDITION
This work covers the relevance of traditional Japanese
architecture to modern Western building.
.
$485
Covers the environment & religious beliefs which
influenced architecture, great Shinto shrine at Ise is
fully illustrated for the first time with authorized
photographs.
.
Traditional principles of structure, masterpieces, gardens
et al.
***
$15
EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR MODERN JAPANESE PRINTS & PRINT MAKERS
420 [DRORI, Irene.]
NEWSLETTER ON CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE PRINTS.
[Los Angeles 1972, Juda Foundation]. Stiff cream wrs., very
good, 23p., 8 b. w. photos. Vol. 3, No. 2. Works of Shiko
Munakata, personal memoir by Munsterberg. Sumio Kawakami.
This journal was devoted to Japan's modern print makers and
was short lived. The articles are very good & contain good
illustrations, bibliographical notes, and other useful data
for any collector or student of this subject. Any copies of
this journal are quite scarce and are seldom found for sale.
$53
421 DU CANE, Florence.
THE FLOWERS AND GARDENS OF JAPAN.
London 1908, Black. Decorated pictorial cloth,49 of 50 color
plates painted by Ella Du Cane, very good, solid copy, top
edge gilt, 249p., 16 x 22.8 cm., sold "as is." FIRST EDITION
This famous book is illustrated by high quality color
paintings by the author.
.
The author addresses the landsdscape gardening, stones
and other garden ornaments, fences, nursery gardens, dwarf
trees & Hachi-niwa, temple gardens, summer flowers, peach,
plum, cherry, wistaria, peony, azaleas, iris, morning glory,
lotus, chrysanthemum, maple leaves, bamboo, pine-tree and a
host of others.
.
This important and valuable work has been hailed the as the
"best source," this is an understatement. The color
paintings are superb and beautifully executed.
***
$29
422 DUNN, Charles J.
EVERYDAY LIFE IN IMPERIAL JAPAN.
New York [1989], Dorset. Black cloth spine over boards, very
good, dj., 197p., notes, index, map, 102 b.w illustrations.
An excellent look at early life in the period from 1600-1850
and a country in isolation. The Samurai, farmers, craftsmen,
merchans, courtiers, priests, doctors and intellectuals. The
actors, outcasts, everyday life in Edo. This integrated work
addresses the interactions of each class of citizen, and the
activities of the society as a whole. Of especial interest
is the attention given to crafts & tradesmen, the swordmaker
andstone mason, lacquer workers, money changers, pawnbrokers
the rice merchants, candel maker, kite seller, story teller,
night watchman, & a host of others. A good look at life during this fascinating period of non-Western influence.
$70
423 DURSUM, Brian A.
BIRD, BEASTS, BLOSSOMS, AND BUGS IN EAST ASIAN ART.
Coral Gabels [1993], Lowe. Stiff color wrs., very good, 40
color plates, illustrating about 125 individual objects,
Netsuke, Chinese ceramics, jade, paintings &c., clean solid
copy.
$7
424 EARLE, Joe.
AN INTRODUCTION TO NETSUKE.
Owing Mills [1980], Stemmer. Pictorial color boards,47p.very
clean, artist index, 79 color photos, bibliography, 19 x 25
cm., solid copy.
A profusely illustrated guide, covering a wide variety of
carved articles. The author was the Assistant Keeper in the
Far Eastern Dept., Victoria & Albert Museum.
*
A very useful color-illustrated reference for any collector
or student.
*
425 EARLE, Joe.
Splendors of Meiji: Treasures of Imperial Japan
Masterpieces from the Khalili Collection
[London 1999], Broughton. Red cloth, 384p., 341 color + 550
illusstrations, dust jacket, tall folio 24.5 x 31.5 cm.,maps
index, concordances, glossary, illustrating & describing 397
superb objects, bibliography, slight damped, else clean.
Magnificent volume devoted to the enamelware, textiles,
$9
porcelain, bronzes, metalwork, exotic goods for
globetrotters, Satsuma ware, history, myth, religion and
topography, lacquer, the Philadelphia to Paris 1876-1910
Exhibitions of the mid-Meiji period, Paris to London
1900-1910 Exhibition, sculpture, textiles, works of the
artists to the Imperial Household, and so much more !
.
Superb color reference.
A COPIOUS AND MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHY ON ALL CLASSES OF E-HON
426 EDGREN, J.S.
CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS
IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY.
Stockholm 1980, [Royal Library]. Green stiff wrs., very good
388p., slight bump to corner, contents clean, concordance,
with 1082 excellent entries with full bibliographic description for each, with English & Japanese characters. OBSCURE !
With 1082 entries with full bibliographic notes , Also with
personal name & book title index.
.
The A.E .Nordenskiold collection of Japanese illustrated
books was made in Japan 100 years ago as a direct result of
the famous & celebrated successful voyage of the "VEGA"
through the so-called North-east Passage: from Sweden over
the Northern waters of Russia and through the Bering Strait.
*
The world-famous expedition was led by Adolf Erik
Nordenskiold [18 Nov. 1832-12 Aug. 1901], who with his
officers and crew spend the months of September & October,
1879 in Japan before proceeding on to Sweden by the
Southerly route and through the Mediterranean Sea.
*
Nordenskiold related the history & findings of the
expedition in an eminently readable, popular report of the
journey, in 2 vols. entitled THE VOYAGE OF THE VEGA AROUND
ASIA AND EUROPE, London & N.Y., 1881.It contains three
chapters devoted to the 2 months in Japan, in which brief
mention of the book collection is made.
***
From a Swedish translation: "An even more valuable
contribution to the knowledge of Japan's older history &
its people's ancient culture is provided by the rather
extensive Japanese book collection that I succeeded to
bring together during my brief stay there. I was assisted
by a young Japanese...on my account he searched through the
stocks of countless antiquarian book dealers in
$12
Yokohama, Tokyo & Kyoto...I was guided by the desire to be
able to bring home a more valuable & more enduring memento
than could be conveyed by the natural history
collections..." Thus it was very clear, during his visit the
old feudal estates were being confiscated & the dispersal of
a large number of historical & family collections of arms,
armor, old books were completely disregarded & went to curio
& book stores in great numbers."
*
This major and hitherto most OBSCURE bibliographical
resource offers the collector a new & keen insight to a
whole genre of E-hon many of which are NOT listed in the
other standard reference bibliographies of the past. The
preface offers a rich history of the collection and the
first attempt at cataloging by Leon de Rosny,
which was severely flawed.
*
A major resource for pre-Meiji books. Each entry shows
the Romanized, Kanji author & title with English notes on
date, original price, size, Rosny and other reference
citations, with notes on the covers & title labels. The
whole work is organized in the traditional subject format
following that of the Naikaku Bunko with sections
on: general, Shintoism, Buddhism, language, literature,
music and drama, history, geography, government -law
-economics, education, physical sciences, medicine,
industries, fine arts and amateur arts, military arts,
Sinology and Chinese works, book & personal name index. An
essential reference for any collector or student of E-hon.
*
$83
AN IMPORTANT DESIGN, MOTIF & ART REFERENCE RESOUCE
427 EDMUNDS, Will H.
POINTERS AND CLUES TO THE SUBJECTS OF CHINESE & JAPANESE ART
As Shewn in Drawings, Prints, Carvings & the Decoration of
London [1934], Low. Yellow cloth, very good, 725p., many b w
illustrations, very clean.
FIRST EDITION
A LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 COPIES
SUBTITLE: cont. Porcelain and Lacquer, with Brief Notices of
the Related Subjects. An important reference tool, covering
in copious detail Chinese, Japanese & Buddhist subjects.With
an alphabetical dictionary of "Pointers & Clues" with definitions of subjects. The work continues as a dictionary covering the Chinese & Japanese subjects. Easily used, completely in alphabetical order by these subjects or key words.With
a glossary of Japanese words with English meanings. If you
are tired of looking everywhere for those obscure meanings,
this source will induce easy finds.A Major reference source.
*
THE FIRST EDITION WAS LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES.
GROUP OF LOVELY COLOR PERIOD MAPS OF OLD EDO CITY AREAS
$80
428 EDO KIRI CHIZU.
EDO KIRI CHIZU: A GROUP OF 19th CENTURY COLOR WOODBLOCK
PRINTED SECTION OR "KU" MAPS OF EDO [OLD TOKYO].
[Edo 1850-1861]. A group of 28 of 31 original period color
woodblock-printed maps, folds to 9.2 x 16.5 cm.,all the same
uniform size blue covers, title slips, smallest opens to be
54.49.3 cm.; largest is 54.5 x 74 cm.,1-7,8-21,23-30. RARE !
This is an offering of a group of original period woodblock
printed sectional maps of the old city of Edo, now modern
day Tokyo.
***
GENERAL CONDITION:
All in original blue paper covers with labels, a few labels
are in facsimile. Any old worming was restored from the
verso using period handmade Washi paper and rice glue. All
maps are now stable and solid. Old stains, discoloration or
other typical condition issues with the covers, by and large
very good contents, no stains or blemishes, restored old
worming.
***
GROUP 1: Contains 28 of 31 maps, 1 title slip in facsimile,
else all original. This group also contains six original map
envelope covers which originally contained each map. These
are for the most part soiled, torn, rear cover detached or
otherwise simply excellent examples of how the maps were
originally protected. These are seldom found if ever with
the maps. An added bonus to the group !
.
Condition: All maps are very good or better some have old
restored worming, and are now solid. Some covers have old
stains, oxidizing of the blue color, else contents clean,
excellent registry, excellent color, all folded several
times as issued. Complete with all covers.
***
GROUP 2: Contains 23 of 31 maps, 3 title slips in facsimile,
else all original.
.
CONDITION: All maps are very good or better some have old
restored worming and are now solid. Some covers have old
times as issue. One map lacks the back cover, else complete
with all covers.
***
THE MAPS:
Each map shows a specific area of old Edo, now called "Ku"
[ward, district or section] of the city. Much detail to each
map shows the name of the Daimyo Loyal Retainers, their Mon,
name of the street, location of rivers, canals, bridges,
directional compass, temples, shrines, special gardens,
flower locations, fire stations, with a color coded key to
the above and also stores, roads, rivers and other
geographical features.
*
There is also a colophon on each map, showing date of
publication, author or compiler, location of the publisher
and address.
***
An excellent example of the complex and grand city of Edo
during the late Edo period [prior to 1868]. Each individual
map is a cartographic treasure. With all of the usual
features found in larger and earlier maps.
***
REFERENCE:
HAMADA, Giichiro. comp. EDO KIRI E ZU: ILLUSTRATED SECTIONAL
MAPS OF EDO. 2 volume set.
These maps are found & listed in both vol. 1 and 2 of this
set. We have elected to follow the numbering found in volume
one, which shows some 31 maps in all. There has always been
a variation as to the exact count of the sections of old
Edo, and this work shows both versions and lists each
section's name. The list in volume 1 seems to best suit the
group of sectional maps we have.
*
[KONDO Gennichi.]: MEIJI TOKYO KUBUN CHIZU ZEN:
Tokyo Daishoo Kubun Chizu & Tokyo Jyuugo Kubun Chizu:
COMPLETE MEIJI TOKYO WARDS [KU]:LARGE & SMALL WARDS & THE
FIFTEEN WARDS OF TOKYO.
*
EDO KIRI MAPS:
https://books.google.com/books?id=eYuojP7kgvkC&pg=PA3&lpg=PA
3&dq=EDO+KIRI+MAP+NAMES&source=bl&ots=r3MkvkDGOT&sig=3Q5PE4s
SpuYcmEsbNPqL50n9-tg&hl=en&sa=X&ei=F0NbVfzfGcfTsAXeuIGgBg&ve
d=0CBQQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=EDO%20KIRI%20MAP%20NAMES&f=false
***
GROUP OF LOVELY COLOR PERIOD MAPS OF OLD EDO CITY AREAS
429 EDO KIRI CHIZU.
EDO KIRI CHIZU: A GROUP OF 19th CENTURY COLOR WOODBLOCK
PRINTED SECTION OR "KU" MAPS OF EDO [OLD TOKYO].
[Edo 1850-1861]. A group of 23 of 31 original period color
woodblock-printed maps, folds to 9.2 x 16.5 cm.,all the same
uniform size blue covers, title slips,smallest opens to 54 x
49.3 cm.;largest: 54.5 x 74 cm.,#'s 1-6,9-17,19-21,23-26,30.
This is an offering of a group of original period woodblock
$3313
printed sectional maps of the old city of Edo, now modern
day Tokyo.
***
GENERAL CONDITION:
All in original blue paper covers with labels, a few labels
are in facsimile. Any old worming was restored from the
verso using period handmade Washi paper and rice glue. All
maps are now stable and solid. Old stains, discoloration or
other typical condition issues with the covers, by and large
very good contents, no stains or blemishes, restored old
worming.
***
GROUP 1: Contains 28 of 31 maps, 1 title slip in facsimile,
else all original. This group also contains six original map
envelope covers which originally contained each map. These
are for the most part soiled, torn, rear cover detached or
otherwise simply excellent examples of how the maps were
originally protected. These are seldom found if ever with
the maps. An added bonus to the group !
.
Condition: All maps are very good or better some have old
restored worming, and are now solid. Some covers have old
times as issued. Complete with all covers.
***
GROUP 2: Contains 23 of 31 maps, 3 title slips in facsimile,
else all original.
.
CONDITION: All maps are very good or better some have old
restored worming and are now solid. Some covers have old
times as issue. One map lacks the back cover, else complete
with all covers.
***
THE MAPS:
Each map shows a specific area of old Edo, now called "Ku"
[ward, district or section] of the city. Much detail to each
map shows the name of the Daimyo Loyal Retainers, their Mon,
name of the street, location of rivers, canals, bridges,
directional compass, temples, shrines, special gardens,
flower locations, fire stations, with a color coded key to
the above and also stores, roads, rivers and other
geographical features.
*
There is also a colophon on each map, showing date of
publication, author or compiler, location of the publisher
and address.
***
An excellent example of the complex and grand city of Edo
during the late Edo period [prior to 1868]. Each individual
map is a cartographic treasure. With all of the usual
features found in larger and earlier maps.
***
REFERENCE:
HAMADA, Giichiro. comp. EDO KIRI E ZU: ILLUSTRATED SECTIONAL
MAPS OF EDO. 2 volume set.
These maps are found & listed in both vol. 1 and 2 of this
set. We have elected to follow the numbering found in volume
one, which shows some 31 maps in all. There has always been
a variation as to the exact count of the sections of old
Edo, and this work shows both versions and lists each
section's name. The list in volume 1 seems to best suit the
group of sectional maps we have.
*
[KONDO Gennichi.]: MEIJI TOKYO KUBUN CHIZU ZEN:
Tokyo Daishoo Kubun Chizu & Tokyo Jyuugo Kubun Chizu:
COMPLETE MEIJI TOKYO WARDS [KU]:LARGE & SMALL WARDS & THE
FIFTEEN WARDS OF TOKYO.
*
EDO KIRI MAPS:
https://books.google.com/books?id=eYuojP7kgvkC&pg=PA3&lpg=PA
3&dq=EDO+KIRI+MAP+NAMES&source=bl&ots=r3MkvkDGOT&sig=3Q5PE4s
SpuYcmEsbNPqL50n9-tg&hl=en&sa=X&ei=F0NbVfzfGcfTsAXeuIGgBg&ve
d=0CBQQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=EDO%20KIRI%20MAP%20NAMES&f=false
***
$2722
430 EDWARDS, Lisa A. et al.
NETSUKE THE COLLECTION OF THE PEABODY MUSEUM OF SALEM.
Salem 2000, Peabody. Stiff wrs., very clean, 160p., index,
glossary, appendices, 9 color, 768 b.w. photos, co-author
was Margie M. Krebs, as new, solid copy.
A useful reference, covering the vast collection. Addressing
the dities, demons, folk tales, people, masks, animals,
Sagemono, plants, functional & decorative Netsuke, shop sig
.
With useful appendix of artists signatures helpful for all
students & collectors of Netsuke.
431 EGAMI, Namio.
THE BEGINNINGS OF JAPANESE ART.
VOL.2. HEIBONSHA SURVEY OF JAPANESE ART.
New York [1973], Weatherhill. Blue cloth, very clean, map,32
color, 166 b.w. photos, fold out table. Co-author: T. Esaka.
& A. Amakasu, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
$14
Covers origins of Japanese art, Jomon, Yayoi & Tumulus
periods, center of Jomon culture: Hokkaido and Tohoku
areas.
.
Archaic & early Jomon pottery, expressions in stone, culture
after Jomon. Sculpturesque tradition, the Kanto & Chubu area
the late Jomon artistic changes.
.
Frontier of the Yayoi and Tumulus cultures. Continental
gateway: the Kyushu area, dawn of Yayoi & influence of
Tumulus periods.
.
Advent of powerful clans: the Kinai & Setouchi areas. Art
before Tumulus period and aspects of Yayoi & Tumulus art.
Yayo metal culture, tomb and grave goods, Haniwa et al.
*
$9
432 EGAMI, Namio.
New York [1978], Weatherhill. Blue cloth,very clean, map, 32
color, 166 b.w. photos, fold out table. Co-author: T. Esaka.
& A. Amakasu, solid copy in very nice dust jacket.
areas.
.
.
Tumulus periods.
.
*
$9
433 EGAMI, Namio.
New York [1973], Weatherhill. Blue cloth,very clean, map, 32
color, 166 b.w. photos, fold out table. Co-author: T. Esaka
& A. Amakasu, clean ex-private library copy, signatures
stamped, else contents clean & solie, nice dj. FIRST EDITION
areas.
.
.
Tumulus periods.
.
*
A CLASSIC STORY OF SAMURAI COURAGE FROM THE 16TH CENTURY
434 EHON AMAGO YUUSHI DEN: ILLUSTRATED STORY OF A BRAVE SAMURAI.
EHON AMAGO YUUSHI DEN: ILLUSTRATED STORY OF A BRAVE AMAGO
SAMURAI: The Story of Yamanaka Shikanosuke.
[Tokyo 1870 Tohsendoh]. Stitched orange wrs., very good,
8.5 x 12 cm., 19 double folded leaves, 50 pages of steel or
copper engraved illustrations, two large fold-outs opens to
be a double set with 4 illustrations on both sides 8 in all.
This work shows the courage & heroism Yamanaka Shikanosuke,
one of the bravest who served his Shogun Amago in the Sannin
$7
district.
*
It was during the 16th century, that Yamanaka became a
wellknown legend for his bravery. This work outlines his
deeds & escapades as a warrior. It shows various scenes in
the life and actions of Yamanaka, a women who threw off
male attackers, young people listening to the tales of
recited by Yamanaka. Views of his early childhood, as he
rode a deer, while his mother was protected by a monkey.
*
Suppressing the Inoshishi [wild boar], how he protected
his Lord Amago from attackers while traveling in a
palanquin as he fends off attackers. His sword duels, in
full armor, protection of unarmed Buddhist priests,
suppression of animal monsters, capture of enemies &c.
Fascinating graphic representations of true stories from
Japan's rich Samurai past.
*
The theme of courage, loyalty and honor is clearly
delivered, and has become legendary. Expertly executed
etchings drawn by Bai-Doh Kunimasa.
*
FORMAT:
The book is a very small size, easily put in the pocket. The
kind of a book people carried around and read. Nicely done,
profusely illustrated work, capturing the imagination of the
reader.
**********
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Not in Kerlen.
*
A STUNNING SET OF DESIGN BOOK FOR JAPANESE OBJECTS
435 EITAKU, Sensai.
BANBUTSU HINAGATA GAFU: BOOK OF DESIGNS.
[Tokyo 1880-81, Eto]. Vols. 1-4 of a 5 vol. set, very good,
blue, green, purple stitched wrs., some faint damp stain on
vol.1, 129 double-pages woodcut illustrations, hand-printed
on Washi paper, 15 x 23.5 cm.
Contains b.w. illustrations of E-hon, textiles, scrolls and
birds, flowers, Chinese heroes, pottery, porcelain &c.
Compiled by Otagawa Yasuchika, the well known ivory carver.
*
This is signed "Sensai Eitaku" [Kano School, 1843-90].
Eitaku [Kobayashi] was a Japanese style painter & became a
pupil of Kano Eitoku Tatsunobu. He attained Samurai status,
$270
later he edited several painting books & was an illustrator
for the "Yokohama Mainichi Shimbun," specializing in
historical subjects. He worked in the Kano, and later Nanga
styles. Eitaku: [1843-90]. Superbly done, quite nice !
*
CONDITION:
The set is bound in original various colored covers, with
title slips, title slip of vol. 4 is half gone, and there is
some spotting to the front and rear covers of that volume
else all are with usual edge wear and some small nibbles on
the bottom of vol. 1. Contents of all are clean, no worming.
****
REFERENCE:
L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS, p.23 for more
details.
*
H. Kerlen: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS AND MAPS IN
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS #29, p.14.
*
Louise N. BROWN: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION IN
JAPAN, p.180.
*
L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS:
pp.180-181.
***
A STUNNING SET OF DESIGN BOOK FOR JAPANESE OBJECTS
436 EITAKU, Sensai.
BANBUTSU HINAGATA GAFU: BOOK OF DESIGNS.
[Tokyo 1881, Eto]. Purple stitched binding wrs., vol. 4 of 5
only, 20 double page woodblock illustrations, printed on
hand made paper, 15 x 22.5 cm., very good.
Contains b.w. illustrations of E-hon, textiles, scrolls and
birds, flowers, Chinese heroes, pottery, porcelain &c.
Compiled by Otagawa Yasuchika, the well known ivory carver.
*
This is signed "Sensai Eitaku" [Kano School, 1843-90].
Eitaku [Kobayashi] was a Japanese style painter & became a
pupil of Kano Eitoku Tatsunobu. He attained Samurai status,
later he edited several painting books & was an illustrator
for the "Yokohama Mainichi Shimbun," specializing in
historical subjects. He worked in the Kano, and later Nanga
styles. Eitaku: [1843-90]. Superbly done, quite nice !
*
CONDITION:
The set is bound in original various colored covers, with
$1358
title slips, title slip of vol. 4 is half gone, and there is
some spotting to the front and rear covers of that volume
else all are with usual edge wear and some small nibbles on
the bottom of vol. 1. Contents of all are clean, no worming.
****
REFERENCE:
L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS, p.23 for more
details.
*
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS #29, p.14.
*
Louise N. BROWN: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION IN
JAPAN, p.180.
*
L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS:
pp.180-181.
***
$136
437 ELISSEEV, Serge.
LA PEINTURE CONTEMPORAINE AU JAPON.
Paris 1923, Boccard. Blue cloth, very good, 81 b.w. photos,
index, bibliography, notes, original wrappers bound in, text
in French, bookplate, else clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Scholarly monograph on Japanese painters and paintings from
the Meiji era (1868) through 1900. Perspective on the traits
and characteristics of modern works. Excellent study, with
copious indices artist names and subjects covered. SCARCE
A CHARMING AND QUAINT HAND-PAINTED MINIATURE EROTIC BOOK
438 EN SHO HI CHO.
EN SHO HI CHO: SECRET BOOK OF BIG LEAVES AND SWALLOW.
$20
[An Erotic Color Painted Japanese Miniature Albuml]
[Japan n.d.ca.1860's]. Green silk brocade cloth covers, very
clean, solid copy, 8.5 x 12 cm., accordion folded, painted
on both sides, 12 double-page erotic color paintings, all
edges gilt, on thick album leaves.
OBSCURE CHARMING WORK
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A SUPERB POLYCHROME PAINTED MINIATURE EROTIC ALBUM
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TWELVE DOUBLE-PAGE STUNNING EROTIC SCENES
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A miniature Japanese hand-painted erotic album. As was the
custom at the time, these albums were seldom signed or
signed with a pseudonym to hide the true artist's name.
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This stunning and skillfully painted album is most likely
the anonymous work of a famous Ukiyo-e artist, executed in
polychrome with the utmost detail.
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THE TITLE:
EN SHO HI CHO:SECRET BOOK OF BIG LEAVES THE SWALLOW:
Is a play on words, the "big leaf" means the vagina, and the
"swallow" refers to the penis, and of course most of the
erotic books contain the character "Hi" [Himitsu = secret]
secret or hidden book in the title.
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TWELVE DOUBLE-PAGE EROTIC PAINTINGS:
Front Side:
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1. A man with a large hard-on holds his penis projecting
from his Kimono, as he listens to a couple on the other side
of the Shoji screen making love.
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The opposite page shows a sexually excited woman flushed and
pink-faced, while she also listens to the adjacent couple
making love. She prepares to wipe her freely flowing
love-fluids, she holds a packet of Chirishi [toilet paper]
at the ready. Her Kimono is parted, revealing her red under
wear with her legs parted.
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2. A man inserts his fingers inside the his lover's vulva,
she closes her eyes in ecstasy, pink-faced and flushed.
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3. A couple making love, the woman rides on top of the man,
her rear end exposed, showing his penis entering her vagina.
She is flushed and red-faced in excitement.
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4. A couple making love. The woman is on her knees offering
her rear to him, as he enters her vagina, we can see his
testecals and a fierce look on his face. His Kimono is
pulled open, her Kimono is pulled over her back, revealing
her bright red under Kimono.
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5. Before a grand screen of landscape and a plum tree in
blossom, a couple make love. She clutches a packet of
Chirishi [toilet paper] in her right hand. She is on her
back, spread wide and open, he penetrates her fully-exposed
vagina revealing his penis half-way inside her. He clutches
her around the back of her neck with both arms, holding her
Kimono firmly. He is flushed and pink-faced in ecstasy.
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6. A man makes love and enjoys two women. His penis
penetrates the closest woman and sucks her nipple, while
inserting his fingers into the vagina of the second. Both
women have exposed vagina's. All three display very bright
red-pink-flushed faces in fits of sexual passion.
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VERSO OR BACK SIDE OF THE ALBUM:
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7. A naked woman is on her back, spread-eagle, right leg
held up by his left arm. She is top-mounted by her
passionate male lover. He is on his knees penetrating her
anus. The woman flails her arms, squinting in pain, the man
has a firm look on his pink-flushed face. Her Kimono is
spread below, her wooden pillow is pushed off to the side.
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8. A fully naked and well-tattooed man sits on the Tatami
mat, while holding a naked woman's left leg up enough to
easily enters her exposed vagina from the rear. Love fluids
freely flow from her vagina. She faces away from her lover
while supporting herself by holding his right leg and left
hand on the Tatami. He is pink-faced in ecstasy.
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9. A man catches a prostitute on the street. He pushes her
against a building, while pulling up the back side of her
Kimono. Spreading his Kimono open, he enters her vagina from
the rear. They are both exposed from the hips downward,
revealing their genitals. The are both quite red-faced in
moment of sexual passion and ecstasy.
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10. An afternoon scene, the man wears a cloth over his head,
hiding himself from the public. He secretly entered his
lover's room. The eager and passionate lovers embrace, he is
on his knees, she willingly sits back spreading her vagina
while he penetrates her, ejaculating quickly with
excitement. Love fluids flow from her vagina. Their Kimonos
are pulled up to their hips, revealing their genitals. She
is clutches him tightly holding his Kimono fast. Her face is
brightly flushed pink. A white cockatoo observes from his
cage.
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11. A night scene, the man has secretly entered his lover's
room, he uses his Kimono to block out the lantern light.
Holding a lighted candle in his left hand, he sheds light to
reveal the sight of the couple's love-making. She is on her
back, knees spread wide revealing her naked vagina, he sits
on his knee, fully penetrating her vagina, which flows
love-fluids. He holds her firmly with right hand. She is
locked in a passionate grip behind her neck, eyes closed
lost in ecstasy. His face and neck are pink-flushed with
sexual passion. Her Kimono is thrown open, her bright-red
under Kimono above her pubic area.
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12. The last scene is a classic of Japanese erotica. A man
visits his beloved and favorite prostitute. She has pulled
open her Kimono revealing her breasts and vagina. She sits
back, resting both feet on her lover's chest, offering her
vagina to him. He sits back resting against the door jam
near naked as his Kimono is pulled off his shoulders. His
penis penetrates her vagina as he suddenly notices a person
just outside the doorway.
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Just beyond the open sliding doors is an unashamed young
prostitute, who is voyeuring the couple making love, which
greatly excites her. Pulling her Kimono up over her back and
on all fours, reveals her naked rear end and vagina. She
reaches under and between her legs with her right hand,
masturbating her vagina with her fingers. Her whole body is
a sexually excited pink-flush.
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EXCELLENT AND HIGHLY SKILLED PAINTING TECHNIQUE AND DESIGN:
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This adorable and charming miniature album is a very solid,
with excellent color and fine detail, executed by a first
class artist. Much attention has been paid to the facial
details, sensual facial expressions, the elaborately
designed Kimono, rooms, their design and art work, and every
facet of common life during the mid-19th century Japanese
culture. The book reflects the average person, and their
dwellings, costume, coiffeur and erotic social customs.
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EROTIC ART BANNED BY THE SHOGUN:
From the Tokugawa period [1604], the Shogun banned erotica
in all forms. This was an effort to demonstrate to foreign
missionaries and foreign traders [i.e. Dutch merchants in
the Nagasaki] that the Japan and the Japanese were a
high-cultured people, not a "base people or culture" by
prohibiting erotic books and paintings from their culture.
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Being illegal, these books mostly circulated privately
or "underground," being passed around discreetly. Artists
either avoided signing their erotic woodblock-printed books
and prints, or signed them with some ironic anti-political
or anti-Shogunate name. Nevertheless the public could easily
identify the painting style and know the artist's name. Many
artists were jailed for either erotic art production or
anti-Shogunate political satirical books and prints.
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Regardless, substantially large number of anti-Shogun and
erotic works were popularly circulated in society
continually down to the modern period. Erotica in Japan is
an ancient art form, continuing for millenum.
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SIZE AND FORMAT:
The album is small, commonly called "Mamebon" or "Bean Book"
in Japan due to its miniature size. This kind of miniature
book was easily concealed in the Kimono sleeve and joyfully
carried around and jshared among friends, loaned or sold in
the street.
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REFERENCES:
LANE, Richard.: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD: THE JAPANESE
PRINT, INCLUDING AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF UKIYO-E.
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LANE, Richard.: THE EARLY SHUNGA SCROLLS. Tokyo 1979,
Gabundo.
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LANE, Richard.: THE EROTIC THEME IN JAPANESE PAINTING AND
PRINTS. [Tokyo 1968-69, Gabundo.]
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LANE, Richard.: EROTIC THEME IN JAPANESE PAINTING: THE EARLY
SHUNGA SCROLL. [Tokyo 1979, Gabundo]
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BEURDELEY, Michel. et al.: EROTIC ART OF JAPAN: The Pillow
Poem.
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FAGIOLI, Marco.: SHUNGA THE EROTIC ART OF JAPAN.
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ILLING, Richard.: JAPANESE EROTIC ART: And the Life of the
Courtesan.
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Note: Please check with us as we may have some of the above
reference items.
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Color scans of this & most other items posted to our
website.
$2725
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ON JAPANESE GARDENS & DESIGNS
439 ENGEL, David H.
JAPANESE GARDENS FOR TODAY.
Rutland [1959], Tuttle. Brown cloth, 270p., many b.w. illustrations, bibliography, index, very good.
FIRST EDITION
A classic study, covers the theory, why & what, some universal garden effects, human principles, some intrinsic characteristics, conventional classification. The practice: how?
rocks, stones, house & garden, water, enclosures, steppingstones, artifacts, garden care & plant pruning. The realization, plant list. With a foreword by Richard Neutra. A very
good resource.
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ON JAPANESE GARDENS & DESIGNS
$10
440 ENGEL, David H.
JAPANESE GARDENS FOR TODAY.
Rutland [1959], Tuttle. Brown cloth, 270p., many b.w. photos
bibliography, index, dj. Basic rules for creating a garden
in a serene Japanese style. Forward by Richard Neutra,
clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
A classic study, covers the theory, why & what, some universal garden effects, human principles, some intrinsic characteristics, conventional classification. The practice: how?
rocks, stones, house & garden, water, enclosures, steppingstones, artifacts, garden care & plant pruning. The realization, plant list. With a foreword by Richard Neutra. A very
good resource.
$12
441 ENGEL, Heino.
MEASURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE JAPANESE HOUSE.
Tokyo [1985], Tuttle. Stiff wrs.,very clean, 19 x 26 cm.,250
floor plans, sketches, aspects of joinery illustrated, very
solid, nice copy.
FIRST EDITION
Covers measuring system and module, system of plan layout,
examples of floor plans, structural framework, space
enclosures, movable space controls, construction for
spiritual spaces, house enclosures.
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A fabulous work, with much detail to the workings,
materials, composition & the Shibui design.
$24
442 ENGEL, Heino.
MEASURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE JAPANESE HOUSE.
Tokyo [1987], Tuttle. Stiff wrs., very good, 19 x 26 cm.,250
floor plans, sketches, aspects of joinery illustrated, very
clean, solid copy.
Covers measuring system and module, system of plan layout,
examples of floor plans, structural framework, space
enclosures, movable space controls, construction for
spiritual spaces, house enclosures.
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A fabulous work, with much detail to the workings,
materials, composition & the Shibui design.
$22
A FASCINATING MINIATURE ACCORDION ALBUM OF EROTIC PRINTS
443 EROTIC MEIJI JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTED COLOR ALBUM.
EROTIC MEIJI JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTED COLOR ALBUM.
[Japan ca. 1870]. Small calico cloth covered accordion album
10 x 13 cm., very good, 12 color erotic woodblock prints,
with 1 b.w. photo layed down on the verso of an old erotic
woodcut print,a bit of the old silver gilt edges left. RARE!
The title slip on the cover is somewhat illegible, but
possibly can be read: UME TO TORA: PLUM & TIGER.
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The contents are nicely done, showing twelve different
scenes of love-making prints of a man and a woman.
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1. & 2. Man on top missionary position, shows genital parts.
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3. Man licking her vulva while she holds it open and she
licks his penis.
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4. & 5. Man on top making love, they exchange tongue kiss.
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6. A Bonze [Buddhist priest] inserts his fingers into her
vulva, while he sucks on her nipple
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7., 8. & 9. Woman is on top, making love, genitals exposed.
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10. 11 & 12. Man is on top, love making, genitals exposed.
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CONDITION:
The calico covers are a bit dusty, the accordion folds are
solid, not weak or torn. Title slip is rubbed.
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Each print is nicely woodblock printed. There is a tiny bit
of purple transfer from the end paper on the first & last
print. Others clean,
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A nice example of Meiji [1867-1912] period printing by a
skilled painter & artist. As usual, this work is not signed
as this kind of erotically illustrated work was banned by
the Shogun. Nevertheless this kind of "Shun-pon [erotic
book] was still produced and distributed under the table.
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LIVELY GROUP SEX EROTIC FANTASY WOODBLOCK COLOR PRINTS
444 EROTIC PRINTS.
PAIR OF SHUNGA JAPANESE EROTIC COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS.
[Japan nd. ca 1840's]. Pair of oblong Japanese hand colored
woodcut prints, printed on tissue Washi paper, black outline
gouache color, 2 small verso mends, a bit of color transfer.
UNUSUAL WORK !
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Early Shunga, closely resembles the work of Harunobu?
Masanobu school ?
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This pair of matching prints shows three couples engaged in
love making. Each scene consists of three men, most likely
good friends visiting a whore house. In the first print, the
men are anxiously engaging the women with large penis erect
and entering the vulva, while the women provide "service."
One is passively smoking a Kiseru pipe and holding a fan, as
she permits her guest to "enter from the rear." Another man
tries to kiss his girl while he too plunges into her. In the
second print, the three men & two other women look with much
interest as the prostitute in the center gladly opens her
legs revealing her vulva.
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One man and his prostitute are
distracted by this from their love-making, while his erect
"member" points upward. The background shows this room to be
off a verandah on a summer's day, with elaborate furniture
& smoking box, also a tray of food, and a very large Bonsai
tray upon a table.
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This work looks somewhat primitive and "rough" when compared
to very sophisticated later color-printed Ukiyo-e.
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SIZE:
The first print is 31.8 x 11.8 cm., second is 32.6 x 11.8
cm.
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CONDITION:
$2312
The work is woodblock-printed on thin paper. Because the
paper is so very thin, when it was hand-colored, the color
ran in the "Bokasu" method, and spread beyond intended
borders. This is common for a work on this kind of paper.
There are two mends on the verso of the second, near the
edge which does not detract from the overall image.
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REFERENCES:
BEURDELEY, Michel. et al. EROTIC ART OF JAPAN: The Pillow
Poem.
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UKIYOE SHUNGA MEI HIN SHU SEI:THE COMPLETE UKIYO-E SHUNGA:
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EVANS, Tom. et al. SHUNGA: The Art of Love in Japan.
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FAGIOLI, Marco. SHUNGA THE EROTIC ART OF JAPAN.
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GROSBOIS, Charles. SHUNGA IMAGES OF SPRING: Essay on Erotic
Elements in Japanese Art.
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LANE, Richard. EROTIC THEME IN JAPANESE PAINTING: THE EARLY
SHUNGA SCROLL.
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--.THE EARLY SHUNGA SCROLLS.
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GICHNER, Lawrence E. EROTIC ASPECTS OF JAPANESE CULTURE.
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ILLING, Richard. JAPANESE EROTIC ART: And the Life of the
Courtesan.
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RAWSON, Philip. EROTIC ART OF THE EAST: The Sexual Theme in
Oriental Painting & Sculpture.
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--. ORIENTAL EROTIC ART.
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UHLENBECK, Chris. ed. et al. JAPANESE EROTIC FANTASIES:
Sexual Imagery of the Edo Period.
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WINZINGER, Franz. MEISTERWERKE DER EROTISCHEN KUNST JAPANS.
MASTERWORKS OF JAPANESE EROTIC ART.
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Please inquire with us about any of the above reference
books we may have them in stock.
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445 FAGIOLI, Marco.
$491
UTAMARO, KOI NO HUTOSAO.
[Florence 1977], Tipografia. Stiff wrs., 118p., full text in
English & Italian, with 9 unexpurgated erotic color prints,
as new copy. LIMITED EDITION 1500 NUMBERED COPIES.
R A R E
Scholarly study of the erotic prints of Utamaro, 16 x 24 cm.
$65
446 FAIRSERVIS, Walter A. Jr.
BEFORE THE BUDDHA CAME: The Story of the Earliest
Civilizations of the Far East.
New York [1972], Scribner's. Black cloth, very good, dj.,132
pages, index, bibliography, chronology, many b.w. photos,
maps, top edge rubber-stamped, else clean solid copy.
A scholarly resource covering the archaeological & art remains in the record. China: her beginnings, spirits, ancient
bronzes, tomb finds, superstitions & ancient culture. Korea:
The three kingdoms, 'Rabbitland," ancient culture, artifacts
and Confucian background. Japan: early Jomon, legendary beginnings, Yamato, writing & speech, the coming of the Buddha.
Central Asia: nomads, ancient Tagar culture & artifacts,
barbarians in China, home in Scythia, life on the steppe,
sorcery & religion, the great Chief in life & death.
$3
AN ECCLECTIC LOOK AT THE CLASSIC COSTUMES & MINORITY FASHION
447 FAIRSERVIS, Walter A. Jr.
COSTUMES OF THE EAST.
Riverside [1971], Chatham. Red cloth, very good, dj., 160p.,
index, bibliography, appendix of costumes in the Museum
collection, many color & b.w. photos. drawings, clean solid,
copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent and ecclectic work, covers the costumes of each
of the countries & cultures of: Central Asia, China, Japan,
Korea, Balkans, Caucasus, Ukraine, Near East, Iran, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, high borderlands: Kashmir, Nepal,
Sikkim, Butan, Tibet. Southeast Asia: Burma. Thailand, many
minority & ethnic groups, Chu'an, Miao, et al, Laos. Southeast Siberia, Manchuria, Bonins & Siberia. A very rich resource, lavishly illustrated showing the true color & nature
of each individual culture. Nicely done !
A LOVELY B.W. PHOTO POSTCARD ALBUM OF KYOTO TEMPLES & SITES
$15
448 FAMOUS PLACES IN KYOTO.
FAMOUS PLACES IN KYOTO: A 29 Postcard Album.
[Japan no date ca 1900-1910, no publisher]. Stiff pictorial
covers, very good, 14.8 x 9 cm., 29 b. w. collotype photos,
lacks back cover, else clean, bright, all cards unused, with
English & Japanese caption, green ribbon tied spine. OBSCURE
This is a lovely early set of 29 views of the most famous
Kyoto temples, shrines and scenic places, all done prior to
the burn-down of Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji temples after which
they were rebuilt. An excellent early example of Kyoto
temples, historic architecture.
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This set comes with the usual poor English or
transliteration of the period.
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1. THE KINKAKUJI TEMPLE
2. THE HELL [sic BELL] OF CHEJIN
3. THE CHIOIN-TEMPLE
3. THE CATE [sic GATE] OF CHIRIN
4. THE GOSHYO-DEY OF GATE
5. THE NJIO-CASTLE [sic NIJO]
6. THE NISHI-HONGWANJI
7. THE HIGASHI-HONGWANJI
8. THE HIGASHI-HENGWANJI-GATE [sic Honganji]
9. MEIJI IMPEROR [sic Emperor] MOUNT
10. THE INARI-SHRINE
11. THE SANJUSANGENDO
12. THE HOKOKU-SHRINE
13. THE BELL OF DAIBUTSU
14. THE NISHIOTANI
15. THE KIYOMIDXU-TEMPLE [sis KIOMIZU]
16. THE YASAKA TEWER [TOWER, i.e. PAGODA]
17. THE YASAKA-SHRINE
18. THE SHIJO-BRIDGE
19. THE SANJO BRIDGE
20. THE MARUYAMA NEWNESS PRK [sic NEW MARUYAMA PARK]
21. THE TAIGYOKUDEN
22. THE SOSUI-INELAINE
23. THE AHUEJUJI, HONDE
24. THE KUROTANI TEMPLE
25. THE GINKAKSJI [sic GINKAKU-JI TEMPLE]
26. THE SHIMEGAMO-SHRINE
27. THE KIUMOUHRINE [sic KIUMOU SHRIE]
28. THE OMURO-NIANAJI
29 THE ARASHIYAMA
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Each photograph is a sharp image, in black & white, done in
postcard format. All are blank verso [back], unused. The
spine is perforated in two places, and then tied with a
green ribbon to keep all in place. Clean, nice copy.
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THE PHOTOS:
Since this item is tightly bound, it is very difficult to
take any photos of the contents. Suffice to say all are as
above described. Color cover & verso photos are posted to
our website.
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$99
A MAJOR EARLY JOURNAL PUBLISHED IN JAPAN
449 FAR EAST.
THE FAR EAST: AN EXPONENT OF JAPANESE THOUGHTS & AFFAIRS.
[Yokohama 1896-97]. New black cloth, very good, 732p., Vol.I
#11 & Vol. II #1-6, 8-12 as is,faint hint of old center fold
very clean, contents page, first few pages edge wear.R A R E
This is a major early journal written by foreign residents &
Japanese. It contains a wealth of articles, anecdotes, and a
host of valuable early printings on Japanese subjects. With
a valuable contents page listing articles in each issue. It
was also the 'news paper' to the foreign community regarding
Japanese laws, government activites in the Diet, loaded with
"special contributions," news & notes, drawings by Japanese
artists, early appearance of the Iwakura Embassy to America,
which covered the first Japanese to come to America, Kanrin
Maru, articles on Japanese nobility, festivals, artists,
customs, religion, theatre, treaties, laws, foreign impressions on Japan. Japan's Formosan & Korean colonies, Japanese
women, Marquis Ito & Korean affairs, philosophy, Japan's
view of China. Formosa & its inhabitants by Davidson, the
Formosan insurrection, Korean commerce by Count Okuma, the
arrival of Li Hung-Chang, an article by Count Tolstoi and
women, Marquis Ito & Korean affairs, philosophy, Japan's
view of China. Formosa & its inhabitants by Davidson, the
Formosan insurrection, Korean commerce by Count Okuma, the
arrival of Li Hung-Chang, an article by Count Tolstoi and
$1180
450 FAR EASTERN CERAMIC GROUP.
MARCH 1949. FAR EASTERN CERAMIC BULLETIN.
N. p., March 1949, F.E. Ceramic Group. Stiff wrs., 38-47p.,
3 actual photos tipped, very good, solid copy.
In March 1949: With articles: Junsei Ozaki's SOGEN NO TOJI
continued. Also F. StG. Spendlove's KU YUEH HSUAN IMPERIAL
PORCELAIN. Scholarly articles well written, with examples.
THE COMPLETE RUN FROM THE BEGINNING
$19
451 FAR EASTERN CERAMIC GROUP.
VOL. 1-12. FAR EASTERN CERAMIC BULLETIN. 1948-1960.
[Amsterdam [1975], Israel. Grey cloth, very solid,2 vol set,
index, bibliograhy, glossary, 711 tables, 1641 pages, 4 maps
hundreds of b.w. photos, 12 vols. bound in 2, dust jackets,
18 x 25 cm., bright, clean set, complete work, clean copy.
This is a reprint of the first twelve issues beginning in
1948 through 1960, covering serial numbers 1-43 inclusively.
This is an exact reprint of the bulletins, with a foreword
by Basil Gray. Covering the ceramics and potteries of Japan,
China, Korea and other places in the Far East issued under
the auspices of the Fogg Art Museum.
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A highly valuable and scholarly journal which expired in
1960. Many of the papers were written by leading scholars,
and also reported the results of the Research Laboratory.
With summaries of Japanese, Chinese, Korean & Russian
writings on the subject.
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An important post World War II reference source, supported
by Garner Paine, Pope, Rogers, Lee et al. A very useful
resource.
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This two volume set is heavy, appropriate shipping costs
apply.
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REFERENCES:
Artnzen Rainwater Q167.
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VERY EARLY [1879] PHOTO OF A RARE SNOW-FALL IN YOKOHAMA
452 [FARSARI, A.]
A 83 SNOW SCENERY AT YOKOHAMA.
[Yokohama ca. 1879]. An albumen photograph, very clean, card
$49
mounted: photo size: 26.3 x 20.8 cm., card size: 40.5 x 30.3
cm., an excellent example, sharp and clear image.
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A RARE & OBSCURE, UNRECORDED IMAGE
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AN EARLY, UNSIGNED PHOTOGRAPH ATTRIBUTED TO A. FARSARI.
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Common of the early period, most photographers working in
Japan did not sign their images. They did however number and
title them in a unique way identifying [to them !] as their
work. The major flaw in that logic comes after they sell,
trade or otherwise transfer ownership of the negative to
other photographers.
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EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & EARLY IMAGE:
This image has not been found listed or cited in the
literature below. It appears to be "un-recorded" and so
early that its negative may have been damaged or destroyed,
therefore very few examples remain. If it were one of the
common negatives sold, exchanged or used by other
photographers under their name, there would be ample
examples found throughout the literature and the graphic
record. This example appears to have been taken in the early
period, before hand-coloring was a common feature of the
genre. It appears to be a weather inspired work, done in an
effort to record the rare and unusual snow-fall in Yokohama.
This is a truly OBSCURE and RARE image! We believe it to be
a true reflection of Farsari's earliest period of personally
inspired photographs. There are very few other images of any
Yokohama snow-fall.
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A RARE VIEW OF A SNOW-FALL IN YOKOHAMA: The Image Details:
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An excellent early photograph showing Mt. Fuji in the
background, a river scene with a Japanese cargo 'junk,' a
single well covered rickshaw on the left quay is seen
heading away from the camera. Two Japanese men in Kimono are
on the quay, one holds an umbrella, the other holds a
"Boston Bag" a kind of foreign style small bag with two
handles, on the left bank.
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THE CAPTION:
In the lower left corner is the caption:
"A 83 SNOW SCENERY AT YOKOHAMA."
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This caption was a common feature for a larger number of
photographs from Japan in this period. This number is not
found in any of the Bennett books, and remains illusive with
virtually no published or recorded literature about it.
See below reference books.
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THE COMPOSITION:
The photograph is very nicely composed. A bleak, cold scene
along the river with several vessels covered in snow tied up
to the right bank. The left quay and cobble-stone walkway
has snow build up.
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WHO WAS THE PHOTOGRAPHER: ALDOLFO FARSARI:
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ADOLFO FARSARI [1841-1898] was an Italian photographer based
in Yokohama, Japan. His studio, the last notable
foreign-owned studio in Japan, was one of the country's
largest and most prolific commercial photographic firms.
Largely due to Farsari's exacting technical standards and
his entrepreneurial abilities it had a significant influence
on the development of photography in Japan.
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Following a brief military career, including service in the
American Civil War, he became a successful entrepreneur and
commercial photographer. His photographic work was highly
regarded, particularly his hand-coloured portraits and
landscapes, which he sold mostly to foreign residents and
visitors to the country.
.
Farsari's images were widely distributed, presented or
mentioned in books and periodicals, and sometimes recreated
by artists in other media; they shaped foreign perceptions
of the people and places of Japan and to some degree
affected how Japanese saw themselves and their country.
.
MASS CONFUSION IN TRUE IDENTITY OF MOST JAPANESE IMAGES:
.
It is also worthy to note that Farsari used several Japanese
to hand-color and assist in developing and creating souvenir
albums for the western visitor trade. Some of these Japanese
eventually opened their own photography studios in Yokohama
and in other port cities where foreigners arrived and
departed. In the late years Farsari sold and exchanged
negative images with some of these Japanese photographers.
In the end, a large number of negatives exchanged hands,
resulting in a general 'loss' of attribution to the exact
photographer to took the original photo. This cause mass
confusion in the Japanese photographic history and genre.
.
A semi-reliable method to determine authorship of a
photograph it to have knowledge of photographic souvenir
albums, some of which had a sticker place inside a cover
with the studio name. Again confusing, but some reflect the
artistic style and unique composition habits, thus
connecting them to that photographer. Its more of an art
than a science. The reference books are loaded with
mis-attribution to the dearth of photographic images.
***
FARSARI AND YOKOHAMA SHASHIN: FARSARI & YOKOHAMA PHOTOGRAPHY
During the time Farsari was in Yokohama, there were also a
good number of other foreign and Japanese photographic
studios actively taking photos and creating souvenir photo
albums.
.
To list some: Beato, Stillfried, Tamamura, Kusakabe Kimbei,
Ogawa Kazumasa, and Uchida Kuichi were all competitors.
Farsari being a perfectionist, makes him perhaps the best of
all photographers working in Japan during this period.
See the Wikipedia article below for more info.
***
CONDITION:
The photograph is very clean, with a sharp and very clear
image. There is a minor bit of the usual fading common to
photos of this early era. Being a very bleak, cloudy winter
day, Mt. Fuji in the background is a bit faint, but clearly
outlined with a lot of snow.
.
The image has been laid-down on a clean board and is solid.
The board looks similar to the kind of heavy rag-paper
common to the better quality albums of the period, there is
not foxing anywhere on the board or image. There is a very
mild bit of warping to the board, again common to an item of
this age. The verso of the board is clean, without
annotation.
***
REFERENCE:
The following are some useful bibliographies to consult for
more information on this album and Japanese early
photography in general:
*
We have had another Yokohama bound photo album by Farsari
many years ago. This contained a good number of his albumen
photos mounted on similar rag-board, and was leather bound
with title: "THE ENVIRONS OF YOKOHAMA," a large size format:
34.5 x 6.5 cm.
.
.
GUIDE.
.
H. Bayou; FELICE BEATO ET L'ECOLE DE YOKOHAMA. JAPANISCHE
PHOTOGRAPHIE 1860-1929.
.
H. Cortazzi: JAPAN CAUGHT IN TIME.
.
[Feliz Beato/R. von Stillfried]: ONCE UPON A TIME: Visions
of Old Japan from the Photos of Beato and Stillfried & the
Words of Pierre Loti.
.
Claudia G. Philipp et al: FELICE BEATO IN JAPAN:
Photographien zum Ende der Feudalzeit 1863-1873.
.
C. Worswick: JAPAN PHOTOPGRAPHS 1854-1905.
.
Philipp March & Claudia Delank: THE ADVENTURE OF JAPANESE
PHOTOGRAPHY 1860-1890.
.
LA LEGGENDA DI UN IMPERO: Felice Beato e la scuola
fotogarfica di Yokohama alla scoperta del Giappone 1860/1900
for more useful details, valuable images and information.
*
More on Aldolfo Farsari:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolfo_Farsari
***
AN EARLY BRITISH PRIMARY RESOURCE ON EARLY JAPAN
$1000
453 FAULDS, Henry.
NINE YEARS IN NIPON: Sketches of Japaense Life and Manners.
Boston 1888, Cupples. Pictorial mustard cloth, very good, 42
illustrations after Japanese woodcuts, 3 maps, 304p., book
plate, very clean & crisp copy. 42 illustrations, 13.5 x 21
cm. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION
This excellent primary source was written by a surgeon at
Tsukiji Hospital in Tokyo. It is a description of Japan and
of the Japanese, their great cities, daily activities, life
at work and a guide to the sights by this seasoned resident
and traveler. His intelligent commentaries upon Japanese
art, gardens, schools, language, flower arrangement, houses,
manners and amusements are a valuable contribution to the
study of 19th century Japan.
*
Fascinating narrative covering in detail the hygienic
Japanese their miniature gardens, art and artistic
manufactures, moral, honorific & etiquette, the Tokaido
journey, Koi fish, ancient trees, Jinrikisha man,
missionary martyrs, tortoise shell work, schools, Chinese
money changers, drying cuttle-fish, spiders & beetles, Fuji
& egrets, paddy fields.
*
A thoroughly wonderful work, written
by a trained observer and humanist. The author was a close
friend of Sir Harry Parks. Marvelous reading and narrative.
*
454 FAULDS, Henry.
Boston 1888, Cupples. Pictorial brown cloth, very good, 42
illustrations after Japanese woodcuts, 3 maps, 304p., very
good copy, two ex-library blind-stamps, small label removed
from spine, else clean, 13.5 x 21 cm. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION
*
$896
*
*
$745
455 FAULDS, Henry.
Boston 1888, Cupples. 3/4 Brown leather over marbled boards
42 illustrations after Japanese woodcuts, 3 maps, 304p.,very
good sharp, top gilt, excellent, no foxing, clean copy, 14 x
21 cm.
RARE
*
*
*
$716
456 FAULKNER, R.F.J. et al.
SHINO AND ORIBE KILN SITES: A Loan Exhibition of Mino Shards
From Toki City at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford February 1981
Oxford [1981], Sawers. Stiff color wrs.,very clean, 96p., 16
color, 120 b.w. photos, 15 figures, 2 maps, index, co-author
O.R. Impey, solid copy.
This is an interesting monograph, covering the Mino kilns of
the Momoyama period: Shirashi wares, Yamachawan wares,
introduction of Seto technology, pre-Momoyama Ogama the ash
& iron glazed wares. Momoyama Ogama black Seto and related
the yellow Shino wares.
.
Early Noborigama Shino, green, red and Narumi, monochrome
Oribe wares & their imitations of other Japanese wares.
Iron glazed, Ofuke ware & kiln furniture.
.
An excellent work, scholarly in nature, covering the depth
and width quite well, based on excavations & reports of
some 16 & 17th century Mino kiln sites.
.
With 8 plates, 3 folding.
*
AN ECCLECTIC DESIGN BOOK FOR ALL ART FORMS
457 FEDDERSEN, Martin.
JAPANESE DECORATIVE ART: A Handbook for Collectors &
Connoisseurs.
New York [1962], Yoseloff. Red cloth, very good, dj., 296p.,
index, bibliography, folding comparative chronological table
sixty-year cycle mtable, Japanese year [Nengo] tables, 15.5
x 24 cm., clean solid copy nice dj.
An important contribution to the study of Japanese art works
with historical survey from pre & proto-history down to
modern times or since 1868.
$10
.
Covers ceramics, metalwork, lacquer & a history of
lacquer-work, leather work, basketry, iconography: Buddhism,
Taoism, Confucianism, Chinese legend and history, Seven
Gods of Good Luck, tales of Chivalry, poets, painters &
calligraphers, fairy tales, festivals, fabulous creatures,
plants, landscapes & architecture.
.
Valuable reference resource for collectors of any form of
Japanese art and the designs found on them. With a special
section on textiles.
.
Nicely done.
*
$7
AN ECCLECTIC DESIGN BOOK FOR ALL ART FORMS
458 FEDDERSEN, Martin.
JAPANESE DECORATIVE ART: A Handbook for Collectors &
Connoisseurs.
London [1962], Faber. Red cloth, very good, 296p., index,
bibliography,folding comparative chronological table,60 year
cycle table, Japanese year [Nengo] tables, dust jacket in
mylar protector, 15.5 x 24 cm., solid. FIRST BRITISH EDITION
An important contribution to the study of Japanese art works
with historical survey from pre & proto-history down to
modern times or since 1868.
.
Covers ceramics, metalwork, lacquer & a history of
lacquer-work, leather work, basketry, iconography: Buddhism,
Taoism, Confucianism, Chinese legend and history, Seven
Gods of Good Luck, tales of Chivalry, poets, painters &
calligraphers, fairy tales, festivals, fabulous creatures,
plants, landscapes & architecture.
.
Valuable reference resource for collectors of any form of
Japanese art and the designs found on them. With a special
section on textiles.
.
Nicely done.
*
A CLASSIC BY THE CELEBRATED ART HISTORIAN ON JAPANESE PRINTS
$7
459 FENOLLOSA, Ernest F.
THE MASTERS OF UKIOYE: A Complete Historical Description of
Japanese Paintings & Color Prints of the Genre School.
New York 1896, Ketcham. Grey boards, very good, 115p., 447
well described items, with dates, analytical comments on
printing techniques &c.,intro by Frederick W. Gookin, covers
bit worn, contents clean, compliments of A. Hayashi, N.Y.
A classic, by one of the most important scholars on Japanese
art and former curator of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Essentially a catalouge of exhibition of some 447 items,
each of which are nicely described by Fenollosa. Essential
material for any collector or student. Scans can be sent by
email.
$95
460 FENOLLOSA, Ernest F.
AN OUTLINE OF JAPANESE ART.
[New York 1899, Century Magazine]. New stiff yellow wrs.,
very clean, 2 extracted articles: pp.62-75 & pp.276-289, 25
b.w. photos/illustrations, first appearance of these essays,
nice and solid. UNUSUAL EARLY ESSAYS
FIRST &ONLY EDITION
THE ORIGINAL EARLY ESSAYS:
.
These essays cover Japanese art, primitive, coming of
Buddhism, first civilization, religious sculpture, Indian &
Chinese prototypes, Corean importations, early Japanese
sculpture, bronze statuettes, Trinity, open halo work,
Greco-Buddhist art, clay sculpture, contact with China,
esoteric Buddhism, Kyoto capital art, period of
aristocracy, social culture, Kobo Daishi school, religious
& Chinese paintings, isolation of Japan, feudal system,
drawings, four great masters, decay, New Sung culture,
neo-Confucianism education, Zen idealism.
.
Useful essays from the celebrated Asian art historian and
author.
WITH 20 STUNNING COLOR PLATES AFTER JAPANESE ARTISTS
$20
461 FENOLLOSA, Mary.
BLOSSOMS FROM A JAPANESE GARDEN: A book of child-verses.
London 1913, Heinemann. Full leather, 20 beautiful color
tipped-in plates, 59p., color paintings after
Japanese
artists, purple leather + gold embossed stamping, crisp,
16 x 22 cm.,top edge gilt,a lovely solid copy. FIRST EDITION
Consisting of forty great selections from Japan's rich
traditional literary past. A wonderful children's book,
lavishly illustrated with tipped-in color plates. A great
addition to any library.
*
We believe this work was written by Ernest Fenellosa's
daughter.
*
Spine a bit faded, else clean, bright, solid copy.
*
$54
A MOST INTERESTING PHOTO ESSAY OF MT. FUJI DURING THE WAR
462 [FERENG, Haar].
FUJI KORUL: FUJI AND ITS ENVIRONS.
Japanese Title: FUJI SAN ROKU.
Tokyo 1942, Inoue. White boards, very good, tall 27 x 37 cm.
33 b.w. photos of Mt. Fuji & surrounding villages & people,
list of plates in English, French, Italian, German and Swedish.
AUTHOR'S SIGNED AND ANNOTATED PRESENTATION COPY
A very fascinating photo essay on Mt. Fuji by a Swede during
the beginning of the Pacific War [World War II]. Produced in
a time a great rationing of paper & ink, and printing presses in Japan. Although the war had started, its still a bit
daunting to see a deluxe edition of photographs of Japan
produced during this period. The work is essentially a group
of black and white, dramatic photographs of the villages and
surrounding area of Mt. Fuji and its inhabitants. Nicely composed, keenly executed, the work reflects a Western eye on
on Japan's most famous symbol. With an inscription by the
photographer on the Swedish list of plates page to a Japanese friend, with date, and again on the first fly leaf dated
1942 XII.6. to 'Shirouaki." One other inscription graces the
work on the title page, in French 1947. Also published under
the auspicies of Sumeru Shashin Kenkyu Sho.Scans can be sent
by email.
$372
463 FERGUSSON, James.
HISTORY OF INDIAN & EASTERN ARCHITECTURE.
Delhi 1967, Manoharlal. Black cloth, 2 vol. set, 450+ 521p.,
394 b.w. photos, worn dj., reprint of the London 1876, revised & edited, with additdions: INDIAN ARCHITECTURE by James
Burgess & EASTERN ARCHITECTURE by R. Spiers, rubber-stamped.
with former owner's name, as is, else clean, solid. Covers
Buddhist architecture, architecture of the Himalayas: Kashmir, Nepal and Tibet. Dravidian styile: Hindu construction,
Dravidian rock-cut temples, Dravidian temples, civil architecture. Chalukyan style. Vol. 2 covers Jaina architecture,
Northern or Indo-Aryan style, Orissa, Western India, Central
& Northern India, civil architecture. Indian Saracenic architecture: Ghanzni, Pathan style, Jaunpur, Gujarat, Malwa,
Bengal, Kulbarga, Bijapur, Mughal architecture, wooden architecture. Hisory of Eastern architecture: further India:
Burma, Cambodia, Siam, Java. China & Japan: China, temple of
the Great Dragon, Buddhist temples, tombs, pagodas. Japan:
chronology, original sources, temples, Nara & Nikko. With 2
folding maps. A most valuable and useful reference study.
Scans can be sent by email.
464 FLORENCE, Gene.
THE COLLECTORS ENYCLOPEDIA OF OCCUPIED JAPAN COLLECTABLES.
2nd Series.
[Lexington 1982], Collector Books. Brown boards, about A4
size, or 22 x 28.5 cm., 112p., 58 full page color pages,
pictorial cover, very bright, sharp copy.
A highly useful color reference covers a wide range of
ceramic figurines, animals, dinnerware, china figurines,
small toys, costumed people; elves; salt & pepper shakers
and a large variety of other items.
*
With very clear, sharp photography, excellent descriptions
and values. What makes this important are the descriptions,
$185
as values always change. This reference source gives
collectors a good insight into the items.
*
Useful reference.
*
A STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTED CRAPE BOOK
465 FLORIAN, J.P. Claris de.
FABLES CHOISIES DE J.P. CLARIS DE FLORIAN. Ilustrees Par Des
Artists Japonais Souos La Direction de P. Barboutau.
Paris [1895], Marpon. Stiff wrs., woodblock printed covers,
14 color woodcuts in Oban sizes, deuxieme serie, [18p.],
34 x 24 cm., printed on hand-made Torinoko paper,very clean,
minor rubbing.
FIRST LIMITED EDITION OF 190 ONLY COPIES
This fascinating book comes in two variants. First printed
by woodcuts on Torinoko paper, large paper edition oblong
format, 34.3 x 24.4 cm. The second woodblock printed, on
Hosho paper, then creped, 15.2 x 20.2 cm. The contents are
identical, but the order of the stories may vary. The
illustrations also are the same in both editions.
***
The oblong version: exceptionally nice book, lavishly
illustrated with 30 color woodcut prints, Oban size, also
with line drawings. Artists/illustrators: Koubota [Kubota]
Beisen [aka To-soui], Yosai, Tosoui, Kano Tomonobu & Kajita
Hanko. Second series.
*
Consists of illustrated stories & verses in French, such as
"L'Aveugle et le Paralytique," "Le Chat et le Miror," "Le
Grillon," "Le Singe qui Montre la Lanterene Magique," &c...
*
The vertical version: a beautiful work, from the 2nd series
on Japanese Fairy Tales, illustrated by Japanese artists.
Printed by Shueisha, a printer/publisher very well-known for
their charming crepe paper children's books. Text in French,
14 double-page color woodblock printed illustrations, using
$26
subtle vegetal natural colors. Artists/illustrators:
Koubota [Kubota] Beisen [aka To-soui], Yosai, Tosoui, Kano
Tomonobu & Kajita Hanko.
***
JAPANESE CREPE PAPER BOOKS:
If you would like to see more of our listings of Japanese
crepe paper books please let us know, we have many in stock.
***
REFERENCES:
Kyoto University 1980, vol.I, #843, page 52.
*
SHARF, Frederic A. TAKEJIRO HASEGAWA: Japanese Pictures of
Japanese Life.
*
WorldCat:
http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=kw%3Ajaponais+ti%3Afables+c
hoisies&qt=advanced&dblist=638
****
$629
466 FOGG MUSEUM OF ART.
RELIGIOUS WOOD-BLOCK PRINTS OF THE FAR EAST: An Exhibition
of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Religious Wood-Block Prints
[n.p.] 1948, Fogg. Grey stiff wrappers, very good, [19]p., 5
b.w. plates, bibliography, very clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Buddhas, sacred text, pagoda, figures, people, animals, &c.
A useful art reference and scholarly resource.
IMPORTANT OFFICIAL JAPANESE DOCUMENTS & PROPAGANDA WW2
467 FOREIGN AFFAIRS ASSOCIATION OF JAPAN.
CONTEMPORARY JAPAN: A Review of Far Eastern Affairs.
Tokyo 1934, F.A.A.J. Stiff blue wrs., very good, Vol.ii,no.4
March,pp.571-772.Articles:geography, population, governmemt.
[artoes & politics, Manchurian Incident, national defense,
Korea, Taiwan, Manchoukuo, appedices, + many other subjects.
This is an important World War II group of "official policy"
declarations by the Japanese government. Much can be also
stated to be "propaganda" for the benefit of the Japanese
military and their war on America, Britain, China,
Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam. Also contains many documents
expounding the official Japanese text of various agreements,
complaints and other official comments, often by famous
Japanese politicians and later to be convicted "War
Criminals," some of who were hanged by the tribunal after
the war !
.
Being entirely in English, the Japanese surely directed
their comments to the enemy English-speaking world for the
most effect. It was a huge "propaganda" effort to translate
each month's political position papers, documents and other
artistic essays, one is at a loss to understand the Japanese
$19
concept of engaging in a war with America and Britain, while
still providing artistic, articles on Japanese art, culture
and other non-war related essays in English.
.
During 1942 was a "watershed" and historic group of actions
that reflected the temporary strength of the Japanese, the
fall of Singapore, sinking of famous British war ships, the
evacuation of America's west coast Japanese and other
actions by the Japanese military in China. A year full of
important war history and facts.
***
THIS ITEM COVERS JULY-DECEMBER 1942, the height of Japanese
success during the China, Pacific and South-Pacific War.
.
Articles:
July 1942:
MARCH OF EVENTS
.
MODERN LAW OF NATIONS by Thomas Baty.
.
THEIR LATEST DIPLOMATIC BURLESQUE by Katsuji Inahara.
.
OUR POPULAR SOLDIER-STATESMAN ABE by Rikuro Takaghi.
.
THE "DEMOCRACIES" GO WEST BY Rihachiro Banzai.
.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S "FREEDOM" WAR.
.
MODERN ARCHITECTURE OF JAPAN by Hideto Kishida.
.
THE EVOLUTION OF JAPANESE DESIGNS by Tamezo Ohsumi.
.
THE HISTORIC FALL OF SINGAPORE by Naosada Takabatake.
.
Documentary Material, Loan of 200 million yen to Thailand.
***
August
MARCH OF EVENTS
.
JAPAN'S WAR ON BRITISH SHIPPING by Masakazu Sumita.
.
CHOU EN-LAI AND YEN-AN'S ATTITUDE by Kenichi Hatano.
.
GERMAN-SOVIET WAR by Yahei Ohba.
.
OUR GENTLEMAN-GENERAL COUNT TERAUCHI by Kanichi Yamaura.
.
REORGANIZATION OF JAPAN'S AGRICULTURE 1: by Takeo Ono
.
SOME ASPECTS OF JAPANESE FEUDALISM by F. Jouon Des Longrais.
.
THE CHINESE WAY OF LIFE by Tsuneo Yonayama.
.
TORII AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE by Gaijiro Fujishima.
.
JAPAN'S PERIODICALS EXTRACTS: Code of Economic Morality.
Significance of the China Affair. Italian immigrants in
Brazil.
.
BOOK REVIEWS
.
CHRONICLE OF CURRENT EVENTS.
.
DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL: Japan-Indo-China Agreement July 18,
1942. 100 Million Yen Loan to Nanking, July 28, 1942.
***
September:
MARCH OF EVENTS
.
THE AXIS PROJECT OF WORLD ORDER by Shigetomo Sayegusa.
.
THE PROSPECT OF SECOND FRONT by Yoshitaro Kusuyama.
.
INDIA SEEKS ITS FREEDOM by Katsuji Inahara.
.
COLLAPSE OF CHUNKING'S CURRENCY by
Shigheo Imura.
.
SNAPSHOT OF JAPANESE MUSIC by Keizo Horiuchi.
.
AUSTRALIA AND GREATER EAST ASIA by K. Takashi Itoh.
.
REORGANIZATION OF JAPAN'S AGRICULTURE by Takeo Ono.
.
ISSUE OF SOUTH AFRICAN INDEPENDENCE by Hideo Miyashita.
.
JAPAN'S PERIODICALS EXTRACTS: Japanese culture and national
virility. Features of East Asiatic economy. Whither
Argentina & Mexico.
.
BOOK REVIEWS.
.
.
DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL: Special Ambassadors to Nanking, Aug.
28, 1942.
***
October:
.
MARCH OF EVENTS
.
JOHN DOUGH'S DESIGN ON AFRICA by Tohmin Suzuki.
.
CLASSICAL BUNRAKU DOLL PLAY by Shutaro Miyake.
.
OFFICIAL FORMULA AND SCHOOL REFORM by Yasushi Sekiguchi.
.
THE ROLE OF NEWSREELS IN WAR [The Bombing of Pearl Harbor;
Sinking of the Prince of Wales & the Repulse off Kuantan in
Malaya; Mechanical corps speeding toward Johore Bharu; with
Japanese b.w. photos !!] by Tatsuo Hoshino. Showing Japan's
sense of "pride" in taking British and American assets and
loss.
.
OUR LANGUAGE AND GREATER EAST ASIA by Takeshi Yaghi.
,
TECHNOLOGICAL CULTURE OF THE SOUTH by Soshu Watanabe.
.
JAPAN'S PERIODICALS EXTRACTS: New order in Japanese
officialdom. Reform of the Japanese language. Press control
& reform.
.
BOOK REVIEWS.
.
.
DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL: American ill-treatment of Japanese
evacuees, Sept. 11, 2-1942 [California evacuation of
Japanese]. Press interview by Foreign Minister Masayuki Tani
Sept. 17, 1942. Brazilian maltreatment of Japanese statement
by T. Hori, Sept. 26, 1942. Premier Toho's speech on the
Tripartite Alliance, Sept. 27, 1942. British mistreatment of
Japanese statement by T. Hori, Oct. 5, 1942.
***
November:
.
MARCH OF EVENTS
.
WAR IN THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC by Chu Saito.
.
CULTURAL TRAITS OF EAST AND WEST by Ina Metaxa.
.
OUR GREATER EAST ASIA MINISTER AOKI by Tatsuichi Hachiyama.
.
HIROSHIGE'S LANDSCAPE PRINTS by Seiichiro Takahashi, with
many color examples.
.
MANCHOUKUO IN CO-PROSPERITY SPHERE by Bunroku Yoshioka.
.
BUDDHIST FRESCOES OF THE HOHRYUJI by Momoo Kitagawa, with
many color photos.
.
CHIANG'S NORTHWESTERN GUN ROAD [Chiang Kai-shek/Jiang
Jieshi]
by Goro Oguchi, large folding map
.
NEW SOUTHERN PAINTINGS OF JAPAN by Takachiyo Uyemura,
pictures of paintings and drawings of peoples & places in
Southeast Asia.
.
JAPAN'S PERIODICALS EXTRACTS: Economic aspect of the Greater
East Asia ministry. Occident and Japanese fine art. The
decline of English literature.
.
BOOK REVIEWS.
.
.
DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL: Crews of American airplanes punished
Oct. 19, 1942. Cultural agreement between Japan & Thailand,
Oct. 28, 1942. Protests to the United States & Canada
concerning treatment of prisoners of war Nov. 6, 1942.
***
December:
.
MARCH OF EVENTS
.
ONE YEAR OF THE PACIFIC WAR by Yusai Takahashi.
.
LIMIT OF SOVIET "DEMOCRATIC" UNITY by Shozo Mori.
.
THE OFF-SEASON ELECTION IN AMERICA by Katsuji Inahara.
.
WAR SITUATION IN NORTH AFRICA by Tohmin Suzuki.
.
GREATER EAST ASIA INTER-NATIONAL LAW by Masatoshi
Matsushita.
.
READJUSTMENT OF SMALLER CONCERNS by Tanzan Ishibashi.
.
JAPANESE-THAI CULTURAL ACCORD by Takeshi Yanaghisawa.
.
CHARACTERISTICS OF JAPANESE WOMEN by Toshiko Ifukube.
.
OUR SOUTHERN RECONSTRUCTION POLICY by Chihiro Tsutsui
.
BOOK REVIEWS.
.
JAPAN'S PERIODICALS EXTRACTS: Japan's objective in
historical light. Revisions in the conscription system. Our
modern women.
.
.
DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL: Protest of the Japanese government to
the British and Indian governments in regard to maltreatment
of Japanese interned at New Delhi, Nov. 11, 1942. Second
anniversary of the conclusion of the Sino-Japanese basic
treaty, Nov. 30, 1942, Premier Tohjo's address.
***
CONDITION:
The title pages are bound in, complete 6 months issues bound
on one volume. Clean ex-library "Army library" copy stamps
on signatures, blind-stamped covers, and a few here and
there, else clean, no other marks, spine very clean.
***
FOR CONTENTS OF OTHER ITEMS PLEASE INQURE FOR A LIST.
***
January-June 1944: Vol.13:
This is another group of 6 issues during World War II.
With highlights of articles about the war, America, Britain,
Russia, China and related.
.
This is a brief list, if you need the full list please
inquire.
.
[Brief] CONTENTS:
WORLD ANGLE IN JOINT DECLARATION, EVENTFUL YEAR 1943. WAR IN
SOUTHERN PACIFIC. WAR STRUCTURE OF AMERICA. WARTIME MASS
PRODUCTION. CHURCH REVIVAL IN MOSCOW. WAR AND JAPANESE
WOMEN. MOSCOW'S DIPLOMATIC OFFENSIVE. WARTIME ROLE OF
MANCHOUKUO. PACIFIC CHARTER. BRITAIN VIEWS HER FUTURE. WAR
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. FILIPINO AMBASSADOR VARGAS.
ADMINISTRATION COMMAND CO-ORDINATION. NEW CHINA MARCHES ON.
GLIMPSE OF WARTIME GINZA. ANGLO-AMERICAN APPETITE AND JAPAN.
WAR IN THE PACIFIC. WHAT WASHINGTON WANTS? LATIN AMERICA
AND ROOSEVELTIAN LEGALISM. TREND OF CURRENCY INFLATION.
PROBLEMS OF WARRING AMERICA.
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To the above add as usual:
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$26
Tokyo 1939, F.A.A.J. Stiff blue wrs., very good, Vol.VIII,no
9, November, pp.1047-1148. Articles: SOVIET VOLTE-FACE; IMPRESSIONS OF PRE-WAR EUROPE; WANG CHING-WEI & THE PEACE MOVEMENT. AMERICAN LADY IN JAPAN; INDIA'S ROLE IN CHINA...&c...
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Tokyo 1944, F.A.A.J. Blue buckram, clean ex-library copy,
minimal marks, blind stamped, spine clean, Jan.-June,vol.13
#'s 1-6, 6 issues bound in one vol., pp.1-625, color & b. w.
photos, signatures stamped, 16 x 24 cm. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
the war !
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$68
470 FORMAN, W. et al.
ART OF FAR LANDS.
[London nd.c.1960's], Spring. Cloth, very good, 27 color,175
b.w. photos, 4 color & 6 b.w. fold out photos, 322p., 9. 75
x 13 inches, edited by Lubor Hajek, clean, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Drawing on part from Prof. Hrozny's collection, this work is
an anthology of writings. Lubor Hajek's: Art of the Luristan
Shepherds. Vera Kubicokva's: Graphic Art of the Islamic Countries. Hajek's: Indian Sculputure, Bronze Deities of India,
Khmer & Siamese Buiddhist Sculpture, People and Dragons in
Chinese Art & Sculpture and the small Objects d'art of Japan
& his In The Remotest Corner. Lumir Jisl's Paradox of Tibetan Paintings. A useful, integrated art history & reference.
Co-author was B. Forman.
$5
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE MONOGRAPH ON BAMBOOS
471 FREEMAN-MITFORD, A.B.
THE BAMBOO GARDEN.
London 1896, Macmillan. White cloth,very clean, gold stamped
top edge gilt, 224p., 15 illustrations by Alfred Parson,
15 x 23 cm., appendix, Japanese nomenclature, glossary,index
bit wear head/tail spine, bit foxing, else very solid. FIRST
EDITION.
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This exceptionally Rare monograph was written by Her
Majesties Consul in Japan. It is a descriptive catalogue
d'raisonne of the hardy Bamboos cultivated in Japan. Much of
the study was based on materials not yet available at that
early time in English to the Western world. The work covers
the Bamboo garden, propagation of hardy bamboos, choice of
position, soil, culture, uses, customs and superstitions.
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Also addresses the etymology, classification,
characteristics and description of species. With useful
commentary on the natives of China and Japan, those of North
America, the Himalayas, and those which the native home is
uncertain. A useful work, carefully documented and
researched.
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$235
472 FREER GALLERY OF ART.
FREER GALLERY OF ART: II JAPAN.
Washington D.C [1972], Freer. White cloth, folio,very clean,
dj., 184p., 90 color, 38 b.w. photos, 113 small b.w. photos,
explanatins of the plates by H. P. Stern & T. Lawton, solid
copy in nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
This important catalog covers the collection of Japanese paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts in terms of painted
folding screens, ceramics, bronzes, wood Buddhist sculptures
lacquerware & other art forms.An excellent reference source.
$12
473 FRENCH, Calvin L. et al.
THE POET-PAINTERS: BUSON AND HIS FOLLOWERS.
Ann Arbor 1974, Univ. Mich. Stiff wrs., 8 color, 154 b.w.
photos, 179p.+ appendix of signature & seals, about A4 size,
This catalog uses some 65 excellent illustrated examples,
with detail description & notes, locating each work. Useful
reference for art collectors & students.
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Also illustrated & described are woodblock printed books of
this genre.
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$26
474 FRENCH, Calvin L. et al.
THE POET-PAINTERS: BUSON AND HIS FOLLOWERS.
Ann Arbor 1974, Univ. Mich. Stiff wrs., 8 color, 154 b.w.
photos, 179p.+ appendix of signature & seals, about A4 size,
very good, front covers bit scuffed and damp mark, contents
very clean, solid.
This catalog uses some 65 excellent illustrated examples,
with detail description & notes, locating each work. Useful
reference for art collectors & students.
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Also illustrated & described are woodblock printed books of
this genre.
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$19
AN EXCELLENT BIOGRAPHY ON THE DA VINCI OF JAPAN
475 FRENCH, Calvin L.
SHIBA KOKAN: Artist, Innovator, and Pioneer in the
Westernization of Japan.
New York [1974], Weatherhill. Blue cloth, very good, dj.,
200p., bibliography, index, appendix, notes, 105 color & b.w
photos, 18 x 26.5 cm., bright, clean.
Profusely illustrated biography of a most uncommon man. This
work covers the amazing life of a man comparable to Leonardo
Da Vinci. He was an artist of startling accomplishments, he
played a formative role in the development of Japanese art,
and was second to none in his wide knowledge & inquisitive
mind. At one and the same time he was an ink painter in the
traditional Oriental style, an admitted and excellent forger
of Harunobu's woodblock prints, the artist who perfected in
Japan the Western techniques of copperplate etching, a
geographer, a cartographer, a scholar, a philosopher and a
Ran-gakusha [student of Dutch learning].
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He was also the author of a most celebrated and famous
illustrated set of books, documenting his journey from Edo
to Nagasaki SAIYU RYODAN: ACCOUNT OF A WESTERN JOURNEY
1788-1789. Kokan was Japan first and true renaissance man
and great scholar.
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Check with us regarding original editions of other works by
Kokan.
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$32
476 FRENCH, Calvin L.
THROUGH CLOSED DOORS: Westerm Influence on Japanese Art
1636-1853.
[Rochester] 1977, Meadow Brook Art Gallery. Stiff blue wrs.,
173p., bibliography, 12 color, 146 b.w. photos, tall format:
12.8 x 30.3 cm., very clean.
An important art history and history of the arts and
foreign activities in Nagasaki. Covering in very fine
terms: World view: Closed Doors and Expanding Horizons,
geography of the World, the Country.
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Views from the Port: Souvenir prints of Nagasaki. More views
from the port: Professional painters of Nagasaki. Including
the Russians first visit to Nagasaki.
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A valuable combination of essays upon the Nagasaki prints,
the history of the Dutch and Russians in Nagasaki, with a
profusion of useful illustrations provided. Covering also
the various painters of the Dutch: both Japanese and
foreign.
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SUPERSTITIOUS PAPERS TO BE PASTED ON A SHINTO SHRINE
477 FUDA/SENJAFUDA.
FUDA/SENJA FUDA: TALISMAN JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTED VOTIVE
NAME PAPER.
[Japan ca 1870-80's]. Group of 5 separate woodblock printed
miniature b.w. Fuda/Senjafuda, hand printed on Washi decklepaper [1 example], various sizes, each excellent, unused as
new old period genuine examples. UNCOMMON
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$39
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A GROUP OF VARIOUS FUDA ISSUED BY THE SAME KUMI-I
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WHAT ARE 'FUDA' AND 'JINJA FUDA:
Since Heian period [794-1185 AD],, 'Fuda' and 'Jinja Fuda'
[Shinto Shrine personal name papers] have been used by the
Japanese as a talisman to appeal to the gods for the New
Year's blessing. These became most popular during the Edo
period [160-1868 AD].
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For over 800 hundred years, Japanese have been visiting
Shinto shrines at New Years and plastering their Fuda,
invoking prayers for "cleansing and purification" which are
central to the values of Shinto.
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Fuda were plastered on Shinto shrines by Kumi-ai [local
organized workers] of various kinds. Individual tradesmen
and 'tradesmen union' workers [Kumi-ai], actors and
merchants and so many others [see below] have used Fuda,
annually during their lifetime.
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A the old tradition continued, every New Years, each person
or 'tradesmen union members' group would have a new Votive
woodblock printed, the glued to the stanchions and Torii
gates of their local Shinto shrine. The higher one can place
it the closer to the Gods and the sooner the Gods will see
and grand protection.
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The offering was to insure good: luck, health, fortune for
the next year.
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Fuda and Jinga Fuda ranged from the most simple person's
name to elaborate color prints with bold Edo period Kanji
characters. They were exceptionally popular with
celebrities, famous leaders, local law enforcers, Meiji
police, firemen, fishermen, builders, roofers, bricklayers,
ceramicists, laborers, long-shore men, carpenters, and other
manual laborers & various other workers.
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In some cases, these Fuda were composed, drawn and executed
by famous Ukiyo-e woodblock artists of the time. Wealthy
people vied to create the most attractive Fuda by well-known
artists. Such Fuda were a source of pride.
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Posting these to the local Jinga was an act of superstitious
belief. A kind of Karmic action "proactive-action."
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READY FOR DISPLAY AND FRAMING:
These lovely items are presentable and will be conducive to
be framed and displayed.
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THE CONDITION:
These are original old period items unused, in new
condition, nicely preserved since they were printed. There
are no issues. The versos are clean, also no issues. The
first is deckle edge at the top, all others are clean, squar
cut, as issued.
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THE SIZE:
Please view the photo posted to our website. From the left
the sheet sizes are:
a. 12.1 x 25.5 cm.
b. 5.1 x 15 cm.
c. 5.7 x 15.9 cm.
c. 6.8 x 19.3.
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Senjafda:
https://www.google.com/search?q=SENJA+FUDA&biw=1920&bih=984&
source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjbpInDq-3OAhUD32MKHTcPA
JcQ_AUIBigB
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http://www.greenshinto.com/wp/2015/02/25/senja-fuda-1000-shr
ine-stickers/
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Color scans of this & most other items are posted to our
website.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 13TH CENTURY WOODBLOCK PRINT
478 FUDOH MYOH-OH HYAKU INBUTSU:
FUDOH MYOH-OH INBUTSU: ONE-HUNDRED IMAGES OF FUDOH MYOH-OH,
FROM TOH-JI TEMPLE, KYOTO, JAPAN.
[Kyoto 1185-1333, Tohji Temple]. A single sheet woodblock
printed, white Washi mulberry paper, 32 x 48 cm., minor old
worming now rebacked, shows 100 FUDOH MYOH-OH icon images,
extremely rare and famous work. FIRST & ONLY OBSCURE EDITION
This FUDOH MYO-OH is a thirteenth century Late Heian
[1185-1336] A.D. Buddhist work and is represented showing
one-hundred individual Buddhist images, woodblock printed.
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WHAT IS FUDOH MUYO-OH:
FUDOH MYO-OH was one of the supernatural guardians of the
paradise of the Amida Buddha. Also known commonly as the
"Immovable Wisdom King," is the patron deity of the
Yamabushi. He usually portrayed holding a sword and a
lariat, clad in rags, has one fang pointing up and another
pointing down, and a braid on one side of his head. It is
also know in Chinese as BU DONG MING WANG.
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PULSATING:
Jon Rosenfield stated: "Overcrowded, pulsating with
bristling energy, this sheet of one hundred tiny stamped
images of Fudoh is typical of those found inside Buddhist
statues of the 13th century." See his book cited below.
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FUDO MYOO: In Sanskrit: Acalanatha, was the principal of the
Myojh or "Enlightened Kings" of Esoteric Buddhism, A
manifestation of Dainichi and a powerful conquer of evil, he
is shown in many frightening aspects. Commonly depicted in
very early woodblock prints with a fiery Mandala behind his
head. See references below for Wikipedia citation.
$51
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This print was found in the Toh-ji [Eastern Temple], Kyoto.
from the Shingon Buddhist sect. This is located next to the
famous Rashomon gateway to the Heian capitol [now Kyoto]. It
was formerly known as Kyoh-oh-gokoku [The Temple for the
Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines]
believed to defend the nation.
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This work upon discovery was first considered to have been
printed in the Heian period [794-1185], later after study,
it is currently believed to have been printed in the
Kamakura [1185-1392] and is so cited by Baskett and
Rosenfield to be this period. This Inbutsu [woodblock
print] along with several others, was rolled up, then placed
inside a hollow place in a Fudoh Myoh-oh statue and left for
over nearly a millennium. In the 1960's Japanese temple
monks began to conserve and preserve ancient sculptures in
the Toh-ji temple and therefore discovered these prints.
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Monk's efforts brought to light a few rare bundles of these
prints, undisturbed. In an effort to save the structure and
sculptures a very few were given to patrons of the temple in
gratitude for substantial donations, which has been a common
practice for over 2000 years in Japan, China and Korea.
Because these prints were left sealed inside the statues,
they were preserved in extraordinary condition. In some
cases a few worms or insects penetrated and left some damage
to the hand-made Washi mulberry paper, sadly this was
unavoidable. Ours is one of those presented to a patron.
Mosaku discusses this on pages 29, 30.
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TOH-JI TEMPLE:
UNESCO designated this as part of the Historic Monuments of
Ancient Kyoto" a World Heritage Site. The temple is located
Minami-ku near the intersection of Omiya and Kujo Streets,
southwest of Kyoto Station. Toh-ji is often associated with
Kobo Daishi [Kukai]. The well-known Buddhist priest was put
in charge of Toh-ji in 823 by order of Emperor Saga. The
temple's principal image is of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine
Buddha.
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PRINTING AS A DAILY DEVOTION:
Ishida points out this on p.30-31, discussing the Heian
practice of worshipers printing a number of Buddhist images
each day or month to fulfill a religious vow. Printing
these images gave merit and virtue to the printer, thereby
increasing their position in the Buddhist Sangha
[community]. Temples encouraged the Sangha to print images
as that aided in soliciting donations. "Donors were allowed
to pay for the printing of Buddhist images to be placed
inside of statues. This served the purpose of temple
finance in much the same way as printed appeals for
contributions. The images were never distributed to the
people but were instead stored away in sculpted images."
See Ishida p.31.
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Every morning as part of a daily regimen, women of the
Imperial court would print Buddhist images using woodblocks
on sheets of thin mulberry Washi paper as religious
observance, much like saying prayers every morning. After an
appropriate number of pages were printed, the sheets were
rolled and tied in bundles and then inserted into the hollow
interior of sculptures.
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PRINTING TECHNIQUE:
This print was likely printed from a single block containing
ten images, then printed ten times on a single sheet,
yielding a total of one-hundred images in all. See Baskett
p.30. Upon closer observation, taking a single image, the
third one from the right, and comparing it to all above
there are the exact specks of dust influencing the printing
of the flame lines in the upper left quadrant. This is ample
evidence to support both Ishida and Baskett's idea that the
print was done by use of a single block containing ten
images then stamped from the top ten times on a single sheet
of paper.
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RARITY:
The print is exceptionally rare. Only a few examples have
been cited, published or illustrated. Apparently this image
only came to light in the 1960's and very few came to public
view, those few that were given to patrons eluded the usual
scholars and their publications. It was not uncommon for
patrons of Buddhist temples in Japan to covet and hold their
gifts from the temple for several reasons. Namely, the need
and desire to remain unknown to the general public for their
donations, which were done for the right reasons, avoiding
any public acknowledgement. Secondly, there are moral
questions vis-�-vis accepting "compensation/gifts" from
monks for donations. Above all, donors do not like others to
know their private business and so the prints given in
acknowledgement by monks commonly remains a private matter.
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CONDITION:
The work has some worming on the upper left and right edges,
where it was rolled up and stored inside a sculpture. All
one-hundred images are present, there is some loss to eight
of the images on the sides, and other old worming though not
major but nevertheless has left its mark on the interior.
The print was kept relatvely safe inside a sculpture of
Amida Buddha for some 900 years. During that time natural
attrition rate to bugs or moisture has taken a toll on this
kind of print. It is therefore natural to see some loss and
other minor defects.
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Unfortunately almost all of the very few prints similar to
this one have survived only in fragmented pieces, and none
are cited nor illustrated in Ishida, They seem to have
eluded the scrutiny of Ishida, and most other studies of
early Buddhist woodblock prints.
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REFERENCES:
BASKET, Mary: FOOTPRINTS OF THE BUDDHA: Japanese Buddhist
Prints from American and Japanese Collections. This exact
print is illustrated and discussed on p.30, as plate 6. She
attributes this work to the 13th century i.e.: Kamakura
period. Source: "Discovered inside a sculpture
[Tainai=Fudoh] of Fudoh Myoh-oh." See her Bibliography for
other excellent references on this famous work.
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ROSENFIELD, John et al.: TRADITIONS OF JAPANESE ART:
Selections from the Kimiko and John Powers Collection.
This exact print is illustrated and discussed on p.113, and
illustrated as item 45.
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MUSEE CERNUSCHI: ESTAMPS BOUDDHIQUES JAPONAISES: XIIe-XVIIIe
Siecles: Les Precurseurs de l'Ukiyo-e. See item 81;
introduction by Kikutake Junichi.
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Ishida, Mosaku: JAPANESE BUDDHIST PRINTS: pp.29-30, 120-122,
et al; plates 73-75 a, b, c.
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Tokuriki, Tomikichiro; TOYO KO HANGA [ORIENT OLDEST
WOODBLOCK PRINTS FROM THE TOMIKICHIRO TOKURIKI COLLECTION].
Tokyo 1978, page 63
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Nara National Museum. TOKUBETSU TENRAN BUKKYO HANGA: SPECIAL
EXHITIBION OF BUDDHIST WOODBLOCK PRINTS. July-August 1972,
no. 44.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acala
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C5%8D-ji
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$4964
A MARVELOUS FULL SET OF JAPANESE ARCHITECTURAL HOUSE PLANS
479 FUJII, Atsuji.
CHO CHIKUI ZUAN SHU: PHOTO ALBUM OF 'CHOUCHIKYO' OR THE
LISTENING BAMBOO RESIDENCE.
Tokyo 1939, Iwanami. Loose portfolio, large folio, 32 x 41.5
cm., 1 color, 42 fine b.w. collotype photos, blue cover folder, contained in original slipcase:minor edge wear,contents
very clean, printed on thick deckle edge watermarked paper.
A fascinating look at the architectual design of a traditional Japanese design done before the Pacific War. Done in a
contemporary yet traditional style, this house shows the
very "Shibui" good taste and spartan interior design. Each
room is fully illustrated, with additional drawings. Shows
the traditional interior designed built-in furniture, along
with classic and traditional furnishings. The exterior garden is also address and drawn in. Excellent architectural
drawings accompany the photographs, rendering this a most
intersting and valuable reference. Mr. Fujii was a celebrated architect of the time, and "Chochikukyo" was the name of
his house. It was designed for himself and used as an examexample to represent his concepts of architecture. Japanest text faces each illustration or photo on tissue sheets.
$187
A MOST SUPERB REFERENCE ON THE SUBJECT
480 FUJIOKA, Ryoichi.
SHINO AND ORIBE CERAMICS.
JAPANESE ARTS LIBRARY VOL.1.
Tokyo [1977], Kodansha. Green boards,very clean, dj., 178p.,
26 color,222 b.w. photos, index, bibliography, glossary,map,
tables, trans. by Samuel C. Morse, 19 x 26 cm., bright solid
copy.
FIRST EDITION
The introductory essay covers Ceramics and the Tea Ceremony.
The origin, types & characteristics of Shino and the kilns.
Oribe ware, its types, kilns, kiln marks & connoisseurship.
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Japanese Arts Library Series vol. 1.
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A MOST SUPERB REFERENCE ON THE SUBJECT
481 FUJIOKA, Ryoichi.
SHINO AND ORIBE CERAMICS.
JAPANESE ARTS LIBRARY VOL.1.
Tokyo [1984], Kodansha. Green boards,very clean, dj., 178p.,
26 color,222 b.w. photos, index, bibliography, glossary,map,
tables. Trans. by Samuel C. Morse, 19 x 26 cm., bright solid
copy, 3rd printing.
The introductory essay covers Ceramics and the Tea Ceremony.
The origin, types & characteristics of Shino and the kilns.
Oribe ware, its types, kilns, kiln marks & connoisseurship.
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Japanese Arts Library Series vol. 1.
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$37
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$37
SUPERB REFERENCE OF JAPANESE TATTOO PRINTS OF 19TH CENTURY
482 FUKUDA, Kazuhiko. ed.
GENSHOKU UKIYOE SHISEI HANGA: 19TH CENTURY COLOR JAPANESE
UKIYO-E [WOODBLOCK] PRINTS SHOWING TATTOOED PEOPLE.
[Tokyo 1977, Haga].Blue cloth, very clean like new copy,210p
Japanese text, profusely color & b.w. photo illustrated some
folding & fold out color plates, small folio: 21 x 30.5 cm.,
Gunji Masakatsu editorial supervisor.
This is an excellent, large-format and size volume. It is
loaded with stunning color Japanese woodblock prints
depicting Japanese Samurai, actors & tradesmen with tattoos,
or famous images, Buddhist art, and examples of some of the
most impressive graphics to come out of Japan in the last
200 years. This is a very useful color reference, used in
Japanese tattoo studios as samples and selections for
tattooing.
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The Japanese have been masters of tattooing for more than
400 years. They have used historic symbols, heroes,
villains,
Monks, priests, goddesses, demons, folk-heroes and other
images drawn from the rich Shinto, Buddhist and historic
pantheon.
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The superb full color Japanese prints within this fabulous
reference book cover the breath and width of this genre,
using some of the best artists of the time and their
impressive, dramatic and "Timeless" images. Their impressive
nature survives and continues today. The best collection of
such images in any single book, combined herein to give a
full perspective of this amazing genre.
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The work focuses on some of the most celebrated and greatest
Japanese woodblock color print artists of the time.
Illustrating some 87 fine color examples from the best works
from the below famous artists. With many fantastic full
color illustrations. Showing a large number of tattooed
Japanese in the prints. Please visit our website, where we
have posted a good number of color photos from this great
work !
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STUNNING EXAMPLES FROM THE BELOW ARTISTS:
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1. Kuniyoshi
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2. Toyokuni
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3. Kunisada II
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4. Yoshitoshi
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5. Kunichika
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There a good number of folding three and two panel color
woodblock prints. There are also a good number of smaller
black & white print examples, with descriptions.
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THE AUTHOR KAZUHIKO FUKUDA:
The author is a celebrated contemporary scholar and
respected authority on Japanese Ukiyo-e or color woodblock
prints and illustrated woodblock printed period books. He is
the author of many superb reference books & monographs on
Japanese woodblock color printing.
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RARE FIRST & ONLY EDITION:
This is the First & Only RARE edition.
It has been scarce since its small publication, and this
title seldom comes to market.
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CONDITION:
This work is in excellent original condition, contained in
the original slip case, with color woodblock images. This is
a bright & clean copy with its gold-stamped titles on the
blue cloth binding. In collector's condition.
***
If you are collecting books about Japanese woodblock prints,
or actual Japanese 18-19th century woodblock printed books,
or original color Japanese woodblock prints, please inquire
as we have a good inventory.
***
Please visit our website and view the stunning color photo
examples posted.
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$301
483 FUKUDA, Naomi.
UNION CATALOG ON JAPAN IN WESTERN LANGUAGES.
[Tokyo] 1968, International House Library. Blue cloth, very
sharp copy, 543p., reprint edition, corrected, 18 x 26 cm.,
contents very clean. A copious reference tool.
Essential bibliography, listing books in the National Diet
Library (former Ueno Library), Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai
Library, Toyo Bunko, including the Morrison Library & the
International House Library. All entries nicely listed in
alphabetic order by author's name.
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$153
A RARE MONOGRAPH AND COPIOUS RESOURCE ON THE SUBJECT
484 FUKUI, Kikusaburo.
JAPANESE CERAMIC ART AND NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS.
Tokyo [1927], Kyodo. Pictorial cloth covers, very good, 51 +
62p. b.w. plates, map, full text in Japanese and English,
spine a bit worn, frayed, else contents very clean, solid
copy.
FIRST EDITION
Covering the misapprehension of the taste in ceramics, essence of ceramic beauty, perfect harmony of elements. With a
history of ceramics in Japan, tracing the earliest origins
from the Nihongi, the Korean expediton by Empress Jingo, glazed ware, introduction from China, arrival of potters from
Korea, development of a domestic industry. Old Karatsu, Old
Seto, Mino & other wares. As use in the tea ceremony, Raku,
down to the Meiji era, and the present, through 1927.
A SUPERB AND MOST CHARMING ZEN CLASSIC ON TEA CEREMONY
$49
485 FUKUKITA, Yasunosuke.
CHA-NO-YU TEA CULT OF JAPAN.
Tokyo 1932, Maruzen. Decorated cloth, very good, 111p., 35p.
notes, index, 5 color, 9 b. w. drawings, 14 collotype b. w.
photos, 1 b.w. plate, dust jacket, 16 x 25 cm. FIRST EDITION
An Excellent aestethic work covering the Zen art of formal
tea ceremony in great detail.
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Addressing Cha-no-yu as a pastime, introduction from ancient
China, early masters and patrons. Invitation to Cha-no-yu.
Roji the garden path, Chashitsu & Chaseki tea room. Usucha
or thin tea, traditions, ideals, training, etiquette.
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Shows a good number of photos, drawings and color examples.
A must text for any serious tea ceremony studeny or
practitioner.
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A SUPERB AND MOST CHARMING ZEN CLASSIC ON TEA CEREMONY
CHA-NO-YU TEA CULT OF JAPAN.
Tokyo 1932, Maruzen. Decorated cloth, very good, 111p., 35p.
notes, index, 5 color, 9 b. w. drawings, 14 collotype b. w.
photos, 1 b.w. plate, 16 x 25 cm.
FIRST EDITION
$73
An Excellent aestethic work covering the Zen art of formal
tea ceremony in great detail.
.
Addressing Cha-no-yu as a pastime, introduction from ancient
China, early masters and patrons. Invitation to Cha-no-yu.
Roji the garden path, Chashitsu & Chaseki tea room. Usucha
or thin tea, traditions, ideals, training, etiquette.
*
Shows a good number of photos, drawings and color examples.
A must text for any serious tea ceremony studeny or
practitioner.
*
$73
A FINE ILLUSTRATED MONOGRAPH ON THE SUBJECT
THE TEA CULT OF JAPAN.
Tokyo [1953], Japan Travel Bureau. Blue cloth, very good,166
pages, index, glossary, bibliography,4 color,127 b.w. photos
A comprehensive insight to the art & culture of Zen teaism,
or Cha No Yu, or the serving & drinking of powdered green
tea. An art that has plays an important artistic role in the
life of the Japanese people for more than 400 hundred years.
$20
Tokyo [1955], Japan Travel Bureau. Blue cloth, very good,166
pages, index, glossary, bibliography, 4 color, 127 b. w.
photos, very clean bright copy, 13 x 18.5 cm.
Tokyo 1961, Japan Travel Bureau. Brown cloth, very good, dj.
166p., index, glossary, bibliography,4 color,127 b.w. photos
$12
$31
Tokyo 1965, Japan Travel Bureau. Brown cloth, very good, dj.
166p., index, glossary, bibliography,4 color,127 b.w. photos
$31
491 FUKUYAMA, Toshio.
HEIAN TEMPLES: BYODO-IN AND CHUSON-JI.
VOL. 9. THE HEIBONSHA SURVEY OF JAPANESE ART.
New York 1976, Weatherhill. Blue marbled cloth, very clean,
168p., color folding map, maps, 8 plans, 43 color, 113 b.w.
photos, color fold-outs, solic copy in nice dust jacket.
Art and architecture of Pure Land Buddhism in Heian times.
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Absorbing & informative text, the author traces the course
of this distinctive development in Japanese art history, its
origins, its manifestations in the ancient capital of Kyoto
and the surrounding area, and its extension of western and
northern Japan.
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Richly illustrated.
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NICELY ILLUSTRATED WITH COLOR & B.W. FULL-PAGE PLATES
$10
492 FUZOKU GA HO: THE PICTORIAL MAGAZINE OF JAPANESE FASHION.
FUZOKU GA HO:THE PICTORIAL MAGAZINE OF JAPANESE FASHION.
A Group of 34 Odd Issues of this Color-Illustrated Meiji Era
Tokyo 1889-1908, Toyodo. Original color pictorial wrs.,
various pagination, color & b. w. plates, 18.5 x 25.7 cm.,
spines worn, some loose, some stapled, all now solid, 34 odd
issues, profusely illustrated.
FUZOKU GA HO: a group of 34 odd issues of this scarce and
obscure color-lustrated Japanese periodical. Some items have
the English title: FUZOKU GAHO THE PICTORIAL MAGAZINE OF
JAPANESE FASHION. Also: FUZOKU GAHO AN ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE
OF JAPANESE LIFE.
.
The title is somewhat misleading. It is not actually about
fashion, but an illustrated history of Japanese life,
customs, political activates, militarism in China,
historical events, important people, and government, to only
mention a few.
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An historical record of Japan's past, important events,
political activities, military aggression in China, famous
people, festivals, customs, dress, furniture, arms, armor,
and too many subjects to list.
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Each issue contains a number of illustrations, some in color
and b.w. illustrations, as well as a good number of text
drawings, figures and illustrations.
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THE LIST OF ISSUES, number of color & b.w. illustrations,
last page number, &c.
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No. 3. 1889., tinted covers, 5 full page b.w., 2 double
page b.w. illustrations, 42p.
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No. 4. 1889. Tinted covers, 7 full page b.w., 1 double page
b.w. illustrations.
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No. 21. 1890. Tinted covers, double page b.w. & 2 full page
b.w. illustrations, 14p.
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No. 22. 1890. Tinted covers, 5 double page b.w. 3 single
full page b.w. illustrations, 20p.
.
No. 26. 1891. Color covers, 4 double page b.w., 5 single
full page b.w. illustrations, 22+3p.
.
No. 27. 1891. Color covers, 2 color by Hiroshige, 2 double
page b.w., 6 full page b.w. illustrations, 22p.
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No. 36, 1891, color pictorial covers, 1 double page color,
10 b.w. single page, 32 pages text.
.
No. 43. 1892. Color pictorial covers, 1 full page color, 5
double b.w. page, 2 single b.w. page illustrations, 28p.
.
No. 45. 1906. Color covers, 2 full page color, b.w. photos,
1 full page b.w. & 1 double page b.w. illustration, 42p.
.
No. 53. 1893. Color pictorial covers, 3 page color folding,
1 full page color and 3 double page b.w. illustrations, 30p.
.
No. 54, 1908, 2 double page color, 9. b.w. photos, 39p. text
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No. 54. 1980. Color pictorial covers,1 color double page, 1
color single page, 4 b.w. double page, 8 b.w. drawings, 20
pages text.
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No. 55. 1893. Color pictorial covers, 3 page folding color,
3 double page b.w. and 4 single page b.w. illustrations,
30p.
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No. 56. 1893. Color pictorial covers, 3p. 1 color folding, 1
single color, 4 double page, 4 single page b.w.
illustrations, b.w. 30p.
.
No. 64. 1894. Pictorial color covers, 1 color folding, 5
double page b.w. & 8 full page b.w. illustrations, 32p.
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No. 67. 1894. Title covers, 22 full page b.w. illustrations,
pp.51-80.
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No. 72. 1984. Color pictorial covers, 2 double page b.w., 1
foldout b.w. and 7 single page b.w. illustrations, 32p.
.
No. 83. 1895. Color pictorial covers, 2 fold out color,3
double page b.w. 3 full page b.w. and 1 fold out b.w.
illustrations, 32p.
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No. 85. 1895, color pictorial covers, 1 color folding, 4
b.w. double page, 1 b.w. folding, 4 drawings, 31 page text.
.
No. 86. 1895. Color pictorial covers, 1 fold out color, 2
double page b.w., 5 single b.w. and a map, 30p.
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double folding b.w., 7 single full page b.w. illustrations,
map, 34p.
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double page b.w. and 3 single page b.w. illustrations, 36p.
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No. 90. 1895, color pictorial covers, 1 folding color, 3
double b.w. pages, 4 single b.w. pages, 1 b.w. folding, 28
pages text.
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No. 91. 1895 color pictorial covers, 1 color folding, 2
color single, 2 b.w. , 4 b.w. double, 1 drawing, 1 single
b.w. plate, 32 text pages.
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No. 98. 1905, color pictorial covers, 1 color double, 1
color folding, 1 b.w. double, 6 b.w. single pages, 32 pages
text.
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No. 139, 1897, 2 double color page, 4 double b.w. pages, 3
single b.w. pages, 38p. text.
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No. 141, 1892, 3 double page color, 5 double page b.w., 3
b.w. single page, 36p. text.
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No. 175, 1898, color pictorial covers, 2 double color, 3
double b.w., 4 single b.w., 24 b.w. photos, 40 pages text,
typed captions.
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No. 176 1897, color pictorial covers, 2 double color, 1
color single, 1 b.w. double, 5 single b.w. pages, 40 page
text.
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No. 177, 1892, color pictorial covers, 2 double color, 1
double b.w., 7 single b.w. pages, 36p. text.
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No. 353, 1897, 11 double color, 5 b.w. single, 17 b.w.
photos, 40 pages text.
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No. 370. 1907. Title covers, 3 color fold out,21b.w. photos
one large fold out, 44p.
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No. 379, 1892. Color pictorial covers,2 double color, 2
single page color, 2 double page b.w., 3 b.w. photos.
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No. 382, 1908. Cover with double color illustration of Ueno
station only.
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THE COLOR PLATES:
The color covers and other color plates are all signed in
block, and red cinnabar Hanko [seal/chop] with the artist's
name and seal.
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OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS;
The work has many full page, double-page and folding b.w.
illustrations, + profuse text drawings & illustrations.
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Hand-written English captions to most illustrations, or
typed captions.
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CONTENTS:
Covers subjects: recording earthquakes, festivals, Buddhist
images, Buddhist ceremonies, historical events, famous
persons, gardens, sights, telegraph, conflagrations, Shinto
shrines, Japanese Imperial Issue: military uniforms, swords;
1894 Sino-Japanese war, New Years celebration, great
earthquake of 1855 at the Yoshiwara [prostitution
quarters], first Japanese envoys [1960's], Ronin attack on
the British minister at Takanawa, Battle of Weihaiwei,
floods and disasters.
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CONDITION:
As published, most paper clean white, a few are browned,
toned paper, some spines modern double staples, some old dog
ears, all in all very good, solid.
***
Color photos can be sent by email.
$578
493 [GANKI]. et al.
KOKON MEIKA NARAI GA CHO: ALBUM OF OLD & NEW PAINTINGS BY
FAMOUS PAINTERS: A Practice Book of Drawing Examples.
Tokyo 1909, Ohashi/Hakubunkan. Stiff silk-tied buff wrs.,
2 volume set, very good, ca. 17.5 x 25.5 cm., Japanese text,
34 color & b.w woodcut illustrations: 2 large folding black
& white; single-page color:11, b.w. 11; double-page color 5,
single: 5. A very lovely work.
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Contains paintings exmaples of many fine and celebrated
artists: Ganki, Toba Sojyo, Tanyuu, Gahoo, Tonda Tanryo,
Raboku, Kazan, Kohgyoshuku, Kotei, Kanboo, Yuushou,
Kagefumi,Tanyuu, Tosashoukan Keimitsu, Kazzan, Okyo and
Rantei Kyokusui et al.
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Volume 1: The work begins with an introductory essay on how
to paint. The basis of this book is to teach interested
persons how to paint by observing the masters and their
works and techniques of orchids, grasses, leaves, plum,
cherry, flower blossoms, chrysanthemum, bamboo &c., in Sumi
& gray color. The work then shows how to color flowers and
grasses, birds, firefly, with help by example of drawings
and paintings of people, a dramatic birds of prey, old
sage, pair of dogs, & a classic landscape.
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Volume 2 continues with a Chinese scholar, children
playing with bows, mythological Gods, Samurai warriors,
Chinese literati or scholars, portraits of various people,
ending with a large foldout of a pavilion in the pines.
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Nicely done and finely executed.
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494 GARNER, Harry.
CHINESE AND JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMELS.
Rutland [1962], Tuttle. Green cloth, very good, bibliography
index, 120p.+96p. b.w. + color plates, bibliography. First
monograph devoted to this subject, bright copy, clean, in
very good dust jacket, 16 x 25.5 cm.
Being introduced from the West in the 14th century, this art
form has had a dramatic impact on both Japan and China.
Carried to its ultimate form of artistic expression, this
work breaks entirely new ground. By use of a logical system,
$818
pieces can now be identified by study of their basic properties. Excellent work, useful to any student or collector.
*
$10
495 GARNER, Harry.
London [1962], Faber. Green cloth, 120p., 6 color, 96 b.w.
plates, index, appendices, bibliography, very good. The
first book devoted entirely to this subject, 16 x 25.5 cm.
*
$10
496 GARNER, Harry.
plates, index, appendix, bibliography, very good, dj., top
rubber stamped, contents clean, as is, 16 x 25.5 cm.
*
$7
497 GARNER, Harry.
plates, index, appendix, bibliography, very good, dj. First
book entirely devoted to this subject, 16 x 25.5 cm.
*
$9
498 GARNER, Harry.
ORIENTAL BLUE AND WHITE.
London [1973], Faber. Blue cloth, very good, 89p., 4 color,
110 b.w. plates, appendix, index, bibliography, bright dust
jacket, former owner's name stamped on first fly, else very
bright and clean & solod copy, 16 x 25.5 cm.
This work focuses on the 14th & 15th century wares, including Korean, Chinese & Japanese. Covering some little-known
from Japan & Indo-China and discussing the differentiating
styles. An excellent work, covering all forms of blue and
white, with assistance on dating & attribution. An appendix
of marks is helpful for identification. Very good reference
tool for any student & collector. Nicely done reliable work.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Arntzen p.355.
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A VERY EARLY ILLUSTRATED WOODBLOCK RESOURCE ON YOSHITSUNE
499 GI KEI KI YOSHITSUNE KI: RECORD OF THE LIFE OF YOSHITSUNE.
GI KEI KI [YOSHITSUNE KI]: RECORD OF LIFE OF YOSHITSUNE.
Ahead of Title: Shinpan Eiri: New Edition [1697].
[Kyoto 1697, Umemura]. Blue stitched wrs., very good, covers
basically clean, bit of minor scuff, tiny bit of old worming
vol. 1, else clean, entirely woodblock printed on hand-made
paper, 43 woodcut illustrations, 8 volume set, complete.
A most famous and valuable work. The first edition of this
was published in 1635 and is a biography of Yoshitsune in 8
volumes. The title is however written in the Chinese reading
thus it is commonly known as GI KEI KI. The earliest copies
were neatly hand colored. This set is complete and follows
the original in volume count & contents, 18 x 25.5 cm., and
follows the bibliographical note cited in L. Brown: BLOCKBLOCK-PRINTING & ILLUSTRATION IN JAPAN, p.32 & 48. She also
states:"...each illustration extends over 2 full pages...it
is one of the most interesting sets of books of this period,
not only because it represents rather typical Kwanyei work
in wood-engraving, but also because it shows the dress, armour, weapons, etc. for the time of Yoshitsune." K. Toda
also cites this on p.28-30 with a careful list of the illustrations and two editions. Yoshitsune was the son of Minamoto no Yoshitomo, his father turned against the Taira clan
in the Heiji uprising. Yoshitsune entered Kuramadera temple
$20
in Kyoto to become a monk. Around 1180, he joined his halfbrother to fight the Taira, and the famous battle of Dan No
Ura spelled the end of the Taira. Yoshitsune and his famous
retainer Benkei are the subject of a number of dramatic
books & stories performed as Kabuki plays. This present work
outlines the life of Yoshitsune until his death at the hands
of the Yoritomo forces. With a nice set of charming illustrations, one in particular shows a young Yoshitsune testing
his arm and sword against a solid tree, another shows him in
a successful defense against four assassins as he beheads
two and cuts another in the heart as blood sprays forth, the
fourth flees for his life. For more information on Yoshitsune see: S. Iwao:BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE HISTORY, p.92, et al; F. Brinkley: A HISTORY OF THE JAPANESE
PEOPLE...p.294 et al; E. Papinot: HISTORICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL
DICTIONARY OF JAPAN p.383-385; [H. Murakami]: GREAT HISTORICAL FIGURES OF JAPAN p.75 et al. J.M. Goedertier: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE HISTORY index p.347 for several entries.
Scans can be sent by e-mail.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & EARLY ILLUSTRATED RESOURCE
$10200
AN EARLY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ILLUSTRATED EROTIC CLASSIC
500 GICHNER, Lawrence E.
EROTIC ASPECTS OF JAPANESE CULTURE.
N.p. 1953, Privately Printed. Red boards, very good, 94p.,
bibliography, notes, corners & spine a bit bumped,else clean
copy. The author old us this book was LIMITED 250 COPIES.
FIRST ORIGINAL EDITION ! NOT SOME CHEAP DEFECTIVE REPRINT !
First unexpurgated study of Japanese sex life issued in the
U.S. Numerous uncensored photo-reproductions of erotic art
and objects to illustrate phallicism, picture scrolls, woodblock prints, erotic poetry, literature, sex manuals, sex
aids, Netsuke, etc. An important contribution to the study
of erotic Japanese art in all forms. Nicely illustrated.
A COMPREHENSIVE PAIR OF DICTIONARIES TO FIND JAPANESE NAMES
501 GILLIS, I.V. et al.
JAPANESE PERSONAL NAMES AND JAPANESE SURNAMES.
Peking 1940, [Hwa Hsing Pr.]. Rare 2 vol. set, 70+173+171p.,
co-author Pai Ping-Chi, vol.2 Ann Arbor 1943, Edwards, mixed
set, vol. 1 First Edition, vol. 2 red cloth, both very good,
clean, solid.
SELDOM FOUND COMPLETE IN TWO CLEAN VOLUMES
Assists in locating Japanese names, their correct characters
& pronunciation, along with the reading of the Kanji or characters. This work has advantages over the other usual books
on the subject: ie its main plus is that it is simple to
use, organizing names by strokes and characters, yeilding
the romanized sound, and combination variants of compound
character names. With English text.
$26
*
An essential tool for any student or collector of Japanese
art works, swords, arms, prints, lacquer, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, Netsuke, Inro, Ojime and a host of others or
anywhere a name must be read. Once you can understand how to
count character strokes, or find a character by its "look"
you can use this book successfully.
*
Japanese & Chinese are highly organized languages, and can
be mastered by foreigners, if they can learn the basics of
how to "read" or count character strokes & radicals. We have
a host of useful reference books on both languages, please
inquire for a current list.
PHOTOS BY A SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER, AMERICANS IN ASIA
502 GIVENS, J.D.
SCENES TAKEN IN THE PHILIPPINES, CHINA, JAPAN AND ON THE
PACIFIC RELATED TO [AMERICAN] SOLDIERS.
N.p. ca. 1901. Brown gold-stamped album, oblong format 19 x
14 cm., with 160 b.w. photos, string tied binding, very good
sharp un-faded images, clean condition. OBSCURE PHOTO SOURCE
This is a album was made by the usual method of machine
printed photo plates, in a high quality, at least for the
time and period.
*
The fascinating record of U.S. soldiers in the Spanish-American War [1900]. The album covers what appears to be a group
of volunteers who left from the East coast of America and
went to Puerto Rico, & Cuba, fighting all the way. It shows
some gruesome executions, hangings and other battle-related
scenes. The photographer seems to have accompanied the soldiers from their arrival in Japan with photos of women there;
and China on the way to the Philippines. The photographer, a
man named J.D. Givens of San Francisco took photos recording
the historic voyage and actions. He seems to have borrowed
some high-light photos of women in Japan, executions and the
the beheading and dismemberment of Boxer rebels in China ca.
[1900].
*It begins with a photo of the Americans soldier's base Camp
Stetsenberg near Mt. Ariat, Philippines. Campaign photos,
death and destruction in the Philippines, superb photos
of ethnic Philippine natives from various islands & cultures, semi-nude women and natives. The photos are mostly numbered and signed by Givens in the negative, in random order,
and gaps in the numbers, but what is here seems to be a
complete album recording the great event, as Givens follow-
$105
ed the action along with the G.I's. All in all, this is a
very fascinating group of photos. An excellent record of the
ethnic people and places the soldiers visited. One of the
last photos is of a great & large groups of insurgent Filipinos who surrender en masses to General F. D. Grant. The
hanging of the worst offenders and the death of so many Filipinos is recorded. An amazing insight to the actions of an
early American war.
PHOTOS BY A SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER, AMERICANS IN ASIA
503 GIVENS, J.D.
SCENES TAKEN IN THE PHILIPPINES, CHINA, JAPAN AND ON THE
PACIFIC RELATED TO [AMERICAN] SOLDIERS.
N.p. ca. 1901. Brown gold-stamped album, oblong format 19 x
14 cm., with 114 b.w. photos, string tied binding, very good
sharp unfaded images, clean condition. OBSCURE PHOTO SOURCE
This is a album was made by the usual method of machine
printed photo plates, in a high quality, at least for the
time and period.
*
The fascinating record of U.S. soldiers in the Spanish-American War [1900]. The album covers what appears to be a group
of volunteers who left from the East coast of America and
went to Puerto Rico, & Cuba, fighting all the way. It shows
some gruesome executions, hangings and other battle-related
scenes. The photographer seems to have accompanied the soldiers from their arrival in Japan with photos of women there;
and China on the way to the Philippines. The photographer, a
man named J.D. Givens of San Francisco took photos recording
the historic voyage and actions. He seems to have borrowed
some high-light photos of women in Japan, executions and the
the beheading and dismemberment of Boxer rebels in China ca.
[1900].
*It begins with a photo of the Americans soldier's base Camp
Stetsenberg near Mt. Ariat, Philippines. Campaign photos,
death and destruction in the Philippines, superb photos
of ethnic Philippine natives from various islands & cultures, semi-nude women and natives. The photos are mostly numbered and signed by Givens in the negative, in random order,
and gaps in the numbers, but what is here seems to be a
complete album recording the great event, as Givens followed the action along with the G.I's. All in all, this is a
very fascinating group of photos. An excellent record of the
ethnic people and places the soldiers visited. One of the
last photos is of a great & large groups of insurgent Filipinos who surrender en masses to General F. D. Grant. The
$527
hanging of the worst offenders and the death of so many Filipinos is recorded. An amazing insight to the actions of an
early American war.
$422
IMPORTANT STUDY OF THE BUDDHIST SCULPTURES OF JAPAN & CHINA
504 GLASER, Curt.
OSTASIATISCHE PLASTIK.
Berlin 1925, Cassirer. Blue cloth spine over boards, very
good, 97p. German text, 172p. b.w. photos, captions in both
German & English of some 186 objects.
This excellent monograph addresses the stone, wood, bronze
and other Buddhist sculptures of these two cultures from
the beginning of their inception. Nicely done superb photography.
$5
505 GLEASON'S PICTORIAL.
CLOTH MILL-RURAL SCENERY IN JAPAN. And JAPANESE ARMS-SWORDS,
SCIMETARS, ETC. And WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OF JAPAN.
Boston 1854. Single sheet, 3 etchings, first by Best Hotelin
very good, hand colored, with brief text.
$94
CLOTH MILL-RURAL SCENERY IN JAPAN. And JAPANESE ARMS-SWORDS,
SCIMETARS, ETC. And WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OF JAPAN.
Boston 1854. Single sheet, 3 engravings, the first by Best
Hotelin, very good, brief text.
$68
COURT DRESSES OF JAPAN.
Boston 1854. Single sheet, 4 engravings showing four court
officials in their elaborate dress.
$94
A HAND-DRAWN AND COLOR PAINTED EROTIC STORY BOOK
508 GOKURAKU NO TOMO: FRIEND OF BLISS AND PARADISE.
GOKURAKU NO TOMO: FRIEND OF BLISS AND PARADISE.
[An Old Erotic Hand-Painted Color Story]
[Japan n.d. ca 1920]. Green brocade silk covers, accordion
folded book, all edges gilt, contains 12 double-page color
drawing, on front and back sides of the leaves, 12 x 18 cm.,
very good, tiny faint margin stain on 2 else clean.
SCARCE
A charming and quaint erotic book. It begins with a couple
engaged in love-making and tongue kissing, and also shows
the various other positions and styles of love-making. The
couples are wearing the usual Taisho period [1912-1926] Kimono and coiffeur, laying on the Tatami mats in typical Japanese style rooms. The artwork is skillfully executed in
Sumi black outline, with color applique. Each color drawing
occupies double pages, 24 x 18 cm. A very tiny bit of corner wear to the covers, else very bright and unique work.
Harubon [erotic books] have been banned in Japanese society
since the 1850's, so were always an underground" sub-culture
never for sale in the open market, but rather passed among
collectors discreetly. Color scans can be sent by email.
$1180
509 GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION.
PACIFIC CULTURES: Department of Fine Arts, Division of
Pacific Cultures.
San Francisco 1939, Golden Gate. Stiff green wrs., very good
156p., profusely illustrated with b.w. photos, lender list,
clean and solid copy.
LANGDON WARNER'S SIGNED COPY
An excellent exhibition catalog, covers the cultures of China, Southeast Asia, Japan, Northwest Coast of America, Islands of the Pacific, South & Middle America. Essay on China:
by Langdon Warner, covers ancient jade, bronzes, Buddhist
arts, ceramics, paintings. Essay on Southeast Asia:by George
Coedes covers Siamese sculpture, Buddhist art, ceramics,
those of Indo-China & the Malaya Archipelago. Japan essay by
K. Sato covers Buddhist sculptures, paintings, Kimono, ceramics and some Luchu Island works.
$20
A NAKED LOOK AT NAKED JAPANESE YOUNG WOMEN
510 GOMI, Akira.
YELLOWS 1.0. [Photographs of Nude Japanese Young Women]
Tokyo 1999, Bunka Sha. White boards, very good, dj., large
size, 24 x 31 cm., ca 140 b.w. photos of young Japanese women completely nude, small bump to lower edge, else clean and
solid copy of his first book on nude Japanese women. SCARCE
This is Gomi's first attempt at photographing nude Japanese
girls. All girls are in their early 20's. Each girl is then
photographed about 3-4 times, with a full frontal, back side
& some have a close up of their face. The inside of the dust
jacket is a collage of about 112 more photos of the girls in
differnt poses. It also advertises other titles he has done
on the same subject of nude Japanese and Chinese women, the
titles are: Yellows 1, 2, 3 Chinese Girls, 20 Years Old,
Yellows Restart...&c. With two pages of Japanese text, each
girl is identified in English at the bottom left with her
name & date of birth. Scans can be sent by email.
A NAKED LOOK AT NAKED JAPANESE GIRLS IN THEIR 20'S
511 GOMI, Akira.
YELLOWS PRIVACY '94.
[A Contemporary Nude Photographic Study of Japan's Young
[Tokyo 1994,] Fuga. Glossy boards,very clean, profuse color
photographic study, English & Japanese text, body size,blood
type, age, birth date, name, folio 23 x 31.5 cm., solid copy
high quality paper, nice dust jacket.
The photographer asks the question: "Is it possible to make
a close observation on "Fresh" Japanese people?"
A "fresh"
look at the apartments, accessories, kitchen, bathroom, bed
room, and toilet of these young girls.
.
$311
Most are crammed into a very tiny space, and the rooms are
more or less a single space. In this tiny atmosphere Gomi
does his camera work. The girls are more than willing to
strip and pose for the camera and bare all to us, the voyeur
of their life style & body.
.
Gomi is capable of bringing to the reader a picture of the
girls in all of their innocent [& not so innocent!] glory
and erotic views. We see them in various states of dress &
undress, as their personal nude story evolves. Unrehearsed,
natural, raw & truly Japanese, with close up of the "private
parts" and intimate photos of each body & girl.
.
One girl has a nipple ring, another a tattooed flower on her
naval ! This work is for the appreciation & edification of
those who adore observing the nude Asian female body.
.
A real joy! "Gomi" in Japanese means 'garbage'!!
.
Inquire with us for more and other Gomi books also showing
nude Asian women. He also did an excellent nude Chinese
girls book, check out our website for books and photos
posted there.
*
*
A NAKED LOOK AT NAKED JAPANESE GIRLS IN THEIR 20'S
512 GOMI, Akira.
YELLOWS PRIVACY '94.
[A Contemporary Nude Photographic Study of Japan's Young
[Tokyo 1994,] Fuga. Glossy boards, very clean, profuse color
photographic study, English & Japanese text, body size,blood
type, age, birth date, name, folio 23 x 31.5 cm., nice dust
jacet, solid,in original protective box.FIRST & ONLY EDITION
The photographer asks the question: "Is it possible to make
a close observation on "Fresh" Japanese people?"
A "fresh"
look at the apartments, accessories, kitchen, bathroom, bed
room, and toilet of these young girls.
.
Most are crammed into a very tiny space, and the rooms are
more or less a single space. In this tiny atmosphere Gomi
does his camera work. The girls are more than willing to
strip and pose for the camera and bare all to us, the voyeur
of their life style & body.
.
$156
Gomi is capable of bringing to the reader a picture of the
girls in all of their innocent [& not so innocent!] glory
and erotic views. We see them in various states of dress &
undress, as their personal nude story evolves. Unrehearsed,
natural, raw & truly Japanese, with close up of the "private
parts" and intimate photos of each body & girl.
.
One girl has a nipple ring, another a tattooed flower on her
naval ! This work is for the appreciation & edification of
those who adore observing the nude Asian female body.
.
A real joy! "Gomi" in Japanese means 'garbage'!!
.
Inquire with us for more and other Gomi books also showing
nude Asian women. He also did an excellent nude Chinese
girls book, check out our website for books and photos
posted there.
*
*
$185
513 GONICK, Gloria. et al.
COSTUMES OF THE RYUKYU KINGDOM: Splendor of the Dragon.
Los Angeles [1995], Craft & Folk Art Museum. Stiff color wrs
very clean, 48p., glossary, bibliography, 96 items catalogue
many color & b. w. photos, co-author I. Yonamine. solid and
firm copy.
A very unusual and esoteric monograph dealing with the great
beauty of Okinawan textiles & costumes of the island. From
the 96 excellent examples of Kimono, Obi, yardage,
stenciled cloth, dresses et al, one gets the distinct
image of a very unique design from the Okinawans.
EXCELLENT REFERENCE ON JAPANESE, CHINESE & KOREAN CERAMICS
$14
514 GORHAM, Hazel H.
JAPANESE AND ORIENTAL CERAMICS.
[A Reprint of 1953 Original:"JAPANESE AND ORIENTAL POTTERY"]
Rutland [1979], Tuttle. Red cloth, very good, dj., 256p., 36
b.w. photos, bibliography, ceramic design and symbol index.
FIRST TUTTLE EDITION
An excellent and in detail discussion of Japanese, Chinese &
Korean ceramics.
***
Detailed discussion of many local wares. Inscriptions, dates
and marks. Covers Cha-no-yu or Tea ware, clays, kilns and
potters methods.Prehistoric & early potteries, Bizen,Karatsu
Satsuma, Hyata, Hagi, celadons. The kilns & potters of Seto
Imari, Kutani, Kyoto, Tokyo, Korean ware, appreciation, the
inscriptions, designs, symbols and use in religion. Chinese
date marks.
**
Useful reference for any collector, student, dealer &
museum.
***
TUTTLE REPRINT VARIATION TO TITLE:
Tuttle has slightly changed the title in its reprint edition
to be: JAPANESE AND ORIENTAL CERAMICS. The contents remains
identical to the original edition.
***
EXCELLENT REFERENCE ON JAPANESE, CHINESE & KOREAN CERAMICS
515 GORHAM, Hazel H.
JAPANESE AND ORIENTAL CERAMICS.
[A Reprint of 1953 Original:"JAPANESE AND ORIENTAL POTTERY"]
Rutland [1980], Tuttle. Red cloth, as new, dj., 256p., 36 bw
photos, bibliography, ceramic design and symbol index.
Like new copy in likewise as new mylar protected dustjacket.
An excellent and in detail discussion of Japanese, Chinese &
Korean ceramics.
***
Detailed discussion of many local wares. Inscriptions, dates
and marks. Covers Cha-no-yu or Tea ware, clays, kilns and
potters methods.Prehistoric & early potteries, Bizen,Karatsu
Satsuma, Hyata, Hagi, celadons. The kilns & potters of Seto
Imari, Kutani, Kyoto, Tokyo, Korean ware, appreciation, the
inscriptions, designs, symbols and use in religion. Chinese
date marks.
$7
**
Useful reference for any collector, student, dealer &
museum.
***
TUTTLE REPRINT VARIATION TO TITLE:
Tuttle has slightly changed the title in its reprint edition
to be: JAPANESE AND ORIENTAL CERAMICS. The contents remains
identical to the original edition.
***
GOTO'S MAGNUM OPUS-A GREAT PAPERMAKING SET WITH SAMPLES
516 GOTO, Seikichiro.
JAPANESE HAND-MADE PAPER: JAPANESE PAPER AND PAPERMAKING:
NIHON NO KAMI: Complete in Two Folio Volumes:
[Tokyo 1958,1960, Bijutsu]. Stencilled
folio, 2 vol. set,
stitched stiff wrappers,unpaginated,175 color stencil prints
58 Washi samples, 80 b.w. text drawings, folio 26 x 42 cm.,
Chitsu.* SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR FIRST & ONLY EDITION OF 200 *
FIRST & ONLY LIMITATION NUMBERED EDITION OF 200 HAND
NUMBERED COPIES ONLY:
.
The complete 2 volume work was in issued in two separate
volumes with titles:
Volume I: NORTHEASTERN JAPAN, 1958
.
Volume II: WESTERN JAPAN, 1960
*
Each volume issued in a FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION
OF 200 HAND NUMBERED AND AUTHOR SIGNED COPIES.
*
FIRST & ONLY LIMITATION NUMBERED EDITION OF 200 ONLY COPIES:
Volume 1 clearly states in the colophon in Japanese, the
LIMITATION OF THE EDITION TO BE 200 ONLY COPIES.
.
Volume 2 does not have a colophon, but states on the title
page: Volume 2, translated into English by Iwao Matsubara.
.
Both copies are signed by the author on the last page in
black Sumi ink brushed-in by Goto with his full name.
***
This was Goto's most ambitious set of books on handmade
Washi paper making. A great work taking some four years to
complete. Since each volume was published at a different
time, these are rarely found together.
***
Volume I covers hand-made papers from Nagano, Yamagata,
$10
Fukushima, Shizuoka, Iwate, Yamanashi, Ibaragi and Miyagi
prefectures of Northern Japan. The covers are stenciled in
red, showing paper-making villages, paper presses and other
traditional designs.
***
Volume 2 Gifu, Nagano, Toyama, Fukui, Tottori, Shimane,
Miyazaki, Oita, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Kagoshinma, Ehime,
Kochi, Nara, Wakayama & Shiga prefectures. The covers are
the same as volume 1 but in blue stencil.
***
The work also outlines the materials and tools associated
with Washi paper making. The bilingual Japanese & English
texts provides a detailed and meticulous account of Japanese
papermaking techniques and processes as found in each
prefecture.
****
The work is lavishly illustrated with a large number of
hand-made stencil plates, showing the actual step-by-step
process and ancient technique of making hand-made Washi
papers. The text sketches show additional paper-making
examples as well as some unique paper-making plants, folk
tools used in the paper process.
***
GOTO'S MAGNUM OPUS:
A most stunning and impressively beautiful copious work, ***
***
ELEPHANT FOLIO SIZE:
The two volumes are printed in a large folio size, each with
Chitsu folding cases.
***
RARE ! :
Truly one of the greatest set of Washi paper sample books
illustrating a large number of examples from throughout
Japan. Also a pictorial history of the hand-made paper
making methods employed by rural farmers of Japan. The
stencil prints show the tools, and technique of hand-made
Japanese paper-making.
***
ALWAYS RARE !
***
With a page color illustrated essay on Goto in Japanese,
showing a good number of examples of his colored & decorated
hand-made Washi papers.
***
A MOST BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUELY DESIGNED PAPER SAMPLE BOOK
$2475
517 GOTO, Sekichiro.
WAGAMI INDEN: Lacquered Japanese Handmade Papers.
[Tokyo 1957, Ohshita]. Stitched wrs., very clean, dj, [49]
double folded leaves, 27 stencil color illustrations, and 27
samples of Inden lacquered papers tipped-in, 6 b. w. illustrations, solid, nice copy,small folio. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
FIRST & ONLY DELUXE FOLIO EDITION:
.
A wonderful work, Japanese text, English captions, showing
the process of Japanese hand-made paper making, cutting of
mould-papers, taking juice from a lacquer-tree, lacquer used
for coloring, molding with lacquer, putting the materials
in a drying-room.
.
What makes this work highly unique are the numerous actual
stenciled lacquer onlay decorated paper samples. These are
done on his handmade papers. The stenciled illustrations
show the papermaking process printed in vegetal colors,
including indigo, and soft pastels.
*
An excellent copy, contained in the original Chitsu folding
hand-made Washi covered slipcase, with cotton ties.
***
$1501
AN EARLY TREATISE ON CHINESE & OTHER DRAGONS
518 GOULD, Charles.
MYTHICAL MONSTERS.
London 1886, Allen. Black cloth, teg., 407p., app., 93 b.w.
illus., color litho frontispiece, very good. An early treatise on the unicorn, phoenix and dragon in China & Japan.
A RARE BOOK !
FIRST ORIGINAL EDITION
An excellent and unusual treatise commenting on remarkable
animal forms, extinction of species, antiquity of Man,deluge
not a myth, translation of myths between the old and new
worlds. The Dragon: Chinese & Japanese versions, sea-serpent
and the Unicorn, Chinese phoenix and more. Great reading!
519 [GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN.]
EXHIBITION OF JAPANESE PAINTING AND SCULPTURE.
[Tokyo 1953]. Brown wrs., 207p., 91 plates, detailed descriptions, covers 7th though 12th century, spine bit rubbed,
$128
covers bit soiled else contents clean & solid. FIRST EDITION
This exhibition was composed of items loaned by the Emperor,
from temples & other religious & private collectors. With an
historical sketch of the pre-Buddhist Age prior to 522 A.D.,
all of the other historical ages down to the Edo 1615-1867.
Covers the forms & techniques of painting: religious, Buddhist, Kakemono, folding screens, pigments, gold, silver, the
kinds of paper & brushes. Sculpture covers types of images:
Buddhist, Butsu [Buddhas], Bosatsu [Bodhisattvas], Ten [guardian kings], Myo-o [deities]. The materials and techniques.
Asuka period: bronze and wood; early Nara : bronze, middle
Nara: clay, dry-lacquer, bronze & wood. Late Nara: wood and
rarely stone. Heian: & later: wood. Lavishly illustrated and
describing some 91 individual objects in much detail.
AN EXCELLENT MONOGRAPH ON BOOKS & ART BY BERTHA LUM
520 GRAVALOS, Mary E. et al.
BERTHA LUM.
Washington D.C. 1991, Smithsonian Inst. Stiff color wrs.,
112p., 18 color, 77 b. w. illustrations, chronology, index,
exhibition list, bibliography, as new copy, co-authors:
Mary Evans O'Keefe & Carol Pulin.
An excellent and valulable refernce source for her texts,
published and unpublished illustrated works.
*
This monograph outlines the artistic and intellectual work
of Bertha Lum [1869-1954].
.
Her early visit to Japan in 1903 gave her an important
exposure to Japanese woodblock color print, which were to
give her a solid medium for her talent. Through this early
introduction to woodcuts, she developed a good
relationship with Japanese wood carvers, printers and thus
began to print & publish her art work.
.
She also was active as an author and book illustrator in
America. This work gives the most comprehensive insight to
her work & talent. The one and only copious resouce on this
American talent.
.
Highly collected now, she enjoys a great popularity. She
illustrated one book by Lafcadio Hearn: GODS, GOBLINS &
GHOSTS, as well as drawing on Hearn's other stories for
her inspiration. She spend many years in Japan.
***
WHO WAS BERTHA LUM:
$5
Bertha Boynton Lum [1869-1954] was an American artist known
for helping to make the Japanese and Chinese woodblock print
known outside of Asia.
.
She married Burt F. Lum, a corporate lawyer from
Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1903. They honeymooned in Japan,
where she purchased woodcutting tools and began using them
upon her return to Minneapolis. On January 23, 1907 she went
to Japan for a 14-week stay to learn how to make wood block
prints. She also traveled there in 1911, 1915 to 1916 and
1919.
.
She moved to Peking, China in 1922, but returned to the
United States in 1924. She lived in California until 1927
when she stayed in China. The following year she divorced
Burt Lum and in 1933 returned to Peking.
.
In 1912 she exhibited her woodcut prints in Tokyo at the
Tenth Annual Art Exhibition. In 1915 she was awarded a
silver medal at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International
Exposition for her color woodcuts. Her work has also
received honors in Rome, Paris and Portugal. She made her
last known print in 1935. She did continue to show her work
in the United States and China until 1950.
.
She was a member of the Asiatic Society of Japan.
***
REFERENCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertha_Lum
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HEARN, Lafcadio. : GODS, GOBLINS AND GHOSTS: The Weird
Legends of the Far East. Illustrated by Bertha Lum.
.
Bertha Lum.: GANGPLANKS TO THE EAST. Written and illustrated
by Bertha Lum. This work covers the author's sojourn in
Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and the Phillipines, with
many details on ceremonies, festivals and pageants.
.
Bertha Lum.: A PEIPING SOJOURN. Although we have a reference
to this title, we have
.
Bertha Lum.: Little Pieces of Japan. Vogue, April 15, 1914.
.
Gods, Goblins and Ghosts: The Weird Legend of the Far East,
J B Lippincott Company, 1922.
.
A Peinping Sojourn. Montreal, The Canadian-Pacific Railway,
1931.
.
Ten Days in Japan. Montreal, The Canadian-Pacific Railway,
c.1931.
***
A LOVELY GUIDE TO JAPAN'S 'SNOW COUNTRY' CITY IN HOKKAIDO
$20
521 GREAT SAPPORO.
GREAT SAPPORT. [Photo Album & Guide]
[Sapport 1923, Fukido]. Green oblong album, very good, 26 x
17.5 cm., contains 12 collotype photos with tissue guards
that have English and Japanese captions, list of plates in
Japanese, [25]p., inscription gift dated 1923. OBSCURE ITEM
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido. This charming work
is a guide to the city, its surrounding countryside, snow
land, and
$94
522 GREEY, Edward.
THE WONDERFUL CITY OF TOKIO OR FURTHER ADVENTURS OF THE
JEWETT FAMILY AND THEIR FRIEND
Boston 1883, Lee. Red pictorial gold stamping, 169 illustrations, very good, 301p.
S C A R C E
SUBTITLE: cont. Oto Nambo. A wondrful story of what American
people did while in residency. Their Japanese friends and
adventures. Written by a merchantwho worked in Japan for
many years. Essays on the glories of Tokio, visit to a lacquer maker, how the Japanese make Chinese ink, at the fan
maker's, among porcelain makers, musical concerts, visits to
sacred places, a Japanese dry-goods store, harvesting rice,a
ramble in the streets and New Year's festivities. Excellent
insight to art manufactures of the Meiji period. Useful.
E. Greey [1835-1888] spent some eleven years in Japan as a
member of the British Naval Expedition thereafter he
immigrated to the United States and went into business in
New York.
$496
523 GREEY, Edward.
Boston 1883, Shepard. Red decorated cloth, covers designed
by the author, 301p., 169 illustrations. QUITE S C A R C E
New York.
524 GREEY, Edward.
Boston 1883, Lee. Green pictorial cloth, gold stamped, 301p.
very good, 169 b.w. illustrations.
$496
New York.
$496
525 GREEY, Edward.
Boston 1883, Lee. Red pictorial gold stamping, 169 illustrations, very good, 301p.
S C A R C E
New York.
AN EARLY RESOURCE FOR AMERICAN IN JAPAN 1892
526 GREEY, Edward.
YOUNG AMERICANS IN TOKIO.
Boston [1892],Brown. Color pictorial boards, very good,a few
small nicks/chips to the leading edges, corners a bit worn,
contents extra clean, tight, firm copy, 17 x 21.6 cm., 301p.
illustrated with b.w. ca. 200 plates, solid.
FIRST EDITION
A valuable insight to the life and time Edward Greey
[1835-1888] spent some eleven years in Japan as a member of
the British Naval Expedition thereafter he immigrated to the
United States and went into business in New York. An
$496
excellent primary source for foreigners in Japan.
*
The contents:
1. The Jewetts' New Home.
2. One of the glories of Tokio.
3. A visit to a lacquer-maker.
4. How the Japanese make Chinese ink.
5. At a fan-maker's
6. Among the porcelain-makers.
7. A concert at the college of music.
8. A visit to some sacred places.
9. A Japanese dry-goods store
10. Harvesting the rice.
11. A ramble in the streets.
12. Preparing for New Year's festivities.
***
$44
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLOR DOLL BOOKS
527 GRIBBIN, JILL. et al.
JAPANESE ANTIQUE DOLLS.
Tokyo [1984] Weatherhill. Green cloth,very clean, dj., 176p.
50 color plates, 8.5 x 12.65 inches, map, annotated bibliography, glossary-index, like new,solid. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
A deluxe monograph, devoted to Japanese antique dolls, including those used for festivals, classic, plays, clay &c.
The text traces the historical development of dolls in Japan
and provides information essential to the collector, tips on
identification, evaluation and advice on care & collection.
528 GRILLI, Elise.
THE ART OF THE JAPANESE SCREEN.
New York [1971], Weatherhill. Tall
folio, cloth, dj., very
$37
good, 275p., index, appendix, bibliography, 48 color +159 bw
photo plates, 26.5 x 38.5 cm., bright, clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
WITH THE AUTHOR'S LETTER TIPPED IN
The most important work on this subject, supported with high
quality photos, appendices of screen development, genealogy
of the Kano, Hon'ami & Ogata families. Covers the Momoyama
& early Edo period, the golden age of screens during which
the most celebrated painters did the work. With biographies
of Sotatsu & Korin. Careful documentation and commentary on
this uniquely Japanese art form. Wonderful reference source.
*
$54
529 GROSBOIS, Charles.
SHUNGA IMAGES OF SPRING: Essay on Erotic Elements in
Japanese Art.
Paris [1964] Nagel. White cloth, dj., 157p., very good, 56
color, 97 b.w. photos, with a 6 panel large fold-out color
plate, tall 26 x 34 cm., English text, slipcase. S C A R C E
Early unexpurgated work illustrating the sexual activities
of Japanese society by color woodcut prints and illustrated
books. Artistically done in frankness, these scenes of love
are charming portrayals of the 18th & 19th centuries. Done
by some of the most celebrated artists of the time: Shuncho,
Moronobu, Harunobu, Masanobu,Toyonobu, Utamaro, Eisen et al.
An excellent illustrated reference source.
$151
530 GUEST, Grace D.
ANNOTATED OUTLINES OF THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE ARTS.
Washington D.C. 1943, Freer Gallery. Stiff red wrs. ribbon
tied, no pagination ca. 50+ pages,with revisions & additions
by Archibald G. Wenley, clean solid copy.
An excellent bibliography of Japanese art reference books.
Divided by subjects: historical background, brief list of
Buddhist terms [a glossary], list of Chinese and Japanese
characters & equivalents, bibliography of art books.
.
A useful resource, with notes.
$37
531 GUILLEVIC, Jeanne C.
MUSEEE GEORGES LABIT: [Arts d'Asie].
[Toulouse 1971, Mus.Labit]. Blue wrappers, very good, 280p.
4 color, 67 b.w. photos, bibliography, folding table, glossary, French text.
Compris sculptures, bronzes, lampes, et plus l'Inde, aussi
l'art Khmer, Champa, Siam, Laotien, et Java, les arts Nepalo
-Tibetans, bronzes, epoques Han, T'ang, Song, Yuan et Ming,
et Ts'ing, ceramiques, le Japon, epoques Muromachi et Edo,
masques de no, inros et netsukes.
$58
532 GUNSAULUS, Helen C.
GODS AND HEROES OF JAPAN.
Chicago 1924, Field Museum. Red cloth, very good, 23p., 6 bw
illustrations of Gods and heroes found in Japanese prints.
Covering Shinto Deities, Seven Gods of Good Fortune &c...
Fudo and his attendants, National Heroes, those found in
Surimono &c. A useful reference source, valuable for any
Japanese woodblcock print and art collector.
$48
JAPANESE COSTUME.
Chicago 1923, Field Museum. Stiff wrs., very clean, 8 b.w.
photos of Japanese prints, showing Japanese costumes. Covers
peasant, ordinary women's dress, outdoor and court dress,
14 x 22 cm., solid copy.
Useful reference on Kimono, and costume found on Japanese
woodblock prints.
*
A VERY NICE REFERENCE ON JAPANESE METAL WORK
THE JAPANESE SWORD AND ITS DECORATION.
Chicago 1924, Field Museum of Nat. History. Stiff wrs., 21p.
many b.w. plates, very solid, clean copy. A useful reference
A very useful resource, outlining the motifs used in Tsuba,
$9
Kozuka, Fujishiro &c. Nicely done.
Field Museum collection.
Based
on
items in the
$12
A GRAND REFERENCE SOURCE FOR ALL OF ASIA
535 HACKIN, J. et al.
ASIATIC MYTHOLOGY: A Detailed Description and Explanation of
The Mythologies of All the Great Nations of Asia.
New York [1932], Crowell. Red buckram, very good, index, 460
pages, 16 color, 354 b.w. photos. Co-authors: C. Huart, R.
Linossier, H. De Wilman-Grabowska, H. Maspero, S. Eliseev, a
FIRST EDITION
This grand scholarly work addresses in depth, the mythology
of the cultures and countries of Persia, Kafirs, Buddhism of
India, Brahmanic, Lamaism, Indo-China and Java, Central Asia
and the arts of China & Japan, Buddhist icons, Shinto et al.
An anthology by art historians.
$20
A GRAND REFERENCE SOURCE FOR ALL OF ASIA
536 HACKIN, J. et al.
ASIATIC MYTHOLOGY: A Detailed Description and Explanation of
The Mythologies of All the Great Nations of Asia.
New York [1963], Crescent. Brown cloth, very good, index,
460p., 16 color, 354 b. w. photos, co-authors: C. Huart, R.
Linossier, H. De Wilman-Grabowska, H. Maspero, S. Eliseev,
large size 22 x 29 cm., very clean solid copy.
This grand scholarly work addresses in depth, the mythology
of the cultures and countries of Persia, Kafirs, Buddhism of
India, Brahmanic, Lamaism, Indo-China and Java, Central Asia
and the arts of China & Japan, Buddhist icons, Shinto et al.
An anthology by art historians.
A LOVELY MINGEI-HIN: TEA KETTLE AND TEA CUP
537 HAGIWARA, Kichiji.
$10
FUROGAMA TO CHAWAN: CAST IRON TEA KETTLE & CERAMIC TEACUP.
[Morioka n.d.ca.1947-50]. Single sheet, large print 41 x 34
cm., woodblock printed & hand-tinted color, mend to lower
left corner & a few small closed tears, hand-signed,cinnabar
Hanko [seal], printed on hand-made Washi paper. UNIQUE ITEM!
The artist, HAGIWARA Kichiji [1915-1957] was known as a
Sosaku Hanga artist [Creative folk-woodblock print artist].
*
This is a lovely example of Sosaku Hanga [Creative print] or
Mingei-hanga [Japanese Folk art woodblock print]. It shows a
Furogama, [a Tetsubin or iron-casted pot] used to make hot
water for the Chanoyu or Japanese tea ceremony. Placed
before the Furogama is a "Chawan" or ceramic folk-art tea
cup, with lovely & bold folk-art design, enhanced with
hand-painted colors.
.
The print therefore is an example of Zen art of Chanoyu [tea
ceremony] utensils. Typically this kind of print would be
hung on the wall of a tea-ceremony room.
*
The work is enhanced by hand-coloring on the Furogama where
the green vertical stripes and red diamonds are drawn in.
Also are other hand-drawn white lines on the foot and brown
on the left and to outline of the Chawan, or tea cup.
***
The print is signed with the Japanese Kanji character
"Kichi" in the middle right side, along with the artist's
cinnabar Hanko [seal] or chop. "Kichi" is an abbreviation of
the artist's first name.
***
Morika is famous in Japan for making cast-iron objects. This
print was made in Morioka and there is a Morioka address
hand-brushed on the verso of the print. We shall assume for
now, this is the address of the artist, Hagiwara Kichiji, as
he wrote it.
.
At the lower left of the verso of the print there is a
pencil note: "Kichiji Hagiware, Morioka City." Also to the
right lower corner is written in pencil "Guriri Fujin
Sho-zoh" meaning "Presentation copy to Mrs. Guriri." We can
only assume all of this hand-writing, hand-brushing was by
the artist. Based on the fact that the artist put his
address as Morioka city, we assume he lived there for a
period of time, doing his personal art work.
***
THE ARTIST: WHO WAS KICHIJI:
Per the google article below, we liberally extract from it.
Since 1937, he was a member of the Nihon Hanga Kyokai
[Japanese woodblock Print Association].
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CONDITION:
The print was mended from the verso in the left corner, and
there are a few small 'closed' tears mended on the verso
with Washi hand-made paper. Else the print is very clean
without blemishes. There are a few tiny pin holes it the
upper corners. The work is printind on rough brown paper,
common for the post-World War II period in Japan. While
there is no date on it, the rough quality of the paper
indicates this work was probably done ca 1947-1950.
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REFERENCES:
HAGIWARA, Kichiji:
https://books.google.com/books?id=6ZjqDb-zwVQC&pg=PA25&lpg=P
A25&dq=HAGIWARA+Kichiji&source=bl&ots=FfXdEmOdQ-&sig=-S2OA3R
692U6tpSYvrfzoWXXzXk&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CBYQ6AEwAGoVChMI9Y63i_O
SyAIVEEaICh2bDgIh#v=onepage&q=HAGIWARA%20Kichiji&f=false
***
$116
538 HAJEK, Lubor.
JAPANESE GRAPHIC ART: A Study of Japanese Woodblock Prints.
[London 1976], Galley. Blue cloth, very good, dj., 37p.,text
+ 113p. color plates, many other b.w. plates, glossary,clean
sharp copy, tall format: 24 x 30 cm.
The typical form of graphic art in Japan has been its
Ukiyo-e, or woodblock prints of the 'floating world.'
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This work covers those color prints illustrating the
actors, Kabuki theatres, the women, men and settings.
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Also essays on the wood, colour, paper, reproduction,
distribution, pictorial cycles, brush, knife and calligraphy
of these prints.
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An excellent work, well illustrated in full color. Also
covers the primitives, Utamaro, Toyokuni, erotica, woodblock
printed books, Meiji prints &c.
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A useful reference source.
$5
A MAJOR REFERENCE RESOURCE ON THE SUBJECT
539 HAKUSUI, Inami.
NIPPON-TO, THE JAPANESE SWORD.
Tokyo [1948], Cosmos. Red cloth, 222p. fold out map, very
good, famous swords age, date, value, 147 b.w. photos, 101
figures of sword Midare, covers, spine corners a bit rubbed,
else contents clean,solid.ESSENTIAL REFERENCE FIRST EDITION
This work is devoted to the collector of Japanese swords and
answers countless questions. It also covers the many swords
given to the Allied military personnel as trophies of war.
It covers the "schools" of sword makers, how to judge swords
and the nomenclature of the blade, related facts, forging &
tempering. Polishing: the ancient art, history of "old" swords, Gokaden and Shinto, Koshirae, with chronology of Japanese and Christian dates. List of the most famous Japanese
sword makers and comparative values of swords. A very useful
reference book for any collector or student of Japanese
swords and sword furniture. Highly reliable study.
SCARCE
BRITAIN'S FIRST ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF COREANS & OKINAWANS
$100
540 HALL, Basil.
ACCOUNT OF A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY TO THE WEST COAST OF COREA,
AND THE GREAT LOO-CHOO ISLAND. With an Appendix, Containing
London 1818, Murray. 3/4 leather over marbled boards, neatly
rebacked, 222p., appendix, glossary, 8 aquatint hand-colored
plates, 1 b.w. engraving, 5 fold-out maps, 1 b.w. engraving,
6 fold-out maps and charts. AUTHOR'S SIGNED PRESENTAION COPY
. THE FIRST ACCURATE EUROPEAN ACCOUNT OF KOREANS & KOREA
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. THE RARE FIRST EDITION, WITH 8 HAND-COLORED AQUA TINTS
.
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COPPER ETCHED ENGRAVINGS AND MAPS
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THE RARE FIRST EDITION, WITH 8 HAND-COLORED AQUA TINTS
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WITH FIVE LARGE FOLDING CHARTS/MAPS
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While there was an earlier smaller accounts of Korea by the
Dutchman, Hamel, Hall's work is comprehensive and an
accurate account of Korea's coast, and other important
aspects of Koreans, hitherto not recorded.
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With a rich appendix of charts, table of observations,
meteorological journal, abstract of the Lyra's Voyage,
geological memorandum, &c. With glossary & vocabulary of
English & Loo-Choo words, alphabetically arranged with notes
& references to the sentences in the second part.
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ATTRACTIVE COPY:
Attractive copy, with particularly good impression of the
plates. The work is a journey of exploration along the
coast of Korea and the Yellow Seas, about which virtually no
information existed at that time. Conducted in the sloops
"Alceste" & "Lyra."
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This work is the most comprehensive and first accuarte and
reliable account of the islands of Corea & Greaat Loo-Choo
[Ryukyu/Okinawa] to date.
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Capt. Hall, following the British embassy to China under
Lord Amherst in the Alceste, was direced to take the sloop
Lyra, which was part of the embassy, to the coast of "Corea"
to take part in a voyage to examine the coasts of
the little known island group, of which it produced the
first detailed & accurate hydrographic information.
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Hall's work represents the most important primary accounts
of exploration and discovery in the Far East. From the
beginning of his naval career he had been encouraged by his
father to keep a journal, which later became the source for
a series of books and publications describing his travels.
These included Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West
Coast of Corea and the Great Loo-Choo Island in the Japan
Sea [1818], which was one of the first accurate descriptions
of Korea by a European,
.
The FIRST EDITION, London 1818, issued in a small folio, 21
x 28 cm. ALWAYS RARE !
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Hall explored Java in 1813 and as a part of a diplomatic
mission to China under Lord Amherst in 1816 undertook
surveys of the west coast of Korea and the outlying Ryukyu
Islands of Japan.
***
NOTE: The Philadelphia 1818 edition is without most of the
above, but of course contains the original account.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
H. Cordier: BIBLIOTHECA JAPONICA 469
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Abbey: Travel 558
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Hill p.134.
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Alt Japan. Cat. 614.
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BASIL HALL:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_Hall
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541 HALL, Basil.
London 1818, Murray. Blue leather, recent binding, very good
8 aquatint hand-colored engravings, 6 fold out maps & chart,
222p., 1 b.w. engraving. WITH THE AUTHOR'S SIGNED & DATED
LETTER TIPPED IN, ca. 9 x 11.5 cm. FIRST EDITION. R A R E !
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$13000
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ATTRACTIVE COPY:
"Alceste" & "Lyra."
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Islands of Japan.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
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Abbey: Travel 558
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Hill p.134.
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BASIL HALL:
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542 HALL, Basil.
London 1818, Murray. Contemporary full gold stamped leather,
old spine laid down, 8 aquatint hand-colored engravings, 6
fold-out maps & charts, 222p., 1 b.w. engraving,ca 21.5 x 27
cm., gold-stamped, raised bands
FIRST EDITION
R A R E
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ATTRACTIVE COPY:
"Alceste" & "Lyra."
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$11127
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Islands of Japan.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
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Abbey: Travel 558
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Hill p.134.
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BASIL HALL:
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$9112
543 HAMMITZSCH, Horst.
ZEN IN THE ART OF THE TEA CEREMONY.
New York [1980], St. Martin's. Black cloth, very good, dj.,
bibliography, 104p., crisp, bright copy.
FIRST EDITION
The ephemeral nature of the Japanese esthetic has fascinated
the Western mind for over a century. The tea ceremony is a
perfect metaphor defining the Japanese sense of beauty. Together with a history of the ceremony, this text is a valuable contribution to this Zen form of enlightenment. Shibui
Zen at its best...way cool...
A LOVELY BRUSH-PAINTED WORK BY HANABUSA ITCHO
$87
544 [HANABUSA, Itcho].
FUJI YAMA: MOUNT FUJI.
[Japan n.p. n.d. ca. 1730]. A mounted painting on a stiff
card size: 16.1 x 23.6 cm., painting size: 15.8 x 23.3 cm.,
exceptionally clean, verso with typed:"(Mount Fuji) Itcho
the Late Hanabusa)," very clean, no issues.
R A R E !
HANABUSA Itcho [1652-1724] was a famous Kano School painter
of Japan. He also was known by his Go [studio names]: Kunju,
Isaburo, Jiemon, Sukenoshin, and also Chooko, Gyoun,
Hokusoo, Hooshuu, Ikkan Sanjin, Ippoo Kanjin, Itcho,
Kansetsu, Kyoundo, Kyusoodoo, Rinshooan, Rintooan, Rokusoo,
Sasuioo, Sesshoo, Shurinsai, Suisaioo, Undoo, Ushimaro and
Waoo.
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Hanabusa was a stunning painter and woodblock printmaker,
born in Osaka, the second son of a doctor Taga Hakuan, who
served several Daimyo. . Hanabusa's original last name was
also Taga. Hanabusa entered the Buddhist priesthood at age
15 in Edo under the name of Chooko, but was temperamentally
unsuited. Studied then under the celebrated and most famous
of his times, Kanoo Yasunou. Expelled from that studio as a
rebel against the Kanoo tradition !
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Having no other options, he sought patronage of merchants in
big cities rather than the official patronage of Shogun or
Daimyo. In 1698 he was exiled to Miyakejima for making fun
of the Shogun's favorite concubine, allowed to continue
painting while incarcerated under the name Shima Itchoo and
to sell his works.
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Pardoned in 1709, returned to Edo, and led a typical life of
pleasure seeking a kind of Bohemian life. .
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He frequented the Yoshiwara or prostitution quarters in Edo,
where he developed his skill as an excellent recorder of the
contemporary "Ukiyo-life" [Life of the Fleeting World"].
Painted topical subjects, street scenes, strolling singers,
habitu�s of the Yoshiwara prostitutes, good at poetry, and
Haiku which he learned from the most eminent of Japanese
poets, Basho. Many of his paintings of that time had
literary allusions. He eventually found his own school. One
of the most original painters to come out of the Kanoo
School.]
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He painted in a cheerful and lighthearted style, between
Kanoo and Ukiyo-e ["Pictures of the floating world"] style.
A delightful painter deserved of fame. He has been collected
by world museums. The above liberally extracted from
Roberts.
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THE ARTIST:
We are unsure about this work. It can also be the work of
Itcho II [1677-1737], who was the adopted son and pupil of
Hanabusa Itcho the first. See top of page 58 in Roberts.
.
The work not being signed leaves this cataloger in the dark.
The nature of the paper, and the board to which it is laid
down appears to be later than 18th century, and may even be
a Taisho period work [1912-1926] and the typing on the back
only makes it seem more recent. We are not representing this
to be a genuine work, but possibly a "tribute" work drawn by
an unsung copyist. In that vein it is priced accordingly.
***
REFERENCE:
ROBERTS, Laurance P.: A DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS
PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PRINTS, LACQUER, p.58 has a
long paragraph on this eminent and most celebrated Japanese
painter. See also his entry for Itcho II, top p.58.
*
$99
A MAJOR EXHIBITON OF JAPAN'S BEST & MOST TREASURED ARTISTS
545 [HARADA, Hiroshi]. et al.
LIVING NATIONAL TREASURES OF JAPAN.
[Boston 1983, M.F.A.]. Stiff wrs.,very clean, 286p.,glossary
240 color, 11 b.w. photos, 25 x 24 cm., solid copy.
This is an eclectic catalog, covering a wide variety of folk
art works. Covering the development of techniques of
Japanese applied arts, system of protection of applied art
crafts & its present state. Covering ceramics, textiles,
dolls, lacquerer ware, wood and bamboo crafts, metal work,
swords, sword furniture, handmade papers, and other applied
arts.
*
A very high quality catalog, with superb polychrome
photography. Covering the works of Kimura, Nakamura,
Moriguchi, Komiya, Matsubara, Serizawa, Inagaki, Hamada,
Goyo, Takano, Mae, Oba and a host of others.
*
Co-authors/collaborators: Kunio Minami Tetsuro Kitamura,
Shin Yagihashi, Ikoi Otaki & Morihiro Ogawa. Excellent
reference source for recent art works of the highest
caliber.
*
$19
A MAJOR EXHIBITON OF JAPAN'S BEST & MOST TREASURED ARTISTS
546 [HARADA, Hiroshi]. et al.
LIVING NATIONAL TREASURES OF JAPAN.
[Boston 1983, M.F.A.]. Stiff wrs.,very clean, 286p.,glossary
240 color, 11 b. w. photos,former owner's name stamped copy
else clean, bright & solid.
This is an eclectic catalog, covering a wide variety of folk
art works. Covering the development of techniques of
Japanese applied arts, system of protection of applied art
crafts & its present state. Covering ceramics, textiles,
dolls, lacquerer ware, wood and bamboo crafts, metal work,
swords, sword furniture, handmade papers, and other applied
arts.
*
A very high quality catalog, with superb polychrome
photography. Covering the works of Kimura, Nakamura,
Moriguchi, Komiya, Matsubara, Serizawa, Inagaki, Hamada,
Goyo, Takano, Mae, Oba and a host of others.
*
Co-authors/collaborators: Kunio Minami Tetsuro Kitamura,
Shin Yagihashi, Ikoi Otaki & Morihiro Ogawa. Excellent
reference source for recent art works of the highest
caliber.
*
ARCHAEOLOGY, GARDENS, TEA CEREMONY, LACQUER, ARCHITECTURE...
547 HARADA, Jiro.
A GLIMPSE OF JAPANESE IDEALS: Lectures on Japanese Art
And Culture.
Tokyo 1937, Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai. Buff cloth, 239p., very
$15
good, index, 10 color, 167 b.w. plates, small folio, 21.5 x
28.5 cm., small old tape mark on lower spine, else clean and
very bright copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
SCARCE
An excellent art & cultural history, addressing some characteristics of the Japanese which have influenced their art,
certain ideals & characteristics of Japanese art. A survey
of Japanese archaeology, Japanese architecture, the Shoso-in
or Imperial Repository at Nara. Ancient lacquer in Japan
Japanese gardens, Noh Drama, Japanese appreciation of and
attitudes toward art. Cha-no-yu [Tea Ceremony] as a cultural institution. Highly lucid lectures delivered at American
Universities.
$54
548 HARADA, Jiro.
JAPANESE GARDENS.
Boston [1956], Branford. Brown cloth, very clean, 221 b.w.
illustrations, 160p., glossary, large size 8.5 x 11.5 inches
solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Covering the gardens of Japan by historical periods, from
the pre-Kamakura 1183 through the Meiji era 1868. Photos of
these examples, with lucid commentary. A well organized and
scholarly work. A useful reference and guide to all Japan.
$9
549 HARRISSON, Barbara.
ORIENTAL CELADON: The Princesshof Collections.
Exhitibtion 12 May- 3 July 1978.
[Leeuwarden 1978, Garneentelijk Museum Heet Princesshof.]Wrs
very good, about A4 size, 30p., 94 b.w. photos, English text
19 x 26 cm., bibliography, covers some 165 items in all,each
with substantial descriptions.
A very useful source, showing and describing the early productions from South China and Southeast Asia, #1-31;Early
celadon from North China #32-34; Celadon from the South of
the 12th and 13th centuries #35-63;Export productions from
the 14th -17th centuries # 64-129;Celadon from Thailand
#130-151;Japanese celadons #152; Recent productions of China
#153-165. A penned note of the former owner states: " 71 pcs
out of 165 in this catalogue were 'obtained in Indonesia.'
43%." Occasional marginalia or check marks, comments. Nicely
done, obscure resource !
A STUNNING BOOK OF JAPANESE DESIGNS
$46
550 [HARUNA, Shikizan.]
SHIN KYOH MOYOH SHUU: COLLECTION OF ANCIENT & MODERN
TEXTILE PATTERNS.
[Kyoto 1903, Yamada]. Buff Stitched wrs., blind-stamped,[40+
42] folded leaves, Japanese style binding, 2 vols. complete,
[82p.], red tile slips, minor cover dusty, else very clean,
18 x 25 cm., woodblock printed.
Contains original patterns with a total of 80 b.w. and one
color illustrated pages of textile design. The work is very
copious, showing a wide variety of creative and traditional
designs and variations implemented. A Japanese designer wish
book. The work is obscure and rare when found complete.
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The complete work in 2 volumes with embossed covers.
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A WONDERFUL EARLY JAPANESE VIEW TO THE WORLD OF NATIONS
551 HASEGAWA, Sadanobu.
NAGASAKI HANGA BANPAKU ZUE: NAGASAKI WOODBLOCK PRINTS
ILLUSTRATIONS OF ALL NATIONS.
[Japan 1929, Shiudoh]. Accordion folded album, in Chitsu
blue cloth case with ivory clasps, color woodblock printed,
8 prints of ships, 2 color maps 1 folding, [30]p., 31 x 24cm
$340
very pristine clean copy.
A beautiful look at the foreign sailing ships that visited
Nagasaki. Including ships from England, Korea, Ryukyu Island
Russia, India steam paddlewheeler, Holland, America & China.
Each print sheet is 10 x 7.25 inches, with accompanying text
in Japanese.
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Essentially a work discussing and illustrating the vessels
from around the world that have visited Nagasaki with
examples of foreign writing. The color woodblock printed
title sheet shows a globe on its axis, and has two
cinnabar seals and a colorful chain boarder. The folding map
illustrates Eastern Asia beginning with all of Japan,
surrounding islands, Korea & the China mainland.
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The ships are lavishly done, showing flags flying, cannon,
anchor, under sail, national flags, and some with
surrounding scenery. A second map shows a double
hemisphere view of the world against an indigo background.
Each continent is named.
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CONDITION:
A very handsome addition to any collection or library in
superb condition. Books of this subject and vintage are
quite R A R E !
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$8000
552 HASHIMOTO, Fumio.
ARCHITECTURE IN THE SHOIN STYLE: Japanese Feudal Residences.
Tokyo [1981], Kodansha. Grey boards,very clean, 248p.,index,
bibliography, glossary, 20 color, 155 b.w. photos, trans. &
adapted by H. M. Horton, nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent monographic study, addresses the origin of the
Shoin style, early Shoin style, Shoin buildings of the
Mooyama period. The Edo period Shoin, the Sukiya & Minka
Shoin types.
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Nicely done, well illustrated art history.
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$26
A FAMOUS COLOUR MAP BY SADAHIDE-STAR PUPIL OF KUNISADA
553 HASHIMOTO, Gyokuransai. [UTAGAWA, Sadahide.]
MUTSU DEWA KOKUGUN KOOTEI ZEN ZU: COMPLETE MAP OF MUTSU AND
DEWA PROVINCES WITH HALF OF ECHIGO PROVINCE.
N.p. [1868], Gyokuransai. A large color woodblock printed
map, 1 meter 45.5 x 92 cm.,minor old worming, else very good
hand-printed woodblocks, pastel vegetal dyes, handmade paper
symbol key, beautifully executed with superb charm. R A R E
Sadahide [1807-1873] was an excellent artist and stylist. He
was an Ukiyo-e painter who dogged foreigners in Yokohama,and
made large numbers of "Yokohama E" or prints of foreigners;
he was also know for his lovely landscape prints often done
in a series of three single but matching prints ie tryptich,
that again connected to other groups of three to form a long
panoramic panel of views of famous sights & Shogun or Imperial processions. He lived in Edo & worked under the master
painter & Ukiyo-e print-maker Kunisada I. He was a prolific
print maker and cartographer. His "Bird's Eye View" maps are
among the most spectacular and decorative ever done in the
mid 19th century, and show a high degree of artistic skill,
understanding of composition and three-dimensional drawing.
He was truly a unique and creative artist and far ahead of
his time.
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This map is a prime example of his keen ability to
imagine, or project himself above the land, as if he were
floating in a balloon, while he sketched the country side.
Per Namba..."maps of Mutsu & Dewa [provinces] in the Northeastern part of Honshuu, were not published at all until
1868 [first year of the restoration of the Meiji Emperor to
the seat of power], the last year of the Edo period, when
the Shogunate collapsed." This most charming map shows the
coast, mountains, rivers, lakes in a pictorial and highly
artistic manner.
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WHO WAS HASHIMOTO GYOKURANSAI:
His works are always graphically pleasant to view and have
a magical charm. His use of delicate and pastel vegetal
colors was a confirmation of his committment to the use of
traditional coloring, while many of his contemporaries
were enthralled with the new aniline or foreign pigments,
that made so many Meiji prints garish and bright.
This work is truly superb for and ready framing and library
display. All of his maps are quite R A R E ! Cited and illustrated on 4 full pages in color in in M. Namba: OLD MAPS IN
JAPAN as plate #46 pp.86-89, with text on p.190. Due to the
very large nature of this map, and difficuly to get a good
digital photo we have also posted a scanned from the above
book, which shows this map in all its color, large size and
glory. Sadahide was also one of eleven Japanese
woodblock print-makers who presented their artistic
examples at the Paris Exposition of 1866, receiving the
Legion d'Honneur. This map folds down to about 18 x 26 cm.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
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L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS: p.135. [A major
woodblock print artist of the mid-19th Century. Well
collected by world museums & collectors.
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KOBE CITY MUSEUM. EZU TO FUKEI, E NO YONA CHIZU, CHIZU NO
YONA E: BETWEEN LANDSCAPE PAINTING AND PANORAMIC MAPS.
[Literal Title: PICTURE MAPS & LANDSCAPES, PICTURE-LIKE MAPS
AND MAP-LIKE PICTURES.]
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HASHIYAMA, Takashi. et al. BAKUMATSU MEIJI BUNMEI KAIKA:
The Westernization of Japan in Ukiyo-e.
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This is one of the best monographs on Sadahide, showing a
large variety of his color woodcut prints and books.
KANAGAWA KENRITSU REKISHI HAKUBUTSUKAN. YOKOHAMA UKIYOE TO
SORATOBU ESHI, GOUNTEI SADAHIDE: SPECIAL EXHIBITION:
YOKOHAMA UKIYOE: LIFE AND WOODCUT WORKS OF GOUNTEI SADAHIDE.
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FOLIO SIZE, WITH EXCELLENT COLOR WOODCUTS & COMPOSITION
554 HATTORI, Torazo.
YAMATO-E MONYO SHUN KA SHU JU: JAPANESE DESIGNS OF SPRING,
SUMMER, AUTUMN & WINTER.
[Kyoto 1934, Uchida]. Stiff board covers, folio 30.5 x 42.5
cm., 10 fine color woodcut color prints tipped in, pristine
condition prints, cover edges worn, else a very nice solid
copy of a rare book.
FIRST & ONLY OBSCURE EDITION
A STUNNING WOODBLOCK PRINTED "ART DECO" "AVANT-GARDE" ALBUM
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A folio sized large color-printed woodblock accordion folded
album with ten stunning "Art Deco" Japanese prints with
creative and skilled composition and fantastic color
use, reflecting the "Avant-Garde" movement.
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CONTENTS:
$2725
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Title page in Japanese listing ten print titles. Each print
is lightly tipped in to the album at the top edge, each
21 x 31.7 cm.
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Each woodblock print is printed in stunning polychrome or
multi-colors. Each is a masterpiece work, with excellent
registry and color, each is flawless, no issues.
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THE WOODCUT PRINTS:
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1. Depicts a bird with cherry blossoms and Yanagi [weeping
willow] tree.
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2. Shows a large paulownia floral Mon on a grand-size
textile partition, indicating the Imperial family home, with
white pear blossoming tree.
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3. A stunning iris with bamboo lattice, colorful flowers and
leaves.
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4. Illustrates a pair of water-foul in the river, with a
double cherry blossom on the shore and three rocks, gentle
flowing wave patterns.
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5. Two bamboo stalks and a new bamboo shoot, eight bamboo
leaves in purple, red and green. Fascinating composition.
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6. A stunning scene showing a blue butterfly hovering over a
wheat-like flower head, with red and green leaves, with a
pale yellow flower in bloom. There is some crushed mica used
to pattern of the wind in the background, flowing behind the
flowers and butterfly. The use of mica is the most difficult
and complicated form of woodblock printing ever used in
Japan. It is a special technique, involving the use of mica
crushed into a "glittering" ink-like color, reflecting
silver color. Indicative of a master artist and superb block
printer at his best. Seldom used technique due to its high
level of application difficulty.
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7. An owl in a cypress tree, with black and white trunk and
leaves. The owl has brown outer feathers, pale cr�me chest
feathers with a blue-black beak and large eyes with gray
outline. The background in a diagonal purple within a gray
sky, impressive image and composition.
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8. Weeping willow sprig in the foreground, a traditional
Japanese bridge with its red-lacquer posts and rail, topped
with a bronze miniature Buddhist pagoda. In the background
are two round bamboo baskets, each a different color:
foremost is gold with gray background, the second is purple,
both sit before a powerful indigo-blue "V" shaped
background, with a pale blue-silver second background from
the upper left corner progressing through the left half of
the image to the lower right corner. A stunning composition
and creative use of color.
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9. Two Peony flowers, one in white the other in crimson,
with black leaves, against a green-covered mountain with
oxidized copper-ochre background. Behind the two mountains
are two very tall and jagged mountains with two
streams of clouds in brilliant white moving half-way across
the sheet. Yet another stunning composition and imaginative
and very creative use of color and forms.
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10. Pink flowers with tiny white stamens on a dark brown
twig, the background is a blue ocean with lovely
wave-patterns in silver, behind which is a green mountain,
and a silver background, again special and skillful use of
crushed mica to indicate the sea spray rising from the ocean
waves. The foreground has pale brown, beige and cream with
silver grass and twigs in a delicate pattern. Beautifully
executed composition and creative use of color
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Please view the images posted to our website for this gem.
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This is a stunning example of some of Japan's best "Art
Deco" and "Avant-Garde" work of the period.
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CONDITION:
The front album cover is woodblock-printed paper, with a
purple floral pattern and black Sumi-ink Kanji titles. The
back cover is covered in a crepe-like embossed pattern in
beige. Both covers are well worn on the edges and just
inside from the edges, and the internal boards are showing
on the edges. The covers have performed their duty to
protect the contents.
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The contents are exceptionally clean, if not pristine. The
front end papers are a gold-fleck hand-made Washi paper
covered thick board pages. Each page has a gauze-like cotton
hinge material inside and under the page covered paper. Each
page hinge is solid, intact and firm. Each page is covered
in a "gauze" pattern embossed paper laid down over the stiff
board pages. Each print is lightly tipped-in at the top
edge, the balance is loose, revealing the verso to any
interested observer.
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There is a small amount of foxing to the "gauze" paper
covering and the title page. Otherwise each print is
exceptionally clean, no foxing or other issues whatsoever.
We do not like to use the word 'pristine' however in this
case it is the proper adjective to describe the flawless
condition of each print.
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The book can and should be opened as the artist & publisher
intended, flat to show two lovely images in juxtaposition.
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The last print is facing the colophon.
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By and large an excellent example of mid 1930's Japanese
"Art Deco," artistic compositions, "modern" and "creative"
use of color, design and artistic concepts of "modernity."
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A BEAUTIFUL COLOR WORK ON TEXTILES, CERAMICS, LACQUER &C...
$1307
555 HAUGE, Victor. et al.
FOLK TRADITIONS IN JAPANESE ART.
[New York 1978, Intl. Exhibition Foundation]. Brown cloth,
very clean, 272p., 65 color, 205 b. w. photos, bibliography,
glossary,covers 231 items,co-author Takako Hauge, solid copy
small folio 23 x 27.5 cm., nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
This excellent catalog illustrates and discusses beautiful
art wares from paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, lacquer, wood, metal and other crafts. Drawing on
Japan's rich tradition of two and three dimensional artworks this catalog covers each discipline in turn, with many
illustrations and captions for each. A very useful reference
for any student or collector. Covering works mosty from the
16-19th centuries. Nicely done.
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FIRST & ONLY LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 125 NUMBERED COPIES
556 HAWLEY, Frank.
WHALES AND WHALING IN JAPAN.
Kyoto 1958-59, [Kawakita]. Goat skin spine over boards, dj.,
original boxed case, printed on hand made papers, 354p., 18
collotypes, 1 color woodcut folding frontispiece, excellent
copy, prospectus layed in. FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION 125
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.THE FIRST AND ONLY LIMITED, NUMBERED EDITION OF 125 COPIES
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. PRINTED ON RARE HAND-MADE WASHI PAPER WITH DECKLE EDGES
.
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THE AUTHOR WROTE TWO OF THREE PLANNED TITLES:
A very RARE & DeLuxe Edition, printed on handmade Washi
paper, fabricated of pure Kozo [Brous-sonetia Kazinoki
Sieb.] made by the master paper-maker Endo Tadao of
$15
Shiroishi village. The paper was only made during the
winter months when the strongest and most durable fibers are
harvested to make good solid paper. Please see below for the
author's first book. This one being his second and last
title.
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SPECIAL TECHNIQUE WITH HAND-BURNISHED CAMELLIA LEAVES:
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To harden and impart a gloss to the paper, each sheet was
hand-burnished while they were still on the drying boards
with camellia leaves, a ancient and difficult process,
seldom used after the late 1950's.
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TOGETHER WITH: A COPY OF THE PROSPECTUS:
There is an excellent copy of the book prospectus included.
This is an exact sample of the book, which is also printed
on hand-made Washi paper, printed in red and black ink, the
same approximate size as the book, 23 x 30.5 cm., and states
"Prospectus" at the top left corner.
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THE CONTENTS:
The first printed page discusses the number of copies, with
other informative notes by Hawley, giving the contents, and
discussion of volume 2 where he states:
"...which, it is hoped, will appear before the end of 1959,
contains...." 2 pages of his comments."
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Followed by the Preface, 7 pages, dated Sept. 11, 1958,
Yamashina, Kyoto. Then page 215 text is shown, along with a
double-size sheet of b.w. photo showing "Plate IIB. Ainus
[native people of Hokkaido Island] Making a Feast of
Dolphin-meat [from Tani-Gentan's Ezokiko, MS., 1799]," pages
216-218.
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The back of p.218 shows the price of volume I "WHALES AND
WHALING IN JAPAN," along with the booksellers who will
distribute this and other Hawley titles. The Prospectus was
hand bound with a buff-color silken cord, affixed in three
places, nicely done !
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BOOK ORDER FORMS:
Also included are two 13.5 x 13.5 book order card forms for
"WHALES AND WHALING IN JAPAN," Edition Limited to 125
Copies." This was likely sent by the author to prospective
buyers, along with the Prospectus, to be sent to the author
for purchase, where the buyer indicates his "name, address,
the number of copies and a draft for Yen or $ is enclosed.
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THE FRONTISPIECE:
The large folding frontispiece is a color woodblock print
which required a total of 15 individual blocks, with a
total of 30 printing stages.
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THE MONOGRAPH:
This monograph is complete as issued, and is Q U I T E
R A R E. Each page is a large Washi sheet, with deckle edge,
the overall book size is 24 x 31.5 cm., plus illustrations.
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THE CONTENTS:
The contents covers the introduction, Japanese names of
whales, and related fish: the Morse & the Narwahl, the
Beluga & other Dolphins in Japan.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
There is a useful bibliography of Japanese books on Whales &
Whaling at the end.
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POSTSCRIPT:
The postscript, covers a note on the hand-made papers used
in this book.
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RARE AND UNUSUAL SUBJECT:
This is a substantial study of the Japanese whales, and how
the Japanese fished for them, the harvesting & capturing
techniques. Illustrating how the whales were hand-winched to
the beach, and the following dissection.
.
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THE BINDING:
The book is hand-bound in lovely brown goat skin over Washi
paper covered boards. The slipcase box is covered in a
lovely Washi paper with flecks of brown bark against natural
white fibers. The folk art of Japanese paper and binding
evident.
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A superb example of the great Japanese art of the book, its
lovely binding, paper and Washi-covered slipcase makes a
great presentation.
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CONDITION:
The excellent dust jacket is in a mylar protector.
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The slipcase is likewise in the excellent collector's
condition.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
HAWLEY, Frank.: AN ENGLISH SURGEON IN JAPAN IN 1864-1865: An
Extract From the Private Journal of John T. Comeford.
FIRST & ONLY LIMITED NUMERED EDITION OF 100 COPIES, 1954.
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Note: Please check with us we may have the above title in
stock.
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website.
557 HAWLEY, W.M. comp.
JAPANESE CHRONOLOGY. Oriental Culture Chart #23.
Hollywood 1956, Hawley. Folding paper chart 27 x 35 inches,
very good.
Genealogy of the gods, list of Emperors, regents, Shoguns,
$5585
administrators, art periods, & a table of year periods, with
co-relation with Western dates & the 60 year cycle system.
$19
JAPANESE CREST [MON] DESIGNS. Oriental Culture Chart #21a.
Hollywood [1953], Hawley. Red stiff wrs., very good, 34p.,
list of family names, 211 b.w. illustrations of Mon, well
identified by family name & meaning, 21.5 x 16.5 inches or
72 x 55 cm., unused, clean solid copy, shows 220 crests.
$15
JAPANESE SWORD SCHOOLS. Oriental Culture Chart #24a.
Hollywood, 1944, Hawley. Single sheet,folded, 73.5 x 58.5 cm
like new, map, alphabetical list of schools and their sword
makers, dates of work, all Japanese provinces noted, clean &
solid.
FIRST EDITION
A very useful resource for any collector of Japanese swords,
arms, armour and Samurai interest.
$15
JAPANESE SWORDS. Oriental Culture Chart #11.
Hollywood 1945, Hawley. Chart, 75 x 59 cm., gives terms,
methods of forging, list of swordsmiths &c., folded 4 times
as new, useful reference for collectors and students.
Shows parts of a sword and the Japanese names, list of
famous swordsmiths, and value, dates, types of swords,
lengths, forging process, five basic steels, care of swords,
a Japanese 'Shaku' measurement scale vs. inches.
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AN EXHAUSTIVE REFERENCE LIST OF SWORD MAKERS & DETAILS
$12
JAPANESE SWORDSMITHS. THE FIRST EDITION.
13,000 NAMES USED BY ABOUT 12,000 SWORDSMITIHS FROM 700 TO
Hollywood 1966-67, Hawley. Blue cloth, FIRST EDITION, 2 vol.
set, 492+756p. [1257p .in all], swordmaker index, very clean
solid, the complete set, 14 x 21 cm., very nice set.
R A R E !
THE ORIGINAL FIRST & BEST EDITION
Perhaps the most comprehensive, useful single resource on
Japanese swordsmiths ever published in English.
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Hawley was an avid collector of Japanese swords and had a
magnificent collection. He was also an astute student of
Japanese and could read and write with much skill. His
books, charts and pamphlets are all useful to those who do
not read Japanese. For them he opens a whole new world into
the world of Japanese swords.
*
The book is nicely organized for easy use, entries are in
alphabetical order, place, type of sword made, teacher,
school, dates, Kanji name & place characters.
*
Complete, with the supplemental lists of 4000 swordsmiths,
steel and temper line characteristics of 2500 smiths,
glossary of 1000 sword terms, 30 pages of illustrations with
numerous tables.
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This work remains the standard and "classic" for sword
students, collectors, dealers and museums.
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An invaluable comprehensive reference resource, copious in
nature.
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AN EXHAUSTIVE REFERENCE LIST OF SWORD MAKERS & DETAILS
$425
JAPANESE SWORDSMITHS. THE FIRST EDITION.
13,000 NAMES USED BY ABOUT 12,000 SWORDSMITIHS FROM 700 TO
Hollywood 1966-67, Hawley. Blue cloth, FIRST EDITION, 2 vol.
set, 492+756p. [1257p .in all], swordmaker index, very clean
solid, the complete set, 14 x 21 cm., EXTRA CLEAN SHARP COPY
vol. 1 in mylar dj. RARE! THE ORIGINAL FIRST & BEST EDITION
Perhaps the most comprehensive, useful single resource on
Japanese swordsmiths ever published in English.
*
Hawley was an avid collector of Japanese swords and had a
magnificent collection. He was also an astute student of
Japanese and could read and write with much skill. His
books, charts and pamphlets are all useful to those who do
not read Japanese. For them he opens a whole new world into
the world of Japanese swords.
*
The book is nicely organized for easy use, entries are in
alphabetical order, place, type of sword made, teacher,
school, dates, Kanji name & place characters.
*
Complete, with the supplemental lists of 4000 swordsmiths,
steel and temper line characteristics of 2500 smiths,
glossary of 1000 sword terms, 30 pages of illustrations with
numerous tables.
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This work remains the standard and "classic" for sword
students, collectors, dealers and museums.
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An invaluable comprehensive reference resource, copious in
nature.
***
563 HAWLEY, W.M.
BUDDHIST SYMBOLS ON THE JAPANESE SWORD.
Hollywood [1974], Hawley. Stiff green wrs., very good, 17p.,
$500
illustrated.A useful monograph to those who want to identify
what the Buddhist deities or know how they look, illustrates
32 varities, plus Buddhist symbols on Tsuba, Vajra et al.
$15
564 HAYASHI, Ryoichi.
THE SILK ROAD AND THE SHOSO-IN.
New York [1975], Weatherhill. Blue cloth,very clean,40 color
166 b.w. photos plates, fold out color plate, 181p., 19 x 24
cm., chronology, solid copy, nice dust jacket. FIRST EDITION
Covers the Shoso-in past & present. Historical sketch,
architecture of, Tempyo craftwork, Jen-sheng fragments.
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Foreign goods from the T'ang Court. Shoso-in legacy,
Todai-ji, ceremonial objects. Introduction of continental
culture: diffusion of Persian culture. Shoso-in motifs &
designs, in search of ornamental beauty.
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Emergence of a Japanese style. Survey of Shoso-in treasures,
materials & techniques. Gallery of Horyu-ji treasures.
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ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS CATALOG OF SUPERB ASIAN ANTIQUITIES
565 HAYASHI, T[adamasa.]
LA COLLECTION HAYASHI: Dessins, Estampes, Livres Illustres.
OBJECTS D'ART ET PEINTURES DE LA CHINE ET DU JAPON.
Paris 1903, n.p. Stiff brown decorated paper wrs.,vol.2 of 2
327p., many engraved plates, index of artist names, French
text, 1743 items described, 22 x 20.8 cm., solid copy, spine
restored, contents very clean, no marks or issues. R A R E !
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$12
. THE FAMOUS AND GREATLY CELEBRATED HAYASHI COLLECTION OF
.
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IMPORTANT JAPANESE, CHINESE & KOREAN ART OBJECTS
.
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This legendary work covers: Japanese, Chinese & Korean:
Buddhist sculpture, sculptures, bronzes, paintings, lacquer
ware, bronze masks, porcelains. Netsuke in ivory & wood &
buttons. Also Inro, embroideries, religious textiles,
diverse metal objects, ceramics, arms, armor, swords, Tsuba,
smoking utensils [Kiseru], combs, Ukiyo-e paintings &c., &c.
.
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FIRST AND ONLY LIMITED EDITION IN TWO VOLUMES:
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The work was issued in a Limited Edition, in 2 volumes,
bound in decorated brown stiff paper. This work is by and
large one of the most valuable illustrated reference
resource of the early 20th century.
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WHO WAS HAYASHI TADAMASA [1853-1906]:
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Hayashi was a famous and outstanding Japanese art dealer
with a gallery in Paris. From 1878 until his death, he
organized and supported several large auction sales from his
inventory. He was also an exhibitor at the international
Paris Exhibition of 1900. He engaged art connoisseur M.S.
Bing to write the text to this and other auction sales
catalogs. This and other auction sales were Sales were done
at the L'Hotel Drout over several days.
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Hayashi contributed significantly to the formation of French
taste and knowledge of Japanese art in the late 19th
century.
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RARE HELIOGRAVURE PLATES: BY HELIOG P. DUJARDIN, A FAMOUS
PHOTOGRAPHER:
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Volume 1 contains 1646 fine examples, well described and
cataloged by M.S. Bing. The work was originally bound in the
brown decorated stiff paper covers. Illustrated with 31 fine
full-page heliogravures executed by Heliog P. Dujardin,
with tissue guards before each of the heliogravures
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We now offer volume 2 only:
Volume 2 contains 27 full-page, finely executed monochrome
Heliogravure plates by Heliog P. Dujardin, a famous
photographer of Japanese art objects, ivories, Netsuke,
Ojime, and Sagemono in the 1880's.
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ARTIST INDEX:
Contains a copious index of artists found in this catalog.
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RARITY:
This book seldom comes to market, and when found is
usually lacking many of the rare heliogravure plates, see
above.
.
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CONDITION
Volume 2:
Binding: The work is in the original brown-decorated stiff
paper. The spine has been restored with cloth, over which
the old spine was laid down and mended. The book is solid
and firm. Several pages are uncut, as issued. Covers show a
very minor bit of wear to the extremities as usual, else
clean, solid and firm. The tissue guards over each of the
engraved illustrations are present. Complete as issued. We
note others selling single plates from this work for about
$100, each by Dujardin.
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Contents:
The contents are very clean and solid, there are no marks
or issues with the plates or text.
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website.
$400
A MOST SUPERB REFERENCE ON TEA CEREMONY & RELATED ITEMS
566 HAYASHIYA, Seizo.
CHANOYU: Japanese Tea Ceremony.
[Tokyo 1979], Japan Society. Black
stiff wrappers, very
clean, 189p., 35 color, 104 b. w. photos, glossary, index,
biblioraphy, very solid bright copy, 21 x 29.5 cm., in very
nice dust jacket.
The catalogue of an exhibition, and was part of the
nationwide Japan Today program.
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Includes essays: Tea In Japan, from its origins to the
late 16th century by H.P. Varley, Tea in Japan, from late
16th century to present, by L.A. Cort, Tea Ceremony, by
R. Castile, also contributions by S. Castile. Catalogue
includes paintings, writings, containers and scoops, serving
bowls, &c.
.
A highly useful resource.
*
A SUPERB SOURCE ON TEA CEREMONY, TEA HOUSES AND OBJECTS
$20
567 HAYASHIYA, Tatsusaburo. et al.
JAPANESE ARTS AND THE TEA CEREMONY.
Vol.15. HEIBONSHA SURVEY OF JAPANESE ART.
New York [1980], Weatherhill.Blue cloth,very clean, 34 color
41 b. w. photo plates, 2 fold-out color plates, 25 b. w.
ilustrations, 186p., co-authors M. Nakamura & S. Hayashiya,
19 x 24 cm., 2nd printing, solid copy.
Excellent study, covers origins of the tea ceremony, formal,
semiformal and informal. Ami, Juko, Jo-o and Rikyu. Spirit
of Wabi, utensils of tea. Suki: Artistic taste, Oribe's
taste for irregularity, Koetsu's spirit of resistance.
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Sansai the conservative. Expansion of the tea room.
Rusticity refined, Enshu and the Daimyo style of tea.
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Harmony, taste, tea as a work of art, tea garden, beauty
in tea, Wabi. WAY COOL !
*
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Arntzen 1552
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A SUPERB SOURCE ON TEA CEREMONY, TEA HOUSES AND OBJECTS
568 HAYASHIYA, Tatsusaburo. et al.
JAPANESE ARTS AND THE TEA CEREMONY.
Vol.15. HEIBONSHA SURVEY OF JAPANESE ART.
New York [1980], Weatherhill.Blue cloth,very clean, 34 color
41 b. w. photo plates, 2 fold-out color plates, 25 b. w.
ilustrations, 186p., co-authors M. Nakamura & S. Hayashiya,
19 x 24 cm., 2nd printing,bright, solid in nice dust jacket.
Excellent study, covers origins of the tea ceremony, formal,
semiformal and informal. Ami, Juko, Jo-o and Rikyu. Spirit
of Wabi, utensils of tea. Suki: Artistic taste, Oribe's
taste for irregularity, Koetsu's spirit of resistance.
$26
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Sansai the conservative. Expansion of the tea room.
Rusticity refined, Enshu and the Daimyo style of tea.
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Harmony, taste, tea as a work of art, tea garden, beauty
in tea, Wabi. WAY COOL !
*
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Arntzen 1552
*
$29
569 HAYNES, Robert E.
EXHIBITION CATALOG #01.
[Japanese Swords, Armor, Tsuba]
[San Francisco 1981, Haynes]. Stiff wrs., very good, price
list, many b.w. photos, glossary, covering 372 detail items,
clean solid as new. HIS VERY FIRST CATALOGUE
R A R E !
Property of the late Duke of Windsor K.G., Admiral
Kichisaburo Nomura, Colonal Victor Cadwell et al. Eminetly
important Japanese swords, fittings, armor & books.
*
A useful reference source for collectors & students.
***
[Japanese Swords, Armor, Tsuba]
[San Francisco 1982, Haynes]. Stiff wrs., very good, many bw
photos, 473 well described lots, price list, as new copy, a
very clean and solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
HIS RARE SECOND CATALOGUE
Important Japanese Kodogu and Gaiso and works of art, fine
Tsuba [1400-1900], Kamakura Kogai and Menuki, Fuchi-kashira,
$46
Kozuka, Ryu-gashira no Hachi, fine woodcut prints, books and
auction catalogs. An excellent reference for collectors.
*
$75
IMPORTANT JAPANESE IROGANE, KOTSUBA, MENUKI, KOZUKA, FUCHI,
San Francisco 1982, Haynes. Stiff pictorial color wrs., 93p.
259 b.w. photos, very good, with artisan signature index,
good auction catalog, 355 lots, with prices realized sheet,
as new copy, clean solid.
SUBTITLE: continued: to 1600, Menuki from Muromachi to Edo,
fine Fuchi Kashira and Kozuka Jingasa, Abumi, arrows and
horse bits, fine woodblock prints & books of prints, books
on swords & Tsuba.
*
Useful priced reference.
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$75
IMPORTANT EARLY IRON AND KINKO TSUBA.
San Francisco 1982, Haynes. Color pictorial stiff wrs.,100p.
Tsuba artisan index, 480 b.w. photos, price realized list,
very good, 355 well described items, as new copy, clean and
solid.
SUBTITLE: Featuring Kamakura to Edo period Katchushi, early
Saotome and Tembo school, Muromachi Kamakura Bori & Onin styles, Ko-Shoami and Ko-Nara &c, &c. Profusely illustrated,
with b.w photos, and detail descriptions. Useful reference.
$80
[Japanese Swords, Armor, Tsuba�]
[San Francisco 1983, Haynes]. Stiff color wrs., 146p.,like
new copy, index of Tsuba and other fittings artists, prices
realized list,480 items,an exact reprint of the FIRST & ONLY
EDITION.
! VOL.5 IS NOW THE RAREST OF ALL HIS CATALOGS !
An excellent reference and source for Tsuba, fittings, woodblock prints, Netsuke, Inro, and books on swords and Tsuba.
Preface addresses Haruta, Suruga, Kamakura, Onin, HeianjoZogan & other Tsuba. Also covered in the sale are early Menuki, Kozuka & Kogai, Fuchi-Kashira, mounted Tsuka, Tsuka and
sword braker, Mempo & Katana Kake, various metal work, masks
Tabakoire and Kizeruzutsu &c. Valuable & useful source book,
covers 594 well described items.
$126
[Japanese Swords, Armor, Tsuba�]
[San Francisco 1983, Haynes]. Stiff color wrs., 142p., very
clean, solid copy, like new,422 well described & illustrated
lots, price list.
Profusely illustrated auction catalog of important tsuba,
menuki,bokuto, woodblock prints, koshirae, sword pistol &
kana mono &c.
*
A useful current guide to prices, as well as a useful
illustrated reference & guide book.
***
$80
Masterpieces Tsuba and Kodogu from the Hans Conreid and
[San Francisco] 1983. Stiff color wrs., very good, 46 color,
about 600 b.w. photos, 278p., signature of fittings artists
and schools, excellent catalog covering 351 individual lots,
clean solid copy, as new.
With prices realized list. Containg Kamakura Katchushi...
important woodblock prints by Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige, &
Hasui.
*
A good reference for the speciality, Japanese arms, armour,
tsuba, blades, furniture, helmets &c.
*
A useful current book.
***
$80
[Including Important 19th & 20th Century Japanese Woodblock
[San Francisco 1984, Haynes].Color pictorial stiff wrs., 208
pages, many b.w. photos, glossary of armor and sword furniture,terminology, sword characteristics & Tsuba, price list,
711 lots, as new copy.
An auction catalog of Tsuba, Menuki, Kozuka, Fuchi-Kashira,
& important 19th & 20th century Japanese woodblock prints &
books. An excellent reference for students and collectors.
***
$75
[Japanese Swords, Armor, Tsuba, Japanese Woodblock Books
[San Francisco 1984, Haynes]. Stiff color wrs., very good,
207p., many b.w. photos, results of sale #7,8,9, price list,
524 lots, as new copy.
An excellent reference source, covering masterpiece & highly
imortant Tsuba, Menuki, Kozuka, Fuchi-kashira from eminent
collections in America, England, France & Japan. Also
woodblock printed Japanese books [E-hon], Jidai, &c.
***
HAYNES ENDED HIS SALES CATALOGS WITH #10.
[Japanese Swords, Armor, Tsuba, Japanese Art Reference Books
San Francisco 1984, Haynes. Stiff color wrs., very good, 665
b.w. photos, 193p., with price estimates and price realized
list, glossary, results of Sale #9, like new copy, clean and
solid. HIS LAST SALE CATALOG
Haynes began his sales with catalog #1 in 1981, and ended on
a high-note, with this, his last catalog #10. The complete
set is in 10 uniform volumes.
***
An excellent reference source, covering a total of 782 well
described lots. Including important Tsuba, Menuki, Kozuka,
Fuchi-Kashira, Kabuto, Japanese art reference books &
woodblock prints. Including the works of Jacoulet, Keith,
Munakata, Saito, Seiler, Yoshida & a host of others.
***
Please inquire with us as we may have the other volumes from
#1 onwards.
***
An invaluable priced guide.
$75
***
$80
A MAJOR REFERENCE RESOURCE ON ALL JAPANESE ART SUBJECTS
579 HEIBONSHA SURVEY OF JAPANESE A
THE HEIBONSHA SURVEY OF JAPANESE ART.
The Complete 31 Volume Set.
New York 1976-80, Weatherhill. Blue marbled cloth, very nice
31 vol. set, profusely illustrated in color & b.w., about
150-190pp. per vol., with index volume, bright, clean set,
all in original dust jackets & protectors. COMPLETE ! RARE
THE COMPLETE SET OF 31 VOLUMES
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The 31 volume set titles are:
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1. Major Themes in Japanese Art
2. The Beginnings of Japanese Art
3. Shinto Art
4. Asuka Buddhist Art
5. Nara Buddhist Art
6. The Silk Road and the Shoso-in
7. Temples of Nara
8. Art in Japanese Esoteric Buddhism
9. Heian Temples
10. Painting in the Yamato Style
11. Sculpture of the Kamakura Period
12. Japanese Ink Painting
13. Feudal Architecture of Japan
14. Momoyama Decorative Painting
15. Japanese Arts & the Tea Ceremony
16. Japanese Costume & Textile Arts
17. Momoyama Genre Painting
18. Edo Painting
19. The Nambam Art of Japan
20. Edo Architecture
21. Traditional Domestic Architecture
22. Traditional Woodblock Prints
23. Japanese Painting in the Literati Style
24. Modern Currents in Japanese Art
25. Japanese Art in World Perspective
26. Folk Arts and Crafts of Japan
27. The Art of Japanese Calligraphy
28. The Garden Art of Japan
29. The Art of Japanese Ceramics
30. Japanese Art: A Cultural Appreciation
31. General index to the whole set.
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The ultimate single and great monographic resource for
Japanese art reference and art history, complete !
***
SHIPPING COSTS:
This is a large, heavy set, appropriate extra packing,
shipping and insurance will apply. Please inquire prior to
ordering so we may advise the shipping costs. If going
abroad, wire transfer is the only acceptable form of
pre-payment accepted, shipping will be by Federal Express.
*
ELEPHANT FOLIO HAND-COLORED LITHOGRAPHS OF PERRY IN JAPAN
580 HEINE, Peter Bernard William.
GRAPHIC SCENES OF THE JAPAN EXPEDITION.
New York 1856, Putnam. Tall folio, single hand colored litho
of "PASSING THE RUBICON," 82.5 x 56.5 cm., slight browning,
marginal tears, mounted on a stiff cardboard, VERY R A R E !
This work preceded the famous three volume set published in
1856: THE JAPAN EXPEDITION. GRAPHIC SCENES OF THE JAPAN
EXPEDITION was a spectacular work and contained 10 hand
tinted large and nine smaller colored lithographs to
document the arrival of Perry & his Squadron.
*
Most were drawn by Heine the young German who was the
expedition artist. The complete work includes:
1. PORTRAIT OF M.C. PERRY.
2. MACAO FROM PENHA HILL.
3. PAGODA OF WHAMPOA.
4. OLD CHINA STREET IN CANTON.
5. KUNG-TWA, AT ON-NA, LEW CHEW.
6. MIA, OR ROADSIDE CHAPEL AT YOKU-HAMA.
7. TEMPLE AT BEN-TENG,IN THE HARBOR OF SIMODA.
8. STREET & BRIDGE AT SIMODA.
9. TEMPLE OF THE HA-TSHU-MAN-YA TSCHU-RO, AT SIMODA.
10. GRAVEYARD AT THE SIMODA, DIO ZENGE.
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Of these exceedingly RARE lithographs one prints is
now offered: PASSING THE RUBICON documents the event of July
11, 1853 wherein Lt. Silas Bent from the Mississippi's first
cutter confronted Japanese guard boats and a coastal Junk.
This is illustrated in S. Morrison: "OLD BRUIN" COMMODORE
MATTHEW CALBRAITH PERRY on p.327. This scene shows the
American sounding party at work on Monday morning [July
11th], "...when a flotilla of thirty to forty guard boats
filled with soldiers who presented quite a bristling
front with their spears and matchlocks, while their
$1800
lacquered caps and shields flashed brightly in the sun
confronted the flag launch under charge of Lt. Bent & the
senior Japanese officer made minatory gestures with his
iron fan and yelled orders which nobody in the American
launch understood. The Lieutenant, anxious to avoid a crash,
altered his collision course but dispatched another boat to
the Mississippi to ask Capt. Lee to move closer. On the
steamer's approach the guard boats retired. And Perry
named the nearest point of land 'Point Rubicon' because no
foreign ship had passed it for three centuries." See
Morrison p.328.
*
The lithograph PASSING THE RUBICON is 83 x 56.5 cm. overall,
print size is 83 x 49.5 cm., with top and side edges
trimmed, bottom edge slightly trimmed; overall browned
with some surface scuffs, tears, laid down on an old
cardboard, complete illustration present, with minor faults.
*
The complete title reads: PASSING THE RUBICON. Lieut's.
Bent in the Mississippi's First Cutter Forcing His Way
Through a fleet of Japanese Boats While Surveying the
Bay of Yedo, July 11th., 1853. To Commodore M.C. Perry,
Officers and men of the Japan Expedition this print is
respectfully dedicated by their Obt. Servths [sic].
*
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
R. Pineau: THE JAPAN EXPEDITION 1852-1854 THE PERSONAL
JOURNAL OF COMMODORE MATTHEW C. PERRY, after p.156 &
before p.167, color illustrations.
*
THE PAUL C. BLUM COLLECTION CATALOGUE OF BOOKS, Yokohama
Archives of History vol.4 no.4395.
*
H. Cordier: BIBLIOTHECA JAPONICA, p.513-518.
****
By and large any of these prints from this work is
exceptionally rare, and seldom if ever found on the market
for sale.
$31025
581 HEINEKEN, Ty. et al.
TANSU: Traditional Japanese Cabinetry.
New York [1981], Weatherhill. Black cloth, 64p., 32 color,
350 b.w. photos, line drawings, maps, bibliography, glossary
25 x 35 cm., index, 2 maps, clean, solid copy. FIRST EDITION
An authoritative guide for admirers of Japanese
chests,includes technical information on joinery,
metalwork,finishing and conservation.*An excellent resource
for a substantial amount ofinformation.*
$46
582 HENDERSON, Harold G.
JAPANESE ART.
[Cambridge c.1910, University Prints]. Green cloth box,loose
portfolio, with 149 b.w. plates, very good, with a 10p. list
of plates enclosed ,bit box worn,co-author was R. Paine, Jr.
else very solid copy, complete with all items. FIRST EDITION
Co-author: Robert T. Paine. Covers archaic period 532 A.D.
to Meiji 1867, the art history of Japan.
$24
AN EXCELLENT DEALER'S ILLUSTRATED REFERENCE CATALOGUE
583 HENDERSON, Milne.
AN EXHIBITION OF PRINTS & PAINTINGS ON NETSUKE SUBJECTS BY
ZESHIN & RELATED ARTISTS 28 JUNE-14 JULY [1980].
London [1980], Henderson. Stiff wrs., oblong format, 26 x
20.5cm., very good, 2 clear tapes on covers, 36 seals in
characters, 5 color, 98 b. w. photos, bibliography, 2 small.
tapes on cover, one partially removed cover paper, "as is."
An excellent illustrated reference work covering the works
of Shibata Zeshin, Ogata Gekko, Tsukioka Kokgyo, Kawanabe
Kyosai, Kawabata Gyokusho, Ohara Koson, Mitsukane have done
the Japanese woodblock prints, surimono, shikshi-ban. Paintings by Zeshin, Kyosai, Mori Tessan, Ayaoka Yushin, Tanaka
Hoji, Hanabusa Itcho et al. The useful seal index gives the
wide variety of artist's seals used, and identified. Useful
resource for any collector or student of this art form.
SUPERB REFERENCE ON JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS & LACQUER
$109
AN EXHIBITION OF PRINTS, PAINTINGS AND LACQUER BY
SHIBATA ZESHIN 25 JUNE- 9 JULY 1976.
London 1976, Henderson. Stiff pictorial color wrs., 70p., 80
b.w. photos, 55 seal index samples, bibliography, 15 x 21 cm
valuable reference on Zeshin woodblock prints, tobacco boxes
and lacquer ware.
FIRST & ONLY SMALL EDITION
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.
. LONDON DEALER'S EXHIBITION CATALOG OF ZESHIN ITEMS
.
.
An excellent reference on Zeshin woodblock prints, a few
tobacco boxes and a few lacquer ware items. The majority of
the items are woodblock prints.
.
Covers 78 items by Zeshin: including Japanese Shin-hanga
color prints, paintings and lacquer. A useful reference to
the art works of Zeshin.
.
***
With a group of 1890's octagonal fans, including a series of
woodblock prints issued by Haibara of Tokyo over a period of
10-15 years [ca.1875-1890] with the title HANA KURABE.
.
With an excellent seal index of 55 variant seals, and their
reading, some with date or age indicators.
.
Valuable for collectors and students.
.
***
Contains an excellent Zeshin biographical essay; artistic
notes essay, and notes on lacquer.
.
The excellent and very useful reference list of 55 various
Zeshin Hanko [seal/chop] give the reading and in some cases
the dates used. Helpful in dating and identifying.
.
SMALL EDITION:
This work was issued for the exhibition in a small and
limited number of copies. It is difficult to find on the
market after 40 years of issue.
.
***
CONDITION:
This is in the original solid stiff wrappers, with the usual
spine fold where the cover opens, slight front corner bends,
and a price sticker roughly removed from front upper right
corner. Contents, very clean, no marks or issues. Please see
scans posted to our website.
.
***
$60
JAPAN IN TRANSITION: Drawings of the Meiji Period.
London [1983], Henderson. Stiff buff illustrated wrs., very
good, no pagination, ca. [75p.], bibliography, lists & shows
some 144 individual drawings, 3 color, balance in b.w. with
introductory essay, 21 x 22.5 cm. FIRST & ONLY SMALL EDITION
This excellent resource shows the drawings with Western elements, Sumo wrestling and Kendo, Geishas, Ronin & Samurai,
suicide, aspects of travelling, drawings with various themes
skillfully executed. A marvelous reference & resource.
$54
CATALOGUE ABOUT ALL FORMS OF JAPANESE CHILDREN'S BOOKS
586 HERRING, Ann.
THE DWAN OF WISDOM: Selections from the Japanese Collection
of the Cotsen Children's Library.
Los Angeles 2000, Cotsen Occasional Press. Stiff pictorial
wrappers, bibliography, 136p.,fold out color plates, profuse
color plates, about A4 size or 21 x 29 cm., edited by Don J.
Cohn, clean, bright "AS NEW" copy.
"The Cotsen Children's Library is home to one of the finest
and most comprehensive collections of Japanese children's
books and printed materials outside of Japan. At present,
this remarkable and constantly expanding corpus consists of
over 10,000 items, including not only books and documented
discussion of an unfamiliar form of publication."
*
AN EXCEPTIONAL USEFUL REFERENCE ON MILITARY, SWORDS &c.
$44
587 HICKMAN, B. ed.
JAPANESE CRAFTS: MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS.
Selected early papers from the Japan Society of London.
London [1978], East-West. Black cloth, very clean, dj., 360p
98 b.w. photos, 79 figures, as new copy.
FIRST EDITION
This is an important monograph, dealing with all aspects of
Japanese crafts, materials & applications.
*
Originally papers read before the Japan Society of London
between 1892 and 1915, these essays embody some of the most
lucid articles on Japanese works of art written & are still
the most definitive study extant.
*
Covering wood, bamboo, metal & metal working, archery &
archers, Ya-No-Ne arrowheads, leather in military
equipment, sword blades, genealogy & military works in old
Japan, etc.
***
A HIGHLY VALUABLE REFERENCE RESOURCE.
***
$36
SUPERB MONOGRAPH ON THE 18TH CENTURY KYOTO ZEN PAINTER
588 HICKMAN, Money L. et al.
THE PAINTINGS OF JAKUCHU.
[New York 1989, Asia Society]. Black cloth, very good, dj.,
tall, 24 x 31 cm., 224p., bibliography, notes, chronology,
appendix of seal, inscription & signatures, 97 color, 72 b w
photographs, co-author was Yasuhiro Sato. FIRST & ONLY ED.
The one & only single major resource on this exquisite Kyoto
painter. Born in 1716, was a devout Buddhist, his work reflects a rich, naturalistic style with attention to detail,
and also reflect a Zen sprit. Scholarly monograph.
$12
589 HIERSEMANN, Karl W.
KATALOG 505: Chinesische, Tibetanische, und Japanische
Orignalmalereien.
Leipzig [1922], Hiersemann. Tan wrappers, very good but for
cover wear, 48p., 7 b.w. plates, 292 items, German text.
$10
590 HIERSEMANN, Karl W.
KATALOG 532. OSTASIATISCHE KUNST.
Liepzig 1924, Hiersemann. Stiff wrs., very good, 72p., 9 b w
plates, top edge minor damping, contents clean, 659 well described book lots, priced,useful dealer's reference catalog.
$39
591 HIGA, Karen M.
THE VIEW FROM WITHIN: Japanese Americna Art From the
Internment Camps, 1942-1945.
[Los Angeles 1994. U.C.L.A.]. Stiff wrs., oblong format,very
good, 100p., biographies of the artists, check list of the
exhibition, many color & b.w. photographs of paintings and
sketches, clean.
FIRST EDITION
With essays: THE VIEW FROM WITHIN by Karen M. Higa. Lane Hirabayashi & J. Hirabayashi: BEHIND BARBED WIRE. B. Niiya:INTERNMENT CHRONOLOGYH. W. Yamauchi; POSTON, ARIZONA: A PERSONAL MEMORY. Nicely done, showing the art & graphics done in
the camps.
592 HIGASHIYAMA, Shinkichi.
HIGASHIYAMA KAII DAISHI HARI SO BYO SHU: ROUGH SKETCHES
OF MT. HIGASHI KAII.
[Tokyo 1981, Shueisha]. Blue stiff paper portfolio, large
size 31 x 25 cm., contains four Toyama paintings tipped onto
a stiff card about31 x 25 cm, painting size 19 x 13.5 cm.
very bright, clean, Japaneswe text sheet accompanies.
Contains four lovely examples, one in color the other three
in black & white. First shows a boy chasing ducks; girls
dancing and playing a stringed instrument; mountain in the
$14
clouds.
*
Higashiyama was the father of Mishima Yukio's wife, and
a celebrated painter in Japan in his own right. He used the
studio name Kaii.
*
$37
A MOST VALUABLE & COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE SOURCE
593 HILLIER, Jack.
CATALOGUE OF THE JAPANESE PAINTINGS AND PRINTS IN THE
COLLECTION OF MR. & MRS. RICHARD P. GALE.
Rutland [1970], Minn. Inst. Arts. Buff cloth, 2 vols, boxed,
very good, 72 color, 231 b.w. plates, some foldout plates,
567p., bibliography, glossary, index, 22 x 31 cm. bright, as
new copy, clean & solid, unused !
With notes on cataloguing method. This is an overall very
useful and excellent catalog, covering 547 items in detail.
Beginning at the primitives, and continuing through Shinsui.
An excellent reference source with bibliographic citations.
$46
594 HILLIER, Jack.
HOKUSAI: Paintings, Drawings and Woodcuts.
New York [1978], Phaidon. Black decorated cloth, 136p., 18
color, 142 b.w. plates, bibliography, chronology, list of
woodblock printed books illustrated by Hokusai, very good,
3rd ed., 22 x 29 cm., as new, bright clean copy.
This text describes expertly the slow unfolding of this artist's gifts as a print designer and book illustrator. A
highly authoritative work, supported with profuse illustrations. Also covered are his brush drawings, paintings most
of which are little known. A comprehensive and fully illustrated reference work. Essential for students or collectors.
$26
A LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 2000 COPIES
595 HILLIER, Jack.
JAPANESE PRINTS & DRAWINGS FROM THE VEVER COLLECTION.
[London 1976, Sotheby. Brown cloth, small folio, 24 x 34 cm.
top gilt, 3 vol. set, 69 color, 901 b.w., 1034p., as new, in
the original cloth slipcase, pristine, many folding plates.
LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 2000 COPIES.
S C A R C E
This is a fabulous set covering the great Vever collection
and expertly catalogued by Hillier. Each of the 973
individual items are carefully described & identified,
dated, with provenance mentioned. This major contribution
to Japanese print and painting bibliography is a valuable
and essential reference for any collector or student of
this Japanese art form.
*
The discovery and subsequent sale of the hitherto unknown
collection of the prominent Parisian jeweler and early
protagonist of Japonisme caused a sensation. The collection
was begun in the 1880's and continued through 1920. Many of
the superb prints are so rare that they have never been published.
*
The works are arranged chronologically, and those in
series are placed in the proper order. A very useful source.
*
This is a very large and heavy set. Appropriate extra
packing, insurance and shipping charges will apply.
*
A SUPERB RESOURCE FOR JAPANESE 'MON' OR FAMILY CREST DESIGNS
$825
596 HIRA-T'SHE.
LE LIVRE DES 10.000 DESSINS: Documents d'Art Japonais.
Paris [nd.ca.1910-20], Hue. Blue cloth spine over boards,
loose portfolio, 25 x 33.5 cm., 50 plates on 25 loose sheets
very clean, illustrates some 1500 individual crests, solid
copy of a very rare book.
This early example shows the French interest in things
Japanese. Each sheet illustrates, and names 30 individual
Japanese family crests, with a great diversity of thematic
design.
*
Mon were used on Kimono, and other family objects, the
Mon was an instant message to any visitor or person who saw
it and knew of its rank and social standing.
.
The Mon has been used for centuries to identify and order
Japanese society by status. The Imperial Mon as well as
other gentry and all classes are listed.
*
This kind of book has been treasured by designers as a great
resource for the unique Japanese designs found on most
everything Japanese.
***
Excellent resource and fascinating treasure.
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597 HIROSHIGE, Ando. I [Utagawa] et al.
SEBA NO AKI TSUKI: AUTUMN MOON AT SEBA.
[From the Series: KISO KAIDOH ROKUJUHKYUH TSUGI:
[Tokyo ca 1920's, Watanabe.] An Oban color woodblock print,
horizontal format, sheet size: 38.6 x 24.3 x cm., print size
35.1 x 21.9 cm., excellent example no issues, block signed,
red Hanko [chop/seal], a reprint of the mid-1830's edition.
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.
ONE OF HIROSHIGE'S MOST FAMOUS LANDSCAPES
.
$250
.
SEBA NO AKI TSUKI: AUTUMN MOON AT SEBA
.
.
A COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH CONTRIBUTION BY EISEN
.
.
This stunning work shows two bargemen poling
their craft in the same direction, as wind-bent willows
lean over the blue Narai river in a lonely region, under a
harvest moon at dusk.
.
This exact print is illustrated and commented upon in length
by Lane, where he cites the date to be circa late 1830's.
.
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.
COLLABORATIVE WORK OF TWO MASTER ARTISTS HIROSHIGE & EISEN:
.
ANDO HIROSHIGE I [1797-1858]:
Was the last major master of the Ukiyo-e School. In 1811 he
studied with Ukiyo-e master, Utagawa Toyohiro, from whom he
received his "nom d'artiste" Hiroshige. His first published
illustrated book was from 1818, during the following decades
he published profusely. From 1831 he was greatly influenced
by Hokusai and began his series of landscape prints.
.
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EISEN [1790-1848]:
Was a Ukiyo-e painter, print artist and illustrator. Pupil
first of the Kano School artist Hakkesai, then of the
Ukiyo-e artist Eizan. He is well-known as a collaborator
with Hiroshige I for this series of landscapes. See Lane,
p.219.
.
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WATANABE SHOZABURO REPRINT:
.
This is a Watanabe reprint of Hiroshige's most famous color
woodblock color print. This is a circa 1920 excellent
example and color woodcut print faithful to the original,
exact in all details. It is an exact match for the print
cited in Lane, page 183, no.187, and also in the Watanabe
1936 catalog. Although Watanabe did not mark, stamp or
otherwise earmark the great master's Sui Generis, the paper
and printing is unmistakable the product of Watanabe in the
1920's-30's.
.
PUBLISHER WATANABE SHOZABURO [1885-1962]:
.
Watanabe Shozaburo was a known maker of this kind of fine
reprint work. It is number 346 on pl. 62 of his catalog. As
usual, there are no Watanabe publisher's seal or indication
whatsoever on the print. Due to the nature of the 'laid'
paper, it is commensurate with his high-quality color
woodblock reprinted works. Because it was in the 1936
catalog is not an indication of date. Watanabe had been
making high quality reprints of famous masters' prints from
1915. See Watanabe below.
.
Watanabe was a Japanese print [woodblock] publisher and the
driving force behind the Japanese printmaking movement known
as "Shin-hanga" [New prints"] movement. Watanabe employed
highly skilled carvers and printers, and commissioned
artists to design prints that combined traditional Japanese
techniques with elements of contemporary Western painting,
such as perspective and shadows. Watanabe coined the term
Shin-hanga in 1915 to describe such prints. Charles W.
Bartlett, Hashiguchi Goyo, Kawase Hasui, Yoshida Hiroshi,
Kasamatsu Shiro, Torii Kotondo, Ohara Koson, Terashima
Shimei, Ito Shinsui, Takahashi Shotei and Yamakawa Shuho are
among the artists whose works he published.
.
Much of his company's stockpile of both prints and their
original printing-blocks was destroyed in the Great Kanto
earthquake of 1923. In the following years, new versions of
many of these prints were created, using re-carved blocks,
typically, the re-issued "post-quake" prints included
changes and revisions in the designs. The quality was always
fist class, using highest quality materials and craftsmen.
.
Watanabe exported most of his Shin-hanga prints to the
United States and Europe due to a lack of Japanese interest.
.
***
CONDITION:
This work is in excellent condition, strong color, perfect
registry, no fading, clean and solid, as issued.
.
***
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
LANE, Richard.: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD: THE
JAPANESE PRINT, INCLUDING AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF
UKIYO-E, p.182, illustration 186 shows this exact print.
For the full series KISO KAIDOH ROKUJUHKYUH TSUGI:
SIXTY-NINE STATINOS OF THE KISO HIGHWAY see pp.180, 190,
color illustration on p.182.
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WATANABE, Shozaburo. comp., publisher.: CATALOGUE OF
WOOD-CUT COLOUR PRINTS OF S. WATANABE, 1936, page 61, number
320 where he calls it: "MOONRISE AT SEBA, KISO HIGHWAY."
*
Watanabe Shozaburo:
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dzabur%C5%8D_Watanabe
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website.
HIROSHIGE'S "FINAL MONUMENT TO HIS CAREER" OHASHI BRIDGE
$245
598 HIROSHIGE, Ando. I [Utagawa]
OHASHI ATAKE NO YUHDACHI: SUDDEN SHOWER AT ATAKE BRIDGE.
[From the Series: MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI: ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS
[Tokyo ca. 1920's, Watanabe]. An Oban color woodblock print,
vertical format, sheet size: 24.6 x 38 cm., print size is:
21.6 x 35.7 cm.,excellent example no issues,signed in block,
red Hanko [chop/seal], reprint of the 1857 First Edition.
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. ONE OF HIROSHIGE'S MOST FAMOUS & LANDMARK ACHEIVEMENTS
.
.
THE "FINAL MONMUMENT" TO HIROSHIGE'S GREAT CAREER
.
.
SUPERB EXAMPLE AND SUBJECT:
This print is one of the most desirable of all Hiroshige's
production of prints. Coveted by collectors for about 150
years, this work commands world interest and the highest of
prices regardless where and when it appears.
.
HIROSHIGE'S BEST COMPOSITION:
This superb composition is in Lane's words: "Plebian
citizens of Edo, caught on the Great Bridge across the
Sumida River at Take, shielded themselves from a sudden
shower. On the river a logger poles his raft and in the
distance dimly, the houses and temples of Fukagawa and Honjo
can be seen." Lane continues: "Hiroshige's "Ohashi" stands
as the final monument of his career and was produced only a
year before his death." See Lane below.
.
The cartouche at the upper right reads: "ATAKE NO YUDACHI:
SUDDEN SHOWER AT ATAKE." The work also has the censor's or
Kiwame seal at the top right margin indicated a date of
October 1857.
.
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THE ARTIST: ANDO HIROSHIGE I [1797-1858]:
Was the last major master of the Ukiyo-e School. In 1811 he
studied with Ukiyo-e master, Utagawa Toyohiro, from whom he
received his "nom d'artiste" Hiroshige. His first published
illustrated book was from 1818, during the following decades
he published profusely. From 1831 he was greatly influenced
by Hokusai and began his series of landscape prints.
.
***
WATANABE SHOZABURO REPRINT EDITION:
.
This is a Watanabe reprint of Hiroshige's most famous color
woodblock color print. This is a circa 1920 excellent
example and color woodcut print faithful to the original,
exact in all details. It is an exact match for the print
cited in Lane, page 183, no.187, and also in the Watanabe
1936 catalog. Although Watanabe did not mark, stamp or
otherwise earmark the great master's Sui Generis, the paper
and printing is unmistakable the product of Watanabe in the
1920's-30's.
.
WHO WAS PUBLISHER WATANABE SHOZABURO [1885-1962]:
.
Watanabe Shozaburo was a known maker of this kind of fine
reprint work. It is number 346 on pl. 62 of his catalog. As
usual, there are no Watanabe publisher's seal or indication
whatsoever on the print. Due to the nature of the 'laid'
paper, it is commensurate with his high-quality color
woodblock reprinted works. Because it was in the 1936
catalog is not an indication of date. Watanabe had been
making high quality reprints of famous masters' prints from
1915. See Watanabe below.
.
Watanabe was a Japanese print [woodblock] publisher and the
driving force behind the Japanese printmaking movement known
as "Shin-hanga" [New prints"] movement. Watanabe employed
highly skilled carvers and printers, and commissioned
artists to design prints that combined traditional Japanese
techniques with elements of contemporary Western painting,
such as perspective and shadows. Watanabe coined the term
Shin-hanga in 1915 to describe such prints. Charles W.
Bartlett, Hashiguchi Goyo, Kawase Hasui, Yoshida Hiroshi,
Kasamatsu Shiro, Torii Kotondo, Ohara Koson, Terashima
Shimei, Ito Shinsui, Takahashi Shotei and Yamakawa Shuho are
among the artists whose works he published.
.
Much of his company's stockpile of both prints and their
original printing-blocks was destroyed in the Great Kanto
earthquake of 1923. In the following years, new versions of
many of these prints were created, using re-carved blocks,
typically, the re-issued "post-quake" prints included
changes and revisions in the designs. The quality was always
fist class, using highest quality materials and craftsmen.
.
Watanabe exported most of his Shin-hanga prints to the
United States and Europe due to a lack of Japanese interest.
.
***
CONDITION:
This work is in excellent condition, strong color, perfect
registry, no fading, clean and solid, as issued.
.
***
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
LANE, Richard.: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD: THE
JAPANESE PRINT, INCLUDING AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF
UKIYO-E, p.183, illustration 183 shows this exact print. For
the full series MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI: ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS VIEW
OF EDO, see pp.209-326.
*
WATANABE, Shozaburo. comp., publisher.: CATALOGUE OF
WOOD-CUT COLOUR PRINTS OF S. WATANABE, 1936, page 62, number
346., vertical format, from the series MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI:
ONE HUNDRED FAMOUS VIEW OF EDO.
*
Watanabe Shozaburo:
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dzabur%C5%8D_Watanabe
.
***
website.
SUPERB SNOW SCENERY OF THE SUMIDA RIVER FROM SERIES OF 8
$546
599 HIROSHIGE, Ando. I [Utagawa]
TOTO YUKIMI HYAKKEI: SUMIDA GAWA TSUTSUMI NO KEI:
EIGHT SNOW VIEWS OF EASTERN CAPITAL: SUMIDA RIVER.
Japan n.d. 1920's? Single Oban sheet, color woodblock print,
sheet size: 38 x 25.5 cm., print size: 34.5 x 22 cm. very
clean, sharp copy, loosely layed into old, period paper mat,
lovely work, nicely executed. Ready for framing & display.
This is a reprint of the original print, nicely done, colors
true to the original. A lovely, tender snow scene.
*
HIROSHIGE I: [1797-1858].
*
A FAMOUS & STUNNING COLOR WOOKBLOCK PRINTED ALBUM
600 HIROSHIGE, Ichiryusai. [Hiroshige III]
FUJI SANJU ROKKEI & EDO YONJU HAKKEI: THE THIRTY-SIX VIEWS
OF MT. FUJI & FORTY-EIGHT VIEWS OF EDO.
[Edo 1891]. A brocade silk covered album, Oban size, all
edge gilt, with a total of 65 fine color prints, including 2
title pages, and one dedication print, book size 24.5 x 35.5
cm., 4.15 cm. thick. A stunning group of his most famous
prints well represented. Hiroshige II [1826-1869] and III
[1843-1894] were one in the same, a pupil of the most famous
& great Ando Hiroshige. Using his master's name plus his old
name Ichiryusai, he was the adopted son of Hiroshige I and
was a very skilled painter, who actually painted along side
& with the master until his master's death in 1858. After
that, Ichiryusai specialized in railroad prints depicting
these new innovations recently imported from the West around
Yokohama, as well as issuing many series of beautiful
prints. In his later years, he executed a most beautiful and
exquisite set of his own interpretation of his master's most
well-known series of prints showing Mt. Fuji & the celebrat-
$247
ed places around Edo. This was not done to merely copy the
master's works, but rather as a sincere Confucian tribute to
his adopted father [& now father-in-law] and master. He took
each of the master's views & repainted them in pastel colors
with great control & precision. Some of the more delicate
places such as rainbows and clouds behind a flock of birds
were actually brushed on by hand, a technique rarely ever
done. The wood blocks used were of the highest quality, a
majority of which were center cuts & these have left a most
beautiful wood-pattern in the print. This example shows 28
prints from the Fuji Sanju Rokkei and 35 from the Edo Yonju
Hakkei series, with the title page from each present. There
is a dedcation & memorial print to Hiroshige I from his faithful son and pupil. This print is most similar to one found
as the frontispiece to the book by E. F. Strange: THE COLOR
PRINTS OF HIROSHIGE, London [1925].Its clear that this print
by Kunisada [who is Toyokuni I] was used as a model by Ichiryusai, as it differs in what the master is holding.Kunisada
shows him holding his rosary beads, while Ichiryusai shows
the master with his Fude [brush pen] and paper in hand.Ichiryusai and Kunisada had collaborated to issue a series of 36
prints:EDO JIMAN or THRIY-SIX PLACES OF WHICH YEDO IS PROUD.
Ichiryusai has taken much care to represent the most wonderful views of Fuji & Edo with great skill.A majority of these
prints are certainly well-known to the art world at large,
as well as to Japanese print collectors.Many of these prints
prints show up in the usual references. Some of the more
famous Edo views are showing a falcon in winter, rain on the
river bridge,storks, cat view in Asakusa,busy street scenes,
Asakasa temple & lantern in snow, river scenes &c. Some Fuji
views show many snow scenes, seasonal views,cherry blossoms,
a majority show water and mountains, charming set of prints.
Alternate title is MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI. See L. Roberts: A
DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE PRINTS ARTISTS p.44-45 for background
on Hiroshige I,II & III. R. Lane: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING
WORLD p.232-254, most all of the prints in this album are
listed under Hiroshige I's series: MEISHO EDO HYAKKEI: ONE
HUNDRED FAMOUS VIEWS OF EDO. Beautifully bound in traditional brocade silk-gilt brocade, with prinnts on both sides of
an accordion folded album.
A L W A Y S
R A R E !
A STUNNING BOOK OF NATIVE JAPANESE DESIGNS
601 HIROTA, Ihei.
KODAI KARAKUSA MOYOU SHU: COLLECTION OF ANCIENT ARABESQUE
DESIGNS FOR TEXTILES.
Tokyo [1885], Okura. Blue stitched wrs., woodblock plates,
$20400
printed by hand on hand-made Washi paper, 15 x 22 cm., 59
clean, bright copy. 29 double-leaves [58p].
FIRST EDITION
A great work, shows traditional designs and patterns.
A designer's wish book !
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$211
A CLASSIC WORK ON THE SUBJECT OF ZEN ARTS
602 HISAMATSU, Shinichi.
ZEN AND THE FINE ARTS.
Tokyo [1974], Kodansha. Blue cloth, very good, dj., 400p.,
index, biographical notes, 276 b.w. photos, 10 figures, slip
case, first few pages has a binder's defect: small corner
cut out of inside gutter, else text unaffected, clean solid.
An excellent integrated work, covering paintings, calligraphy, architecture, floral art, garden, industrial arts, theatrical art &c. With some 300 illustrations of examples. This
is a very useful reference to Zen arts and related areas.
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$80
603 HITCHCOCK, Romyn.
SOME ANCIENT RELICS IN JAPAN.
Washington 1893, GPO. Grey wrs., p.525-526, 4 b. w. plates,
14.5 x 23 cm., very good, clean solid. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Esoteric study on the stone figures in a small enclosure
near Hirata Mura in southern Yamato. Possibly the oldest
stone images in Japan.
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Part of Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the
Smithsonian Institution....for the year ending June 30,
1891. Report of the U.S. National Museum.
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This title is a complete monograph issued that year.
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604 HOBSON, R.L.
NOTES ON JAPANESE POTTERY.
$29
London 1931, reprinted from TASJ, Vol.28. Grey wrappers, 97+
109p. 10 b.w. plates, very clean solid. Scholarly study.
ORIGINAL EDITION
!! NOT SOME CHEAP DEFECTIVE REPRINT !!
Hobson gives a brief background, discusses the influence of
the Tea Ceremony, different potters, and different types of
pottery. An early work, written when little else was available on the subject.
A MARVELOUS ACTION PACKED SAMURAI WARRIOR EPIC
605 HOKUSAI, Katsushika.
EHON MUSASHI ABUMI: PICTURE BOOK 'THE STIRRUPS OF MUSASHI.'
[Edo 1836, Nishimiya]. Original green stitched covers, very
good, 58p. woodcut illustrations, 32 double folded sheets,
strong impression, recent blue cloth case Chitsu, the usual
wear to edges & corners, a bit thumbed, 16 x 22 cm.FIRST ED.
In this sequel to Hokusai's companion work, EHON SAKIGAKE,
his warrior series, Hokusai again explains in the preface
his goal to express the freedom of movement of the human
body under heavy armor.
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A very nice example of some of Hokusai's best warrior
drawings and action-packed-sword wielding Samurai defending
against enemy attacks. Done at age 77, Hokusai signed this
work: "The Old Mad of Painting."
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Musashi takes on his advisories, fights the great carp, pays
homage to the great serpent, rides his fearless steed into
war, sword fights, against the forces of evil, and saves the
helpless and meek. Stunning period work covering the
exploits of Musashi the Buddhist warrior monk.
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Original FIRST EDITIONS of this vintage are RARE. This
example represents a "by-gone era" of this fine caliber of
artistic creation. Seldom found for sale in a complete and
solid state with an early & strong impression.
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Inquire for our complete list of other original Hokusai
E-hon [illustrated books], and references on this celebrated
Japanese original artist. We often have many of the below
cited references.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
J. Hillier: HOKUSAI, p. 227-232.
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Toda: p.263.
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Dawes pp.55-57.
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Kerlen #295 for much bibliographic detail.
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James S. DE BENNEVILLE: SAITO MUSASHI-BO BENKEI: TALES OF
THE WARS OF THE GEMPEI...Saito Musashi-bo Benkei the Warrior
Monk.
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WONDERFUL & CHARMING DESIGNS BY JAPANS'S GREATEST PAINTER
EHON TEIKIN OHRAI: THE ILLUSTRATED 'COMMUNICATION OF HOME
PRECEPTS.'
[Edo c.1874, Yoshikawa]. Stitched wrappers, 3 vols.,complete
set, 30+30+30p., 166 woodcut illustrations, covers with some
small chips, corners, bit rubbed, contents clean, no worming
very good impression,16 x 23.8 cm.,blue Chitsu folding case.
THE ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR:
The work was illustrated by Hokusai, and reflects all charm
and skill that he is famous for. Hokusai has captured the
flavor and charm of his genre, reflecting a lovely panoramic
view of the Japanese and their life, set during the 18301840's towards the end of the Tokugawa period. A delightful
and most light-hearted illustrated book, typical of Hokusai,
who enjoyed poking fun at the irony of daily life and its
parade of characters.
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THE AUTHOR:
The text was written by Gene Hohshi [?-1350] a Buddhist
priest of the Tendai sect, wrote the text in the 14th
century, see Hillier p.200 for more.
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THE SUBJECT:
A popular work during the late Tokugawa period, it was also
used in the Ashikaga period, as a text for writing by the
literati classes. An eclectic and superbly illustrated text,
shows the activities of all classes of Japanese. Tradesmen
at their hard toil, paper makers, the daily activities of
women, artists and artisans, cultured classes, warriors,
Buddhist priests, Lords, and a host of other charming
drawings. With a number of natural history illustrations:
fish, birds & animals.
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Hokusai books are always RARE & highly desirable. They
reflect a charm, showing the artist's humor and compassion
for life, his talented gift to record for all posterity. A
$3740
lovely and sympathetic view of what Japan was truly like
during his times. His works are celebrated as the best
Japanese painter and illustrator of his era. S U P E R B !
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PER HILLIER:
[See entry in Bibliography below]
"It was the first book of what might be termed a serious,
didactic type that Hokusai had been called upon to
illustrate during his long career..." Page 198.
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"Hokusai's book is ingeniously designed, with pages divided
in two, and text and illustration separated by a dividing
line, but the positions of each part, and their proportions,
varied from page to page. ...but seizes upon some incident
or object mentioned by the author and builds a drawing
around it, situation his pictures in contemporary Edo and
his figures in 'modern dress.'" Page 200-201.
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"One illustration [plate 181] gives us a picture of another
famous publisher's bookshop...it is the premises of
Nishumura Eijudoh, the publisher of the TEKIN ORAI, his sign
and name being emblazoned on the Noren [or curtain] and on
the lantern outside the premises. Another illustration is of
Benkei, with his armoury of fearsome weapons, standing on
Gojo Bridge." Page 200-201, plate 181, 182.
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EDITION:
This is the Meiji reprint of the first issue, 1828.
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CONDITION:
The work is printed with good registry and excellent key
block line and images are solid. The binding is tight with
some minor splits to where the stitching is at either the
top or lower edges, some very minor chipping to edges of
covers. The set is contained in a recent indigo-blue Chitsu
case with bone clips.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
K. Toda: THE RYERSON COLLECTION OF JAPANESE & CHINESE
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, p.258.
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E. Dawes: p.57.
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H. Kerlen: CATALOGUE OF PRE-PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS
IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, p.137, #335.
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J. Hillier: THE ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION: p.277,
item number 230, the 1828 edition, and pp.198, 200, 201;
illustrations 181, 182.
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HOKUSAI'S MOST CELEBRATED BOOK ON SACRED MT. FUJI
$6249
FUGAKU HYAKKEI: THE HUNDRED VIEWS OF MT. FUJI.
[Nagoya 1875, Tohekido]. Blue stitched stiff wrs.,3 vol. set
woodblock printed on hand-made paper, very good,leaf 15 from
vol. 2 lacking, else contents complete, clean, clear images,
in tones of grey, Sumi, black, indigo blue, 164 x 24 cm.RARE
Perhaps Hokusai's [1760-1849] most famous work in book form,
illustrating a profusion of views of Mt. Fuji from all
perspectives. This was also the prototype for his great
color print series on Mt. Fuji. A delightful & impressive
work, used as a standard for over a hundred years by
artists, designers and collectors. This monograph is devoted
to Japan's most sacred Mt. Fuji in all its glory, portrayed
in various seasons and as seen by common folk as they go
about their daily lives & occupations.
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The volumes are 22.5 x 15.5 cm., with 25+25+25 double folded
leaves or 150 pages in all, with illustrations of Mt. Fuji
on 144 of the pages, 6 pages of Japanese text. The history
of the various editions are complex, suffice to say that the
work was originally issued in two volumes [it could be that
the whole work was simply bound within two covers]. Then
there were basically two main editions: the first being
published in 1834-5, and reprints of this the first edition
in pink covers called "FALCON FEATHERS," later ones in
yellow covers. Another in 1875, in black stiff covers. The
contents in all cases identical, the size varied by only a
few centimeters, essentially all are identical.
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The introduction consisting of the first two pages in volume
one were actually written by Hokusai.
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The work is marvelous, and shows how Mt. Fuji was portrayed
in the life of the Japanese. How in the spring time people
sat outdoors and viewed the cherry blossoms with Mt. Fuji in
the background. The theme is how Mt. Fuji was always present
in their daily lives as a background. The artistry and skill
of Hokusai is without parallel, he illustrated using his
keen ingenuity at drawing skills. He put the sacred mountain
in the picture in a myriad of ways. The mystical quality of
Mt. Fuji is illustrated and conveyed by his acute
composition, insight and visionary-like avant-garde skills
which were head and shoulders above most all other artists
of his time. Hailed as perhaps Japan's greatest artist of
the 19th century. All of his original woodcut books are rare
and of great value.
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REPRINT EDITION:
The 1948 reprint edition was an exact woodblock-printed
edition of the earlier edition and has all of the same pages
and illustrations found in earlier editions, with a paper
Chitsu or folding cover, nicely done, good registry, color,
the exact same size as earlier editions.
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AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
If you are interested in the English translation of each
page of this set, please inquire with us for this title. It
is a superb work, giving valuable insight to the texts found
in this stunning work. It bears the title: FUGAKU
HIYAKU-KEI: ONE HUNDRED VIEWS OF FUJI BY HOKUSAI. See
bibliography below.
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CONDITION NOTE:
The 1877 edition has a small mend at the last page, the
colophon in vol. 3, else very clean, nice.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
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H. Kerlen: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS
. for more bibliographic details, item #396, pp.163-166.
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H. Smith: HOKUSAI ONE HUNDRED VIEWS OF MT. FUJI, pp.21-22
. outline the editions.
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K. Toda: THE RYERSON COLLECTION OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE
. ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, p.263.
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L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, p.47.
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J. Hillier: no. 241, p.278.
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HOKUSAI: no. 110
J. HILLIER: THE ART OF BOOK ILLUSTRATION, p.213-225, plates
. 195-208
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Kraft: VOL.3, NO. 185-=195; VOL. 4, NO.36
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R. Keyes: EHON: The Artist and the Book in Japan: pages
218-223, i.e. exhibit #54, color plates: fig 54.1-54.5.
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KSM: [Kaiga] 7-18-1
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Forrer: 170-177
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Not listed in C. Mitchell: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE
NANGA, MARUYAMA, SHIJO AND OTHER RELATED SCHOOLS OF JAPAN.
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The British author F.V. Dickins did a book with the title:
FUGAKU HIYAKU-KEI: OR A HUNDRED VIEWS OF FUJI [FUJISAMA] BY
HOKUSAI. It was an interesting edition of the book issued
in London in 1880, with English commentaries & translations
by F.V. Dickins. This book contained an actual and original
woodcut illustrated edition of Hokusai's book bound in with
the English translation of the Hokusai text. We do have this
in stock from time to time, if interested, please inquire.
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Henry Smith II: HOKUSAI ONE HUNDRED VIEWS OF MT. FUJI.
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$2720
Tokyo 1877, Hayashi. Black stitched stiff wrs., 3 vol. set,
woodblock printed on hand-made paper, very good, vol.1 cover
edges bit worn, contents clean, clear impressions, tones of
grey, Sumi, black, indigo blue Chitsu case. RARE
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REPRINT EDITION:
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bibliography below.
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CONDITION NOTE:
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[Tokyo 1948, Oshima]. Yellow stitched stiff wrs., 3 vol. set
woodblock printed on hand-made paper, very good,clean,bright
set, contents very clean, white, clear impressions, in tones
of grey, Sumi, black, stiff buff paper Chitsu case. R A R E
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$1836
A MOST STUNNING HOKUSAI EROTIC COLOR-BOOK
FUKUJU SOH: THE ADONIS PLANT.
[An Erotic Color Illustrated Woodblock Printed Book]
[Japan n.d. ca 1868]. Gold brocade green cloth covers, accordion folded, all edge silver gilt, album size 17 x 25 cm.,
contains 12 double page prints opening to 34 x 25 cm. Oban
size, plus an introductory illustrated page.
STUNNING !
This is a most famous book executed by one of Japan's most
famous painters and woodblock print artist, Hokusai [17601849], who was commonly known as the "Mad Man on Painting."
The original was printed in the late 1810's it was unsigned,
several variant editions are known, most copies were lost
or now unaccounted for. It is part of Hokusai's erotic trilogy. This posthumous edition has been meticulously carved
and printed with the utmost care and registry. The book used
some twenty different colors, each color printed by a different wood-block. An interesting proof of age, is found on
page [six], the rape scene. The girl's red under-Kimono was
printed from a color made from finely ground iron. The red
has now turned to an iron-red patina with a dark purple hue.
This common color was used at the beginning of the Meiji
period [1868-1912] for most solid reds. Humidity content
determines the amount of time it takes to give this patina,
on the average, about 100-135 years for this reaction to
change the properties of the iron, forcing it to oxidize and
change into and achieve this marvelous color and affect [see
#6 scan]. While the book has a proper title slip, it was
intentionally left blank. The over all condition of the book
is quite good with very minor reservations. A small amount
of foxing, more on some, less on other prints, some are
even approaching fine. On page #11, the print is about 5
mm. shorter at the bottom, but this does NOT affect the
overall value of the image as it is insignificant. A small,
faint amount of transfer from the black is evident with
close scrutiny. Overall the work is quite lovely, and the
viewer is soon distracted to the subject of the images
rather than the minor flaws. A truly magnificent and unusual
example of early Meiji polychrom printing. Most of the Shun
Pon [erotic books] of this period show small images, drawn
from a distance, with room decorations, food, bedding, flowing robes, furniture and outside scenery. This by stark contrast has directed the viewer to the real point of Shun Pon
[literally Spring Book Pictures...after all, spring in Asia
means a new beginning and the opening of a New Year...return
of nature from a winter's sleep, what better things to think
of and do for a good New Year start if not sex !] is to stimulate and enhance the act of making love. The book begins
sans title page nor artist's name recognition. Many books
of this subject were clearly executed by some of the most
famous artists of the period. It was a quick source of cash
for starving artists. The work starts out with a double-page
showing sliding Fusuma doors, an invitation to voyeurism.
The doors are subtly decorated giving no clue to the true
nature of the contents, useful for coercing young virgins
to have a look...also the reason for no title slip. Each of
the subsequent 12 double pages are devoted to the real subject of this book. The joy, art and pleasure of love- making.
From the beginning of recorded time the Japanese were not
a prudish people. In fact, they held strong beliefs in and
worship of inanimate sexual objects such as trees, rocks
and other things that showed a natural resemblance to the
genitalia. These objects were collected & placed in shrines.
Later, some were carved from wood and stone and placed
in special "fertility shrines" in Japan. Barren women often
visited these shrines offering prayers to the Gods for fertility and evoked charms. Stories passed down over the centcenturies, that some of the keepers of these fertility shrines, or their priests were willing "assistants" of these
"Gods" & gladly inseminated such vulnerable women. The Japanese had an affinity with the natural expression of passion
passion and lust. Rape of women alone along a pathway, or in
their own room was not uncommon. While some may truly object
others feigned objection while in ecstasy [see page #6]. The
book therefore beings when the first page is turned to page
number one.
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* Page one shows a very young woman. She has mounted an unseen suitor, while she sits upon his gigantic penis, her
eyes are closed in the throes of ecstasy, her lips are red
with excitement and a very pale but obvious pink flush envelops her face. On the floor is the usual package of Chirishi
or toilet paper used to wipe the aftermath. The male's organ
is huge and the veins are blue and popping, her very excited
vulva takes on the color of deep red and faint purple, displaying the maximum color of excitement. While fully clothed,
her Kimono is open just enough to accomplish the act of
love. To the Japanese partially clothed women with their
genitals exposed was more erotic than a full nude...after
all they did mixed public bathing for centuries.
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* Page two shows a couple, she is almost nude, with just her
red under Kimono draped over her stomach, while he exposes
his organ as he enters her from the "X" angle, he cradles,
her from behind while holding her left breast. She pulls him
from behind the neck to be close enough to share a tongue
kiss, rarely shown in Japanese prints. He inserts his tongue
into her willing mouth, as she holds his cheek fast. Her
long and flowing hair is still tied with a black ribbon at
the bottom suggesting that she is some kind of royal person.
She also shows a pink flush to her mouth and vaginal lips.
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*Page three shows newlyweds. The woman still wears the traditional head gear of a bride. She holds a package of Chirishi in her lips ready for the flood of love juices that are
already flowing out. The man enters her from the top, while
she willingly spreads her legs wide open.
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* Page four shows the woman on top in a contortion, revealing the organs involved in love-making.
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*Page five shows the influence from an earlier Utamaro work
a classic. The woman is on the bottom, pulling the covers
over her lover's bare back-side, while they are making love
in the winter. Her wooden platform pillow is ready as the
are hidden from view by a small folding screen to keep out
the cool draft. Her vermilion under Kimono is tangled with
her outer Kimono.
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*Page six shows a ruffian raping a young girl. He is likely
a common coolie, all he wears is a "Fundoshi" or loin cloth
which was easily moved to reveal his huge and erect penis.
He has tumbled this innocent girl by pulling her foot from
under her; then with his other hand, inserts his organ into
her. She is pushing his cheek away, and attempting to pull
his hand off her foot. What is ironical is that her face is
flushed pink, and her face shows no frown of rejection, but
her eyes are almost closed as she secretly anticipates the
oncoming pleasure. For sure, she must resist being innocent,
young, coquettish and demure in an attempt to save face. It
is important to note at this time, that there exists a most
similar print by Utamaro showing this very scene. Surely
Hokusai was so impressed, that as a tribute to Utamaro he
utilized this stunning image in his own work, the old adage
"Copying is the greatest compliment." See more below re: #6.
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*Page seven shows an unabashed nude couple enjoying a fully
adult pleasure of making love without any restraints. In
fact this must the a second or third time as the amount of
expended Chirishi has been thrown about after the last joys
of love-making pleasure. It is known in Japan, that after
the first round of love-making if the couple can clean up
the love juices promptly enough, a new erection can be achieved, and the drying of the vagina will give the next round
of love-making a new and more pleasurable sensation. In this
view the man enters from the rear while holding her fast,his
right foot is set for maximum traction !
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*Page eight shows another couple engaged, the woman on top
but with her back side facing him. Vis-a-vis each other to
observe each other thus increasing the erotic passion. A
tiny bit of silver color has accented her Kimono, highly unusual in any woodblock print. Of note, her toes are curled
curled down in a fit of ecstasy.
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*Page nine shows one of the most fascinating of all prints
in this series. In the traditional sixty-nine position, he
has his tongue in her very excited and swollen purple-red
vulva. She tries with difficulty to contain his very large
penis, also with a dark pink-purple flush, as she curled her
toes in painful ecstasy, her expression shows her eyebrows
in a frown, as she enjoys the agony and ecstasy of this wonderful pleasure.
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*Page ten shows a mature couple nude, she holds the tie-died
head band in her mount, to silence her cries of joy, while
she embraces her lover's neck. The spectacular view of the
genitals fully engaged is stunning. The penis has its veins
popping out, while the lips of her vulva are flushed bright
red, the love juices flowing out. Her breasts are pointed
downward, revealing that she has given birth previously. Her
her toes are curled in a passionate dream of pleasure. The
pair both display a pink flush to their faces with very
bright red lips. It is not common to see this in men.
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*Page eleven shows a couple preparing to make love. The man
who is on top displays a very large and erect penis, while
he sucks on her upturned breast; she is being manipulated to
move her left leg up so he can then enter her open and waiting vulva. She clutches a handful of Chirishi in preparation
for the flood. Her eyebrows are shaved, but a faint pink
flush just above her eyes has emerged.
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*Page twelve shows a most unusual scene in the world of
Haru Bon. While lesbianism is not unusual, openly depicting
girls at such play are. This shows two ordinary nude women,
likely being bored or abandoned by their male suitors, have
taken to the mutual pleasure of dildo play. One wears a huge
and most black penis tied about her waist. The other reveals
her open and moist vagina, clutches the penis while holding
a few Chirishi sheets. The other opens a tiny container with
some sort of stimulating potion. This will either be applied
to the dildo or her partner's vagina. It seems clear, the
two girls have already shared this joy before and could be
that the girl grasping the penis has already applied it to
her partner,and is now awaiting her turn to be "penetrated."
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Books of this subject, quality, nature and rarity are truly
most difficult to acquire on the open market. Superbly colored in pastels, prior to the very garish and bright advent
and use of aniline dyes imported from Europe. Because Hokusai had lived during the life-time of Utamaro [1754-1806] he
was influencd by this great master. The most vivid example
of this invluence is found in number six [above], the rape
scene. The original inspiration for this print was done by
Utamaro in his most celebrated erotic album: UTA MAKURA:
PILLOW OF SONG, dated 1788..."Utamaro's masterpieces...most
impressive ...series of twelve prints ...this is one of the
most dramatic scenes: a plebeian maiden being attacked by a
middle-aged laborer and putting up stiff resistance" See R.
Lane: IMAGES OF THE FLOATING WORLD, page 140, plate 140 for
a most similar example. The original Utamaro shows the exact
same action, with nearly identical composition; the man supresses the girl by holding her left leg, while she pushes
his cheek away with her right hand...clearly Hokusai was so
impressed with this superb composition and subject that he
utilized it in his own masterpiece. Note how even the man's
"Fundoshi" [loin cloth] is in the exact format, draped over
his stiff penis. This is no coincidence ! This series and a
few similar prints illustrated also in T. Evans: SHUNGA: The
Art of Love in Japan, page 249 for the text; illustrations
6.83, 6.85 and 6.86; 6.88 is an exact match for our number 9
above. A stunning and most fantastic piece of color erotica
by Japan's master painter.
JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF COMIC CARICATURES
HOKUSAI MANGA, 15 VOLUME SET: HOKUSAI'S CARICATURES,
THE COMPLETE WORK.
Nagoya 1812-1849 Eirakuya. Stitched replacement blue stiff
wrs., 15 vol. set, 411 woodblock illustrations in pastels,
very good, bit of lower corner of vol. 2 worn away but illus
not affected, else good, cloth case, clasps.
FIRST EDITION
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THE HOKUSAI MANGA
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. IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OUT OF JAPAN
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IN THE EARLY TO MID-19TH CENTURY
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. HOKUSAI'S MONUMENTAL 15 VOLUME ILLUSTRATED GENRE BOOK
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REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS & RECOGNIZABLE BOOKS
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. FROM JAPAN'S MOST CELEBRATED AND HUMOROUS MASTER ARTIST
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A MONUMENTAL WORK, COMPLETE IN 15 VOLUMES:
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This is a monumental work of art! It is probably the most
famous of Hokusai's illustrated books. The main feature of
this book is an encyclopedic demonstration of Hokusai's
great ability in depicting all things Japanese found in
daily life.
$16320
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SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA:
People, fauna, flora, landscape, the past, grotesque,
technical, architecture, comedians, average people at work,
play and mischief.
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Covering a host of figures, animals, flowers,
birds, landscapes, people, miscellaneous items, historical
figures, Buddhist and Shinto temples, religious icons,
military arts, Samurai, famous Japanese sights, Japanese and
Chinese deities, architecture, a host of fish, landscapes,
great and common people at their work, horses, humorous
figures and a host of other sketches to tickle the
imagination. Some of the illustrations are pastel colored
in pink and light blue, the outlines are all are done in
Sumi-black.
*
A wealth of superb art and excellent examples of Hokusai's
best drawing and painting skills. Of all books ever done in
Japan, it is this set that has captured the imagination of
its viewers more than any other single book. It has also
portrayed Japan to the world in graphic terms that anyone
can understand.
*
The Manga has always been the most desirable & collectible
of all of Hokusai's books. Seldom found in its complete
state of 15 matching volumes. Each volume addresses a
different aspect of Japanese life, the themes are highly
creative and his unique ability to express humor is widely
appreciated as his gift to the world at large.
*
He has always been the most ingenious of all Japanese
artists, expressing a true native ability to record the
essence of Japan and the Japanese character. The pictures of
a giant octopus pouncing on a lonely spectator, the
elongated limbs of his humorous characters tickle one's
fancy. Chopsticks protruding from a man's nose...zany!
*
An important reflection of Japan, Japanese culture and daily
life before the advent of Western influence. HOKUSAI'S SUI
GENERIS !
.
***
NOTES ABOUT THE Nagoya 1812-1849 Eirakuya Edition:
This set has the title pages for volumes: 3, 7, 8, 10, 12,
13,14, and the standard two-page introduction by Hokusai in
volumes 1-14, volume 15 did not come with this page.
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Else the set is complete with all pages, illustrations,
publisher's catalogs and colophons, where cited.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
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Toda: RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE A.I.C. p.254-5.
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J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112.
*
D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868
JAPANESE BOOKS...p.33 item #85.
*
H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS, p.226-239,
item #546 for most all editions & variants.
*
HILLIER, Jack. :THE ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION
p.186.
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JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF COMIC CARICATURES
HOKUSAI MANGA, 15 VOLUME SET: HOKUSAI'S CARICATURES,
THE COMPLETE WORK.
[Tokyo 1875]. Stitched stiff wrappers, very good, usual wear
to corners/edges, contents very clean,15 vol. set,411 double
page illustrations by color-tinted woodblocks, title slips a
bit worn as usual, each bound in a different color. COMPLETE
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.
THE HOKUSAI MANGA
.
.
. IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OUT OF JAPAN
.
.
IN THE EARLY TO MID-19TH CENTURY
.
.
. HOKUSAI'S MONUMENTAL 15 VOLUME ILLUSTRATED GENRE BOOK
.
.
REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS & RECOGNIZABLE BOOKS
.
. FROM JAPAN'S MOST CELEBRATED AND HUMOROUS MASTER ARTIST
.
A MONUMENTAL WORK, COMPLETE IN 15 VOLUMES:
.
This is a monumental work of art! It is probably the most
famous of Hokusai's illustrated books. The main feature of
this book is an encyclopedic demonstration of Hokusai's
$13743
great ability in depicting all things Japanese found in
daily life.
.
SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA:
People, fauna, flora, landscape, the past, grotesque,
technical, architecture, comedians, average people at work,
play and mischief.
.
Covering a host of figures, animals, flowers,
birds, landscapes, people, miscellaneous items, historical
figures, Buddhist and Shinto temples, religious icons,
military arts, Samurai, famous Japanese sights, Japanese and
Chinese deities, architecture, a host of fish, landscapes,
great and common people at their work, horses, humorous
figures and a host of other sketches to tickle the
imagination. Some of the illustrations are pastel colored
in pink and light blue, the outlines are all are done in
Sumi-black.
*
A wealth of superb art and excellent examples of Hokusai's
best drawing and painting skills. Of all books ever done in
Japan, it is this set that has captured the imagination of
its viewers more than any other single book. It has also
portrayed Japan to the world in graphic terms that anyone
can understand.
*
The Manga has always been the most desirable & collectible
of all of Hokusai's books. Seldom found in its complete
state of 15 matching volumes. Each volume addresses a
different aspect of Japanese life, the themes are highly
creative and his unique ability to express humor is widely
appreciated as his gift to the world at large.
*
He has always been the most ingenious of all Japanese
artists, expressing a true native ability to record the
essence of Japan and the Japanese character. The pictures of
a giant octopus pouncing on a lonely spectator, the
elongated limbs of his humorous characters tickle one's
fancy. Chopsticks protruding from a man's nose...zany!
*
An important reflection of Japan, Japanese culture and daily
life before the advent of Western influence. HOKUSAI'S SUI
GENERIS !
.
***
NOTES ABOUT THE Nagoya 1812-1849 Eirakuya Edition:
This set has the title pages for volumes: 3, 7, 8, 10, 12,
13,14, and the standard two-page introduction by Hokusai in
volumes 1-14, volume 15 did not come with this page.
.
Else the set is complete with all pages, illustrations,
publisher's catalogs and colophons, where cited.
.
***
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
.
Toda: RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE A.I.C. p.254-5.
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J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112.
*
D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868
JAPANESE BOOKS...p.33 item #85.
*
H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS, p.226-239,
item #546 for most all editions & variants.
*
HILLIER, Jack. :THE ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION
p.186.
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A CLASSIC WORK ON JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE & ART DESIGN
SHOHSHOKU EHON KATSUSHIKA SHIN HINAGATA: PICTURES OF NEW AND
ORIGINAL DESIGNS, ARCHITECTURAL PLANS & WORKING DRAWINGS FOR
Kyoto 1836, Sandoshurin. Stitched blue wrs., very good, but
covers bit worn, scuffed, title slip top missing, contents
clean solid, bit dusty, old thumbing in lower margin, 26
double folded leaves, 18 double-page & 42 illustrations.RARE
This work was woodblock printed, and contains some 50 plates
illustrating architectural themes for craftsmen. The building of traditional Japanese structures has been a highly
guarded and most secret set of tradesman's techniques. These
were never shared with strangers or competitors. These
techniques were passed from journey man to his disciples.
Therefore when Hokusai attempted to draw the methods and
construction techniques he met substantial opposition from
those who were the builders and designers. Because of his
personal fame he was allowed to sketch these for the purpose
of "painting" rather that construction. This work then shows
a good number of hitherto guarded subjects, now exposed for
the first time in print.
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Hokusai takes us on a guided tour of some of Japan's most
traditional and typical buildings. Covering the likes of
what the builder and architect looks like, his tools,
methods of using a compass, how to draw and make things
square, basic carpentry tools, as well as the proper attire
of head designer and architect. The offering to Shinto
gods for a successful and lucky construction. Then the work
delves into the actual design of tile roofs, Buddhist themes
in architecture, bell & the bell tower, building guardians
or "Fu Dogs," ocean wave patterns, shrine Gods, symbols
of longevity, floating and rope bridges Swastika and other
Buddhist patterns, other protectors of buildings found
in mythological animals, dragon, demons, and a handsome
horse.
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$11944
A famous work, used by artisans
for making art works. A valuable example of Japanese art and
craft work at its best !
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VARIANT READINGS OF THE TITLE:
There are variant readings of the title, each bibliographer
has selected his own way to read the full title.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION, p.188, and
illustrates 2 full-pages from this work as plates #169, 170.
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L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, p.56 for
2 entries.
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H. Kerlen: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, p.619, #1497.
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ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, p.262.
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AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE ON JAPANESE WOODBLOCK BOOKS OR E-HON
614 HOLLOWAY, Owen E.
GRAPHIC ART OF JAPAN: The Classical School.
London 1957, Tiranti. Black cloth, 135+121p., 5 color, 135
b.w. plates. Excellent source for landscape albums, wood
block printed books, bird & flower pictures. FIRST EDITION
This invaluable text gives a keen insight into some of the
more interesting woodblock print & book artists of the Edo
period. Devoted to the other than sheet printed works, with
a focus on Kyoto & Osaka art of the early 18th century. Social structure of Japanese taste, Chinese culture in Japan,
Kyoto, what is graphic art? Medium & method of the classical
school. What are brush stroke & engraved 'line'? Graphic art
& the brush original, landscape, landscape in the albums,
visual & verbal art, figure studies, the albums of figure
subjects, bird & flower pictures, list of chief albums of
the classical school. With copious descriptive notes to the
plates.A very useful reference or illustrated books & albums
of the time. Valuable for students, dealers and collectors.
Illustrating examples from Kishi Empu, Ki Baitei, Kameda
Bosai, Kawamura Bumpo, Yosa Buson, Ki Chikudoh, Onishi Chinnen, Cho Gessho, Matsumura Goshun, Tsuji Hozan, Niwa Kagen,
of the time. Valuable for students, dealers and collectors.
Illustrating examples from Kishi Empu, Ki Baitei, Kameda
$2312
Bosai, Kawamura Bumpo, Yosa Buson, Ki Chikudoh, Onishi Chinnen, Cho Gessho, Matsumura Goshun, Tsuji Hozan, Niwa Kagen.
$44
615 HONDA, I.
THE SILK INDUSTRY OF JAPAN.
Tokyo 1909, Imperial Tokyo Sericultural Inst. Green cloth,
very good, gold stamped, 198p., 3 color, many b.w. photos,
2 color maps, statistics, all edge gilt.
S C A R C E
A most valuable resource, covers the history of sericulture
industry of Japan. The present state of sericultural industry, government enterprises for sericultural industry, associations. Cultivatin of mulberries, feeding of silkworms,
manufacture of raw silk, sales of raw silk, wild silkworms.
This is most comprehensive and authorative work on the subject, issued by the Japanese government. Honda was the director of the Imperial Tokyo Sericulture Inst. A very copious
resource, covering all aspects of silk culture, profusely
illustrated with text and full page photographs.
$187
616 [HORIGUCHI, S.]
ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY IN JAPAN.
New York [1956], Studio. Yellow cloth, 11.5 x 11.5 inches,
107p., 4 color, 148 b.w. photos, 9 b.w. illus., very clean
solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
With additional commentary on MODERN ART AND JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE by Y. Kojiro. This work covers traditional and modern structures, a variety of materials, forms and including
structures abroad. Covers gardens and religious structures.
$29
617 [HORIGUCHI, Sutemi.]
TRADITION OF JAPANESE GARDEN.
[Tokyo 1962], Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai. Purple cloth, oblong
format, 185p., 140 color & b.w. photos, index, maps, plans,
FIRST EDITION
A strong work, covers the relationship between nature and
gardens, garden for contemplation, garden for use, gardens
that are not called gardens.
.
Essays by Yuichiro Kojiro: The Japanese & their gardens,
natural order, moon, snow & flowers, Tsubo Niwa [enclosed
small garden], Karesansui or 'dry landscapes,' Shakkei, a
rotating garden, Zen inspired Roji [path leading up to the
Tea-house] et al.
.
A keenly inspired monograph, giving a marvelous look at how
the Japanese gardens are designed & why they work.
Traditional houses are the back drop, and the garden is a
living part of the whole architectural environment.
.
The use of massive rocks, water, ponds, waterfalls and
a host of others, calmly employed, rendering this an
excellent study.
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Useful to architects & garden designers.
*
A JAPANESE CLASSIC ON HAND-MADE JAPANESE PAPERS OR WASHI
618 HORIKOSHI, Jusuke.
KAMI KOSHII CHOHO-KI: DIARY OF JAPANESE WASHI PAPER MAKER.
[WASHI is Japanee for Hand-Made Native Paper]
[Tokyo 1925, Sanseido]. Green stitched stiff wrs.,very clean
Chuban 15.5 x 23 cm., woodblock printed, 20p.+7p. supplement
& 29 illustrations, 5 b.w. collotype photos, reprint of the
1798 First Edition,in recent blue cloth folding Chitsu case.
AN IMPORTANT PRIMARY RESOURCE ON JAPANESE HAND-MADE WASHI
PAPER-MAKING:
.
THE EDITION:
This is the 1925 reprint of the 1798 original woodblock
printed edition. It is printed on double-folded leaves to
look like the original, including the period style stitched
binding.
*
This work outlines graphically the whole hand-made process
of Washi papermaking. From collecting of the plants to the
$22
final trimming of the dried paper sheets.
.
This excellent example shows the whole & complete process of
hand-made Washi papers. Beginning with selecting the plants
used, harvesting & culture, separating the fibers, hauling
by horse, river washing, scraping by hand, boiling process,
alternate & supplemental plants used, beating the fibers,
and screening the fiber solution into paper. The native
tools used, drying, cutting, bundling & preparation for
market.
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WINTER OCCUPATION OF JAPANESE FARMERS - PAPERMAKING:
Japanese farmers had little to do during the cold, snowy
winter months. Washi papermaking became a useful and
productive enterprise in rural Japan.
.
The process of hand-made paper in Japan was strictly a
winter home vocation. The farmers had to immerse their
hands
in the bitterly cold water to do much of this process. It
was not easy work, and most papers were made in the extreme
cold of northern Japan where Kozo and other fiber-containing
plants grew.
*
The work is lavishly illustrated, it actually shows the
complete process of this early technology. The same basic
process was followed for hand-making papers in China and
Korea as well.
.
A charming and wonderful work, with additional commentaries
on the papermaking village. A most fascinating period work,
always R A R E.
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THE PERSONAL COPY OF THOMAS K. TINDALE:
This is the personal copy of Thomas K. Tindale, and bears
his blind-stamped, embossed seal in the lower edge of the
first blank leaf. Tindale was the author of THE HANDMADE
PAPERS OF JAPAN, perhaps the best book on Japanese Washi
papers. It included a stunning collection of samples and
other valuable essays, resources and examples. Contains a
white 3 x 5 inch typed card, with pencil notes in Tindale's
hand giving bibliographical information on this book.
.
Please inquire with us as we may have other items from his
library, and about Washi papers and sample books.
***
CONDITION:
This copy is in superb collector's condition, solidly stitch
bound, no worming or other defects.
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CHITSU FOLDING INDIGO BLUE CASE WITH CLASPS:
This work is contained in a recent indigo-blue folding
Chitsu, in superb condition, with hand-made Washi stencil
inside papers, 2 bone clasps.
***
REFERENCES:
TINDALE, Thomas K. et al.: THE HANDMADE PAPERS OF JAPAN.
*
Color scans of this and most other books are posted to our
website.
$250
619 HOSHINO, Tomihiro.
ROAD OF THE TINKLING BELL: Paintings, Poems, and Essays.
[Tokyo 1990, Kaisei-sha]. White boards, dj., 95p., Kyoko &
Gavin Bantock translators, very good, many color photos.
A most unique book: "THE BELL MAKES NO SOUND WHEN WE ARE
GOING ALONG A SMOTH ROAD, BUT WHEN WE COME TO AN OBSTACLE OR
UNEVEN PATCH IN OUR LIVES, THE LITTLE BELL TINKLES CLEARLY."
Is how the author describes his colorful work. Written and
illustrated by the author who is paralyzed from the neck
down is a consummate artist, working with his mouth to create superb art & poems.
A MOST STUNNING HAND-MADE WASHI COLOR PAPER SAMPLE BOOK
620 HOSOKAWA SHI GIJUTSU SHA KYO KAI.
HOSOKAWA SHI SHI: THE HISTORY OF HAND-MADE WASHI PAPERS
HOSOKAWA PAPERMAKING VILLAGE.
Tokyo 1980, Yushodo. Purple stitched stiff wrs., as new,fine
copy, in green hand-made paper Chitsu folding case, 60 handmade paper samples, 21 x 28.7 cm., 64p. Japanese text, 25p.
photos, 69 b.w. photos, map, photos of paper makers. R A R E
*
A superb monograph on the hand-made paper activities of
Hosokawa area. Contains a 60 great-full page samples of
beautiful colored, designed and embossed papers; each with
a number and name that matches the key page. The key page
gives more details on the process, place &c. The photo essay
shows the complete technique of paper making from
collecting the plants with the fibers the finished product.
These photos show the ancient method juxtaposition the 1980
method.
*
Papermakers are a dieing breed, and so many of their off
spring have forsaken the tiny dull villages for the bright
city life. Very few continue this art form. The entire text
& photograph section is printed on double-folded leaves,
then spine stitched in traditional Japanese binding.
Contained in the Chitsu with bamboo clasps, then again in
original card board protective box. A Pristine, flawless
copy ! The beautiful art of the hand-bound Japanese book
and hand-made papers.
$2
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A marvelous folk-art work.
*
$372
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL WORK ON JAPANESE WOMEN
621 HOSONO, Masanobu. et al.
ITO SHINSUI. Volume 5 from the Gendai Nippon Bijinga Zen
Shuu Series.
[Tokyo 1979, Shueisha]. Blue cloth, very good, dj., 127p.,56
color, 98 b.w. photo plates, chronology, Japanese text,
8.5 x 11 inches, slip case.
S C A R C E
This is a grand work, illustrating some 150 plus paintings
by the great master of "Bijinga." Shinsui captured the essence of Japanese feminine beauty. Reference monographs on the
works of Shinsui are quite scarce. A valuable addition to
the reference materials for prints & paintings of the Taisho
and early Showa periods. Each work is clearly dated, artist
seal shown, with work title, including some color fold outs.
Shinsui haunted both the Japanese & Western style live theatres in Japan, from which he found many useful & beautiful
female subjects. Many of the paintings found in this work
were the prototypes for later woodblock prints. A sensual
view of his women, their charm, beauty, elegance and refinement. Drawn with exquisite perfection, he was perhaps one of
the best artists of the time for female figures. Printed on
high quality heavy rag paper with superb color. A beautiful
addition to any art reference library & asset to collection.
A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUBJECT
$238
622 HOSONO, Masanobu.
NAGASAKI PRINTS AND EARLY COPPERPLATES.
[Tokyo 1978, Kodansha]. Blue cloth, very good, dj., 24 color
143 b.w. plates, bibliography, index, glossary, 165p., 19 x
26.5 cm., as new copy.
An important work, covering the early art history influenced
by foreigners. Addresses the Soputhern Barbarians, foreign
culture, Port of Nagasaki, Nagasaki woodblock prints, Hiraga
Gennai, Shiba Kokan, Ando Denzen and his successors in the
Western-style woodcut . Nagasaki woodblock prints focused on
European subjects, life in the Dutch colony, European manners and customs as portrayed in imported books & art works.
$31
A SUPERB MONOGRAPH ON THE CONTEMPORARY CHINESE PAINTER
623 [HU, Sishen.]
[CLIMBING MOUNTAINS, FORDING RIVERS: The Unusual Road Taken
By Artist Shao Yu].
Hunan [1981, Hunan Mei]. Red cloth spine over boards, dj.,
very good, 39 color, 52 b.w. plates, 16 drawn sketches by
artist Shao Yu, tall folio, Chinese & English text, summary,
plate list 26 x 36 cm., slipcase. FIRST & ONLY SMALL EDITION
A grand work, with poignant views of China, her people,
landscape, some semi-political statements, peasants training
with rifles mostly women, folk-art works, many in color and
others in black-white Sumi. The largest percent are of
Chinese views, with a minority of paintings in Japan,
Siam, Middle-East, France, England &c. Nicely done work.
*
624 HUDSON, Richard. et al.
KUBOYAMA AND THE SAGA OF THE LUCKY DRAGON.
New York [1965], Yoseloff. Pictorial cloth, original clear
plastic dust jacket with notes, 59.,10 color, 25 b.w. photos
drawings, English text, 22 x 28.5 cm., co-author Ben Shahn,
clean solid copy.
This is the true story of the first men who were Japanese
fishermen who had an actual brush with the H-bomb. These unsuspecting Japanese were thousands of miles from home aboard
the small ship "Lucky Dragon," when on March 1st, 1954 a cloud of strange whitish gray flakes drifted down on their
craft. This changed their lives, as these men died from rad-
$46
iation
atoll.
poisoning from the American test bomb near Bikini
It is a touching story, with superb graphics.
$7
A MAJOR ILLUSTRATED RESOURCE ON EARLY JAPAN
625 HUMBERT, Aime.
JAPAN AND THE JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED.
York 1874, Appleton. Tall folio, decorated red cloth, 198
beautiful woodcut engravings, 378p., very good, neatly rebacked.Trans. by Mrs. Cashel.Edited by H.W. Bates.QUITE RARE
Illustrates the Japanese country, domestic life, religion,
folklore, Kyoto, Yeddo [old Tokyo], political system,
education, literature, customs, religious festivals, theater
&c. This superb primary source was written by the late
Envoy Extraordinary Minister Plenipotentiary, during his
two year stay in Japan from 1863-1864 as he represented
Switzerland.
*
Because of his diplomatic position, he was able to travel
beyond the barriers of the foreign settlement at Yokohama.
A privilege accorded exclusively to diplomatists of the
Treaty Powers. He set down in writing his view of quarters
inaccessible to the ordinary person.
*
With candor, this text illustrates and discusses the life,
customs & activities of the Japanese, their neighboring
towns, Bay of Yeddo, taverns &c., embellished by sketches
and photographs done while enroute.
*
A wonderful primary insight to an earlier Japan before the
influence of foreign powers. Lavishly illustrated with
beautifully executed art.
*
$2234
626 HUMBERT, Aime.
London 1874, Bentley. Red pictorial cloth, very good, 378p.,
190 fine woodcuts & illustrations, large size 24 x 31.5 cm.,
beautifully done, small folio.
R A R E
Switzerland.
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627 HUMBERT, Aime.
New York 1874, Appleton. 3/4 Black leather, very good, 378p.
190 fine woodcuts and illustratons, large size 24 x 31.5 cm.
$1862
top edge gilt, beautifully done, small folio, raised bands,
gold stamped morocco over marbled boards & endpapers.
RARE
Switzerland.
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628 HUMBERT, Aime.
New York 1874, Appleton. Brown cloth, very good, 378p., 190
fine woodcuts and illustratons, large size 24 x 31.5 cm.,
top edge gilt, small split to spine, bookplates. S C A R C E
Switzerland.
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$1862
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$1862
629 HUMBERT, Aime.
New York 1874, Appleton. 3/4 Brown leather, very good, 378p.
190 fine woodcuts and illustratons, large size 24 x 31.5 cm.
all edge gilt, beautifully done, small folio, raised bands,
gold stamped morocco over marbled boards & endpapers.
RARE
Switzerland.
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A MAJOR STUDY OF FAR EASTERN HANDMADE PAPERS WITH SAMPLES
$1862
630 HUNTER, Dard.
A PAPERMAKING PILGRIMAGE TO JAPAN, KOREA AND CHINA.
[First & Only Signed Limited Numbered Edition of 370 Copies]
New York 1936, Pynson. Half leather over boards, 148p., fine
solid copy, 50 tipped-in paper samples,68 b.w. photos,index.
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* IN ORIGINAL SLIPCASE, WITH ORIGINAL PROSPECTUS *
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*FIRST & ONLY HAND-NUMBERED, SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION OF 370*
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FIRST AND ONLY HAND-NUMBERED
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LIMITED EDITION 0F 375 COPIES
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SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR & PUBLISHER
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. CONTAINING 50 FINE HANDMADE WASHI PAPER SAMPLES
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An exceptionally rare and important primary source. It
covers, compares & contrasts the three major paper-making
cultures of Eastern Asia. Written by the premier authority
on handmade papers. This scholarly monograph, addresses
papermaking materials, moulds. Documenting his personal
pilgrimage to the various papermaking villages, variety of
papers, with copious bibliography.
.
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With lucid descriptions of the illustrations with full
commentaries and descriptions of the 50 numbered individual
tipped-in large handmade paper specimens. Printed on Shogun
paper, frontispiece, three woodcuts, 65 b.w. photogravures,
illustrations, 148 [+4p.].
.
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LOVELY DOUBLE-SIGNED COPY:
This copy is signed and hand-numbered in black by the author
Dard Hunter. It is also signed in red by the publisher,
Elmer Adler.
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THE BINDING:
The work was finely hand-bound & specially designed by
Gerhard Gerlach, in black morocco leather spine, with paper
covered boards printed in gold, red & black from 18th
century woodblocks bought in Korea. The spine titles are
gold-stamped with a red Chinese Hanzi/Kanji character
"Zhi/Kami" for "paper" and four rule lines ." Book size is a
small folio: 23.3 x 28.8 cm.
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This is a landmark work, covers in great detail the handmade
paper cultures of Japan, China & Korea. Including bamboo
papers, methods, villages, photos of techniques, materials
and a host of other useful and valuable Asian paper-making
subjects.
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WHO WAS DARD HUNTER 1883-1966]:
William Joseph "Dard" Hunter was an American authority on
printing, paper, and papermaking, especially by hand, using
the tools and craft of four centuries prior. Hunter produced
two hundred copies of his book Old Papermaking, preparing
every aspect of the book himself: he wrote the text,
designed and cast the type, did the typesetting, handmade
the paper, and printed and bound the book.
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A display at the Smithsonian Institution that appeared with
his work read:
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"In the entire history of printing, these are the first
books to have been made in their entirety by the labors of
one man."
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He also wrote the classic "Paper Making by Hand in America"
[1950], a similar but larger undertaking.
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REFERENCES:
Dard Hunter:
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HUNTER, Dard.: CHINESE CEREMONIAL PAPER. A MONOGRAPH
RELATING TO THE FABRICATION OF PAPER AND TIN FOIL AND THE
USE OF PAPER IN CHINESE RITES AND RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES.
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HUNTER, Dard.: PAPERMAKING IN INDO-CHINA.
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First & Only Limited Edition 250 copies.
Limited First & Only Edition 250 copies.
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BERGER, Sidney E.: THE HANDMADE PAPERS OF JAPAN: A
Biographical Sketch of its Author and an Account of the
Genesis & Production of the Book. With a Reprint of the
Original Text by Thomas Keith Tindale & Harriett Ramsey
Tindale.
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titles in stock.
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A MAJOR STUDY OF FAR EASTERN HANDMADE PAPERS WITH SAMPLES
631 HUNTER, Dard.
A PAPERMAKING PILGRIMAGE TO JAPAN, KOREA AND CHINA.
[First & Only Signed Limited Numbered Edition of 370 Copies]
New York 1936, Pynson. Half leather over boards, 148p., very
clean, 50 tipped-in paper samples, 68 b. w. photos, index,
bibliography, firm & solid copy.
FIRST & ONLY LIMITED NUMBERED & SIGNED EDITION OF 370 COPIES
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FIRST AND ONLY HAND-NUMBERED
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LIMITED EDITION 0F 375 COPIES
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SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR & PUBLISHER
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. CONTAINING 50 FINE HANDMADE WASHI PAPER SAMPLES
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An exceptionally rare and important primary source. It
covers, compares & contrasts the three major paper-making
cultures of Eastern Asia. Written by the premier authority
on handmade papers. This scholarly monograph, addresses
papermaking materials, moulds. Documenting his personal
pilgrimage to the various papermaking villages, variety of
papers, with copious bibliography.
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With lucid descriptions of the illustrations with full
commentaries and descriptions of the 50 numbered individual
tipped-in large handmade paper specimens. Printed on Shogun
paper, frontispiece, three woodcuts, 65 b.w. photogravures,
illustrations, 148 [+4p.].
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LOVELY DOUBLE-SIGNED COPY:
This copy is signed and hand-numbered in black by the author
Dard Hunter. It is also signed in red by the publisher,
Elmer Adler.
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$3650
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THE BINDING:
The work was finely hand-bound & specially designed by
Gerhard Gerlach, in black morocco leather spine, with paper
covered boards printed in gold, red & black from 18th
century woodblocks bought in Korea. The spine titles are
gold-stamped with a red Chinese Hanzi/Kanji character
"Zhi/Kami" for "paper" and four rule lines ." Book size is a
small folio: 23.3 x 28.8 cm.
.
***
This is a landmark work, covers in great detail the handmade
paper cultures of Japan, China & Korea. Including bamboo
papers, methods, villages, photos of techniques, materials
and a host of other useful and valuable Asian paper-making
subjects.
.
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WHO WAS DARD HUNTER 1883-1966]:
William Joseph "Dard" Hunter was an American authority on
printing, paper, and papermaking, especially by hand, using
the tools and craft of four centuries prior. Hunter produced
two hundred copies of his book Old Papermaking, preparing
every aspect of the book himself: he wrote the text,
designed and cast the type, did the typesetting, handmade
the paper, and printed and bound the book.
.
A display at the Smithsonian Institution that appeared with
his work read:
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"In the entire history of printing, these are the first
books to have been made in their entirety by the labors of
one man."
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He also wrote the classic "Paper Making by Hand in America"
[1950], a similar but larger undertaking.
.
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REFERENCES:
Dard Hunter:
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FIRST AND ONLY LIMITED EDITION OF 125 COPIES
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HUNTER, Dard.: CHINESE CEREMONIAL PAPER. A MONOGRAPH
RELATING TO THE FABRICATION OF PAPER AND TIN FOIL AND THE
USE OF PAPER IN CHINESE RITES AND RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES.
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. FIRST & ONLY EDITION 182 COPIES SIGNED BY DARD HUNTER
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HUNTER, Dard.: PAPERMAKING IN INDO-CHINA.
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First & Only Limited Edition 250 copies.
Limited First & Only Edition 250 copies.
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First & Only Numbered Edition of 173 Copies
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BERGER, Sidney E.: THE HANDMADE PAPERS OF JAPAN: A
Biographical Sketch of its Author and an Account of the
Genesis & Production of the Book. With a Reprint of the
Original Text by Thomas Keith Tindale & Harriett Ramsey
Tindale.
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titles in stock.
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PAPERMAKING THROUGH ASIA: CHINA, JAPAN, KOREA, SIAM, VIETNAM
632 HUNTER, Dard.
PAPERMAKING: THE HISTORY AND TECHNIQUE OF AN ANCIENT CRAFT.
[This Copy With Thomas K. Tindale's Personal Book Plate]
New York [1947], Knopf. Blue cloth, very clean, 611 + 37p.,
index, notes, bibliography, chronology, fold out map, 313 bw
photos, 4 figures,2nd.revised & best enlarged edition,2paper
samples, ex-private library book plate of Thomas K. Tindale.
This is a standard classic on all aspects of hand-made
paper, from the beginning down to modern times. It covers
writing substances before paper, Ts'ai Lun and the
Chinese invention of paper, the influence of calligraphy
upon paper, & printing. Empress Shotoku & her Hyakuman-Toh,
one million printed prayers, the first text printing upon
paper executed in the world. 664-770 C.E.
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The hand-mould: papermakers' most essential tool,
maceration of materials, papermaking process & methods
paper: a sacred material, papermakers of Europe, America
during the early years of printing. Ancient water-marks,
latter day watermarks of the 19th century. Paper making
materials of the 18th century, the paper-machine and its
inventor, revolutionizes printing.
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Handmade paper vs. machine made papers. The history of the
invention of Chinese hand made paper, its move to Formosa,
Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Indo-China [North Vietnam],
India, Tibet, Kashmir, and the eventual migration to
Europe. The various fibers used to make paper, techniques,
laid & other papers.
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Undoubtedly one of the most reliable of all authors on the
subject, a "best resource" on the history of paper, also
on world-wide hand-made papers. With two full-page paper
samples included, comprehensive chronology, and a 200 work
bibliography on papermaking by geographic areas, copious
index, fold out illustrations.
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Dard Hunter was the premier author/scholar on the subject of
hand-made paper, and has written extensively on this subject
with a substantial number of rare and excellent books which
contain paper samples. All of his works are reliable and
considered of great intellectual value and contrition to the
$2740
subject.
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WHO WAS THOMAS K. TINDALE:
THOMAS K. TINDALE
Tindale was an American, employed as an advisor to the
Japanese Civil Service immediately after the end of World
War II. He was assisted by Yoshikuni Seki, the celebrated
and noted Japanese paper-making scholar and historian. The
work was co-authored by his wife, Harriet R. Tindale.
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REFERENCES:
TINDALE, Thomas K. THE HANDMADE PAPERS OF JAPAN. A stunning
set of books with large numbers of hand-made Washi samples,
LIMITED EDITION OF 250 COPIES
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$250
AN OUTSTANDING COLOR REFERENCE SOURCE BOOK
633 HURTIG, Bernard. comp.
MASTERPIECES OF NETSUKE ART: One Thousand Favorites of
Leading Collectors.
New York [1973], Weatherhill. Brown silk over white brocade,
very clean, 1075 color illustrations, glossary, index,in the
original cloth covered slip case, index, bibliography, large
size folio 23.5 x 30.5 cm., solid.
FIRST EDITION
This work was published for the International Netsuke Collectors Society. With representative pieces from the Atchley,
Baur, Bushell, Gercik, Greenfield, Hurtig, Kenzo, and other
collections. With essays by each collector on what and why
they collect Netsuke. Stunningly beautiful work, giving more
color photos of Netsuke and identifications than any other
work. A very useful and valuable standard reference source.
This work is perhaps one of the most desirable books on the
art of Netsuke & Netsuke collecting by the foremost writers.
$187
Leading Collectors.
very clean, 1075 color illustrations, glossary,bibliography,
index,spine & cloth covered slipcase bit faded,small scratch
a very solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
$150
Leading Collectors.
very clean, 1075 color illustrations, index, glossary,
bibliography, ex-library copy, usual marks, spine bit worn,
contents clean, solid.
FIRST EDITION
$136
636 IENAGA, Saburo.
JAPANESE ART: A CULTURAL APPRECIATION.
Vol. 30. Heibonsha Survey of Japanese Art.
New York [1979], Weatherhill. Blue cloth, very clean, 105
color & b.w. photos, 177p., trans. by R. Gage., bright solid
copy, in nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
Covering primitive society, stone age Japan, Jomon pottery,
early ancient society, metal culture, emergence of social
classes and political control, ethnic religion & festivals.
Early chronicles: Kojiki & Nihon Shoki, sex in ancient Japan
and tumulus art. Age of penal & administrative codes, Buddhist arts, traditional arts, aristocratic society. Growth
of feudal society, rise & significance of the warrior class.
Rich merchants, popular arts, Genroku, feudal decline, scientific spirit, rise of social reform. Excellent work addresses all forms of art, screens, Buddhist art, ceramics, paintings, theater, stage, sculpture &c.
A SUPERB JOURNAL OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
637 IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL.
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE.
[Tokyo 1960-1985, I.I.]. Original pictorial stiff wrappers,
as issued, from issue # 7-73, broken set,
numbers in all,
English text, 18 x 25.5 cm., average 65p. per issue, profuse
color & b.w. photos, clean, solid.
The work is elegant and artistic. The masters include those
from the major schools: Ikenobo: Mr. Ikenobo; Ohara: Houn
Ohara, Sogetsu: Sofu Teshigahara.
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Each issue celebrates friendship between members of all
countries, including Chinese flower arranging techniques,
joining of masters, new schools and places to study, the
basic arts of Ikebana, world chapters, characteristics of
Japanese flower arrangement and random notes, samples,
examples and a range of techniques.
*
This work celebrates and joins all schools of Ikebana into a
single journal for the pleasure and edification of all.
*
In the beginning, in the 1960's the journal was in its
$12
infancy, by the mid 1980's it became a slick high-class
color magazine loaded with even more elegant resources,
essays on and by women of the classical times down to the
contemporary, a kind of women's liberation statement for
women of all walks of life. A study if women's grace and
refinement, interviews with leading exponents of the women's
movement and role models.
*
Elegant and first-class adverts by the best of Japanese art
works and accessories !
*
THE RUN:
This group begins with number 8, 1961, with additional
numbers: 15, 20-21, 23-25, 31, 33-4, 36-7, 39, 41, 43-47,
50-63, 68-73 plus IKEBANA THIRD WORLD CONVENTION, October
17-21, 1976; 41 issues in all.
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A SUPERB JOURNAL OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
638 IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL.
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE.
[Tokyo 1974-1976, I.I.]. Original pictorial stiff wrappers,
as issued, issue nos: 39, 41, 44-46= FIVE odd issues in all,
English text, 18 x 25.5 cm., average 65p. per issue, profuse
color & b.w. photos, clean, solid.
The work is elegant and artistic. The masters include those
from the major schools: Ikenobo: Mr. Ikenobo; Ohara: Houn
Ohara, Sogetsu: Sofu Teshigahara.
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Each issue celebrates friendship between members of all
countries, including Chinese flower arranging techniques,
joining of masters, new schools and places to study, the
basic arts of Ikebana, world chapters, characteristics of
Japanese flower arrangement and random notes, samples,
examples and a range of techniques.
*
This work celebrates and joins all schools of Ikebana into a
single journal for the pleasure and edification of all.
*
In the beginning, in the 1960's the journal was in its
infancy, by the mid 1980's it became a slick high-class
color magazine loaded with even more elegant resources,
essays on and by women of the classical times down to the
contemporary, a kind of women's liberation statement for
women of all walks of life. A study if women's grace and
refinement, interviews with leading exponents of the women's
$75
movement and role models.
*
Elegant and first-class adverts by the best of Japanese art
works and accessories !
*
THE RUN:
This group begins with number 8, 1961, with additional
numbers: 15, 20-21, 23-25, 31, 33-4, 36-7, 39, 41, 43-47,
50-63, 68-73 plus IKEBANA THIRD WORLD CONVENTION, October
17-21, 1976; 41 issues in all.
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A SUPERB AND MOST MARVELOUS REFERENCE WITH COLOR EXAMPLES
639 IKENAGA, Hajime.
SHUSHU HIN MOKUROKU: CATALOGUE OF EXOTIC ART OBJECTS
INFLUENCED BY EARLY FOREIGNERS IN JAPAN: A Catalogue of the
[Osaka 1933, np.]. Silk binding, 31 x 23 cm., 2 vol. set,in
3/4 leather folding case, velvet lining, teg., 704 plts: 81
color, some double page, color and b. w. woodblock prints.
RARE FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Perhaps the largest collection of all forms of Japanese art
forms dealing with the impact of the Western world on the
culture and art of the Japanese. Strong on the Dutch & Nagasaki graphics, Namban screens, books, paintings and single
Nagasaki prints. Japanese text, with an English pamphlet:"An
Outline of Exotic Art of Japan."
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Together with a large color fold out chart of the
chronology. An important reference for all phases of
Christian and related foreign art, maps, world maps and
hemispheric projections, ceramics, carvings plus a host of
other foreign influenced Japanese art works.
*
A most excellent resource for a wide variety of Nagasaki
maps, and color woodblock prints on the Dutch in Japan,
their ships, other color woodblock prints of foreigners,
$27
Christianity and secret use of the cross in Japanese
swords, armour, Namban screens, three dimensional foreign
influenced Japanese art, paintings and a host of others. A
R A R E REFERENCE.
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$3278
A DELUXE PORT-FOLIO WITH ACTUAL CLOTH SAMPLES
640 IKI, Eizo. ed.
KIMONO.
[A Book Consisting of 25 Actual Silk Cloth Samples]
Tokyo 1966, Meiji. Blue folding chitsu case, 25 tipped-in
cloth samples, matted, ca. 34 x 44.5 cm., Vol. l, No.l, the
only volume ever issued, very clean, English captions, cloth
samples c 18 x 22 cm., solid.
FIRST & ONLY OBSCURE EDITION
A loose portfolio, with a series of silk textile samples,
many elaborately silk screened, or printed, traditional and
classic patterns, Goshodoki, Edotoki styles, Arabesque, pine
& umbrella patterns, geometric, hexagonal, Komon, stencilled
resist, flowers, leaves &c.
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A beautiful set of cloth examples. Written by the director
of the Japan Textile Promotion Assn. This is a wonderful
group of textiles each is identified by the kind & location
of origin, some are Okinawan, most are stencilled or woven
patterns, all very beautiful & uniquely Japanese.
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A wonderful collection with actual cloth textiles are quite
scarce. A marvelous look at the beautifully artistic
Japanese world of cloth and clothing, with some creped
examples.
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All contained in a nice blue-cloth folding case, superbly
done.
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641 ILLIK, DRAHOMIR. et al.
THE GREAT ARCHITECTURE OF JAPAN.
London [1970], Hamlyn. Grey cloth, very good, 126p.,many bw.
photos, 21p.text, 9.5 X 11 inches, co-author Vlasta Hilska,
clean solid copy.
Highly graphic work discusses the characteristic features of
$1501
Japanese architecture, art of the Japanese garden, historic
development of architecture, gardens and Shinto shrines from
the earliest times through the Edo period.
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Well written work.
$5
642 ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS.
ARAI, THE STATION OF THE GREAT JEDDO GUARD, JAPAN.
Together With: ENTRANCE HALL OF A JAPANESE INN.
London 1862, I.L.N. Single full sheett, very good, two 1/2
page woodcut illustrations, 28.5 x 40.5 cm.
R A R E
An excellent early example of Japan. Two half-page woodcut
illustrations show the architecture of Japanese buildings.
*
The first view is of Arai, it is animated with a wide
variety of Japanese moving along the street infront of the
Guards. Pilgrims, men and women with children, ladened
horses and a host of others pass infront of the "Go-Yoh"
lantern.
*
The second scene shows the vast interior of a Japanese
Ryokan [inn], with palanquin set to he side, women bearing
trays with tea [?] bowls, while others sit on thier knees
waiting. Tansu and other utencils in the background with
Tatami mat floors.
*
Both are illustrated by "Our Special Artist" meaning the
I.L.N.'s special artist, who most often was Charles Wirgman.
*
$63
CASE OF JAPANESE ARTICLES; JAPANESE TEMPLE, ETC.;
JAPANESE BANNERS, ETC.; JAJPANESE SPEAR, UMBRELLA, AND
[London] 1853, ILN.Single sheet with 4 woodcut illustrations
27.5 x 40.5 cm., very good, captions. Nicelly executed, showing the first curios and art goods brought in from Japan.
A good look at a variety of Japanese goods.
$44
EXHIBITION OF ARTS & MANUFACTURES AT KIOTO, JAPAN.
London 1872, ILN. Single sheet, one large illustration shows
the exhibition hall with many Japanese looking on. Shows all
varities of Japanese arts: ceramics, lacquer, armor &c, with
verso text, 28.5 x 40.5 cm, very clean solid.FIRST & ONLY ED
This is a full-sheet woodcut illustration. It shows a single
foreigner being guided by an elderly Japanese in western
clothing. The exhibition is in the background, showing
ancient Japanese armor, with lots of other examples to the
left and many men, women & children looking on.
*
$31
A JAPANESE BALLET AT THE THEATRE OF KYOTO.
New York 1873, Harper's. Single full sheet with full page
woodcut illustration of a Japanese theatre, with a large
audence looking on, candles & lanterns lighting the stage
area, with text, nicely done,suitable for framing & display.
This is a full sheet woodcut illustration. It shows the
theater and stage plus the large audience.
*
There is a capationa at the bottom: A JAPANESE BALLET AT THE
THEATRE OF KYOTO, with additional text on the back side.
*
VERY CLEAN SOLID COPY, sheet size is 28.5 x 40.5 cm.
*
LE BAC JAPONAIS. CROSSING THE RIVER.
London 1874, I.L.N. Double hand colored sheet, center folded
very good. Showing four Japanese ladies being drawn by 7 Ja-
$19
panese men swimmers across the river. Pagoda background.RARE
A grand broadside, executed by P.M. Lenoir, 15.5 x 21.75.
$155
OUR ARTIST AT KIOTO, JAPAN. Drawn by Felix Regamy.
London 1877, ILN. Single full sheet woodcut of Regamy and
Charles Wirgin [our artist] as he draws a Japannese woman, a
large crowd gathers & look at the strange foreigers, clean &
solid copy.
A fascinating look at two foreigners in Kyoto, as they draw
one Japanese woman from among the throng of on looking &
bewildered Japanese.
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Wirgman sporting a cork pith helmet and Japanese Geta-shoes
looks quite strange.
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Superbly drawn and executed by Felix Regamy.
$126
PROGRESS OF CIVILISATION IN JAPAN.
London 1875, I.L.N. Single sheet, one hand colored engraving
showing the Japanese wearing top hats nd suits, while others
in Kimono look astonished. Framable, nicely done.
ILLUSTRATED AFTER A PHOTOGRAPH BY FELICE BEATO
SKETCHES IN JAPAN: BRITISH FLEET AT YOKOHAMA AND A
PANORAMA OF THE CITY OF JEDDO [Old Tokyo].
London 1864. Double sheet, 2 hand colored engravings, with
accompanying text, 28.5 x 40.5 cm.
R A R E
This excellent full sheet work show two different views,
each the full width of the double sheet: 51.5 cm. The first
is 16.3 cm. tall, the 2nd is 12.5 cm. tall.
*
The first shows a panoramic of two American flags flying
over the U.S. Consulate at Yokohama along the quay, with
several sloops at anchor in the bay, most of which are
$94
English.
*
The second is a panoramic view of the great city of Jeddo
[Tokyo].
*
With accompanying articles below: SCENES IN JAPAN-THE CITY
OF JEDDO AND THE BRITISH FLEET AT YOKOHAMA. The article
discuss the British squadron held in readiness for the
Shimonoseki affair, to assist Sir Rutherford Alcock. The
woodcut is after a photograph by celebrated early
photographer of Japan, Felice Beato.
*
A second article discusses the Taeping War in China.
*
This work is a woodcut done after a photography by
Felice Beato, the celebrated photographer of early Japan.
*
ILLUSTRATED AFTER A PHOTOGRAPH BY FELICE BEATO
SKETCHES IN JAPAN: BRITISH FLEET AT YOKOHAMA AND A
PANORAMA OF THE CITY OF JEDDO [Old Tokyo].
London 1864, I.L.N. Double sheet, 2 woodcut engravings, with
accompanying text, 28.5 x 40.5 cm.
R A R E
This excellent full sheet work show two different views,
each the full width of the double sheet: 51.5 cm. The first
is 16.3 cm. tall, the 2nd is 12.5 cm. tall.
*
The first shows a panoramic of two American flags flying
over the U.S. Consulate at Yokohama along the quay, with
several sloops at anchor in the bay, most of which are
English.
*
The second is a panoramic view of the great city of Jeddo
[Tokyo].
*
With accompanying articles below: SCENES IN JAPAN-THE CITY
OF JEDDO AND THE BRITISH FLEET AT YOKOHAMA. The article
discuss the British squadron held in readiness for the
Shimonoseki affair, to assist Sir Rutherford Alcock. The
woodcut is after a photograph by celebrated early
photographer of Japan, Felice Beato.
*
A second article discusses the Taeping War in China.
*
This work is a woodcut done after a photography by
$248
Felice Beato, the celebrated photographer of early Japan.
*
$218
SKETCHES IN JAPAN: THE OLD AND THE NEW, OR CHANGE OF COSTUME
IN JAPAN. And THE FIRST PAIR OF BOOTS.
London 1873, I.L.N. Double hand colored sheet, 2 engravings
of Japan, the other of The Surrender of Khiva. With article
on the verso: "CHANGES IN JAPAN."
S C A R C E
The first Japanese etching shows a steeet scene, with 18 various Japanese in view, most in traditional Kimono, but 3 me
men in modern western dress, another in a modern military or
police uniform. The second shows 8 Japanese in a western style shoe shop, one has a Geta on his right foot, and tries a
western boot of leather on his left foot, while two modern
dressed Japanese look on, ohters in Kimono. Framable.
$124
SKETCHES IN JAPAN: SCENE IN TEMPLE-STREET, NAGASAKI.
[London 1874, I.L.N.]. Single sheet half of which shows a
scene with four people: Rickshaw puller, passenger and two
on lookers, very good, nice clean wood engraving,28.5 x 40.5
cm.
This is an excellent half-page woodcut view of a Japanese
woman in a rickshaw, pulled down th street, showing lots of
old Japanese wooden buildings in the background. She is
accompanied by a woman attendent who holds her Geta
[sandals], while another woman walks behind.
*
The back side has a paragraph about this illustration.
*
$124
653 ILLUSTRATED NEWS.
JAPANESE CURIOSITIES IN THE CRYSTAL PALACE
London 1853, I.N. Single sheet, 10 hand colored etchings of
various Japanese manufactures, very good, with surrounding
text. Shows silk, scarfs, cap, coins, fancy bowl & compass.
$75
654 ILLUSTRATIONS OF EARLY JAPAN.
PREDICATORE GIAPONESE & NOZZE: Italian Hand-Colored Plates.
[Roma n.d. ca 1800, Bernieri]. Two hand-colored copper etched plates, 14.5 x 20.5 cm., each board mounted, minor toning
but nice, tav 82, 83, extracted from an unknown early Italian text.
Two lovely views. The first shows a small pavilion with the
great one presiding, while the masses listen and heed the
the words. A Buddhist priest sits on a separate pedistal in
the background. The people are nicely dressed in silk robes
with title: Predicatore Giaponese. The second has the title:
Nozze. It shows a circular pavilion with a Buddhist icon
inside, while crowds of people gather to celebrate some Buddhist rite. A woman in the foreground burns some kind of
holy text tablet, and what looks like a log funeral pyre is
adjcent. Others participate in making music by beating large
gongs or by playing other instruments. This is likely the
sacred funeral rites for some great person.
$49
NATIVE JAPANESE TEA-ROOM CULTURE RESTURANT
655 IMABUN.
IMABUN: Sukiyaki Resturant, Kanda, Tokyo.
[Tokyo 1929, Kanda]. Color stiff wrs, ribbon tied, oblong
format, 19 x 12.5 cm., profuse [45+] b. w. photos, Japanese
text, charming book.
A lovely work, shows the various rooms at the famous
Sukiyaki restaurant in Kanda [currently the bookselling
section of Tokyo] from 1929.
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The rooms are typical Japanese "Tea-Room" style, with Tatami
or wooden floors, and all of the furniture found in a
typical Japanese home-setting.
*
AN ECCLECTIC ART REFERENCE RESOURC
$51
656 IMLAY, Marjo. comp. et al.
LOTUS LEAVES: A Selection of Essays from Past Issues of the
Society for Asian Art Newsletter.
San Francisco [1988], S.F.A.S. Red stiff wrs., very good,
115p., profusely illustrated with b.w. photos, co-authors:
M. Jackson, B. Peabody, 21 x 27 cm., bright, as new copy,
very solid.
This highly useful work covers China, Japan, Korea, India,
Islam, Southeast Asia, Lunar Calendar. Excellent anthology
of scholarly writings on a host of art subjects: Chinese
bronzes, lotus emblem, oracle bones, ceramics & pottery,
Buddhist sculpture, Central Asian wall-paintings, I-hsing
teapots, women painters,jade, bamboo carving calligraphy &c.
Japan: prehistoric look at the Japanese, metal work, helmets
& armour, Tale of Genji, Japanese woodblock prints, ceramics
and lacquer, tea ware, Netsuke &c. Korea: shamanism, folkart
Buddhist woodblock printed canon &c. India: ganesha, recent
acquisitions, Indian miniatures, Tibetan Tanka &c. Southeast
Asia: Buddhist & Hindu themes, Ban Chiang pottery, ceramics.
Examples from the lunar calendar. Useful resource for any
student or collector of Asian arts.
STUNNING PAINTINGS OF ROOSTERS, FISH, FLOWERS, PLUM BLOSSOMS
657 IMPERIAL [JAPANESE] MUSEUM. ed.
GYOBUTSU JAKUCHU DOSHOKU SAI E SEI E:
JAKUCHU'S ACCURATE DRAWINGS OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS.
[Tokyo 1926, Imperial Museum]. Brocade silk covers, thread
stitched spine, folio 34 x 48 cm., indigo-blue folding case/
Chitsu, bpme clasps, 6 color 24 b. w. plates, Japanese text,
very good, top/bottom edges rubbed.FIRST & ONLY RARE EDITION
COLLECTION OF FINE PAINTINGS OF NATURE BY ITO JAKUCHU.
Ito Jakuchu [1716-1800] was an acclaimed and very famous
painter in Japan. He specialized in roosters, which made him
quite famous.
$10
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Contains 6 tipped-in color plates showing roosters, birds,
ducks, flowers, sea shells, fish. Then 24 b.w. plates show
plum blossoms tree, parrots, rooster, plum flowers, birds in
autumn, bird and passion fruit flowers, rooster and hen,
peony, ducks, sea life [fish], Momiji [Japanese maple] and a
host of others.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
P. Laurence: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS, p.59-60.
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$201
658 INDUSTRIAL JAPAN: A COLLECTION OF PAPERS BY SPECIALISTS.
INDUSTRIAL JAPAN: A COLLECTION OF PAPERS BY SPECIALISTS ON
VARIOUS BRANCHES OF INDUSTRY IN JAPAN.
Tokyo 1929, World Engineering Congress Publications Committe
tee. Brown cloth, very good, 584p., statistics, fold out charts, 2 large fold-out maps in pocket.
S C A R C E
This excellent anthology was prepared in celebration of the
World Engineering Congress, which met in Japan in 1929. This
work consists of the following articles: GENERAL SURVEY OF
JAPANESE INDUSTRY by T. Kurahashi. CIVIL ENGINEERING IN JAPAN by K. Nakagawa. ARCHITECTURE IN JAPAN-PAST & PRESENT by
H. Kishida. RAILWAYS IN JAPAN by M. Nawa. A BRIEF HISTORY OF
THE ELECTRIFICATION OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS by
G. Masunaga. THE PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IN
JAPAN by M. Shibusawa. PRESENT STATE OF ELECTRICAL UNDERTAKINGS & INSTALLATIONS IN JAPAN by S. Mayehara. ON TELEGRAPH &
TELEPHONE COMMNUNICATIONS IN JAPAN by S. Inada. Plus 18 other fascinating essays by leading exponents & scholars in the
field. A useful reference and guide to Japan's expanding industrial might and prowess. Quite SCARCE.
$117
659 INOUE, Hiroyuki. ed.
JU SAI GA SHU: COLLECTION OF PICTURES
Tokyo 1930, Ishiki Kappan-Sho. Pale green & gold silk boards
purple, ribbon tied,58 b.w. illustrations of fine paintings,
tall 27 x 37.5 cm., Japanese text, bright, clean and crisp
copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
Subjects include birds, ducks, cranes, bamboo, flowers and
a few little dogs. Beautiful painted examples !
$99
PRINTED BY OTSUKA KOGEISHA JAPAN'S MOST SUPERP PUBLISHER
660 INSTITUTE OF THE ORIENTAL CERAMICS.
CATALOGUE OF THE ORIENTAL CERAMICS.
[Chinese, Japanese & Korean Examples]
Tokyo 1931-2, Ootsuka. Brown loose portfolios, 12 in all, 37
x 47 cm., each contains 6 tipped in photos on a mat [3 color
& 3 b.w.], 71 of 72 in all, lacks 1, else complete, explanatory notes pasted inside front of each cover in English and
Japanese. Each entry covers details of the piece, name, type
of decoration, size, ownership, any unique points.
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Covers
JAPANESE: Nabeshima, Kokutani [old Kutani], Tebachi, Ninsei
jar and bottle, Iga water vessel, Shuhei Ogata, blue & white
portable stove, E-Seto ware, Karatsu ware, Inuyama ware,
Karashihi &c.
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KOREAN: Korai bottle & ewer, Li blue & red bottle & jar,
Korai inlaid jar, Keiriyuzan ware &c.
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CHINESE: Yu-li-hung, T'ang: green pillow, jar with bird
head; Sung: engraved jar, pillow, celadon jar and lid,
Ting-yao, ewer; Ming: San-ts'ai dish, blue and white, dish,
Han: Chung jar, K'ang-hsi blue & white &c., plus many more
of all categories illustrated.
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Each photo is matted on a deckle edge stiff sheet, and
numbered to match the explanatory notes. A fine set of
unusual and rare ceramic works, nicely illustrated, with
good descriptions.
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This is a large and heavy set. Extra packing, insurance and
postage will apply.
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661 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF JAPAN.
FIFTH EXHIBITION OF BOOKS ON JAPAN.
Tokyo 1982, Int. House Japan. Orange wrappers, very good,
123p., bibliography, index. Some titles also in Japanese.
A useful English bibliographical work.
A superb bibliographical source, covering general reference,
psychology/philosophy, religion, society, foreign relations,
$638
political science, good listings on economy and economics,
law, education, language, science and technology, excellent
references on art, including the performing arts and literature, architecture, history, description and travel, and
fugitive materials.
$32
662 INTERNATIONAL NETSUKE COLLECTOR'S SOCIETY.
VOL. 03. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL NETSUKE COLLECTORS SOC.
Honolulu 1975, INCS. Stiff color wrs., very clean, 31 color,
378 b.w. photos. Vol. 3,issues: #1, 2, 3 & 4, complete year.
A good reference for any serious collector, loaded with good
articles on carvers, Netsuke, materials, techniques and the
artists. Collector's news, auctions, meetings, people.
$87
663 INTERNATIONAL NETSUKE COLLECTOR'S SOCIETY.
VOL. 07. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL NETSUKE COLLECTOR'S SOC.
Honolulu 1979, INCS. Stiff color wrs., very clean, 56p., 20
color, 108 b.w. photos. Vol. 7, #1.
$31
664 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON JAPANESE CERAMICS.
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON JAPANESE CERAMICS.
Seattle 1972, Seattle Art Museum. Stiff wrs.,very clean, 196
pages, 9 b.w. photos, 18 x 26 cm., solid copy.
The symposium was attended by and papers delivered by many
prominent scholars in the field.
Edward J. Kidder, Soichi
Narasaki, Louise Cort, John Figgess, Gakuji Hasebe, Daniel
Rhodes, Johanna Becker, Yoshiko Kakudo, Oliver Impey, John
Ayers, John Pope, Soame Jenyns, Lawrence Smith et al. With
fascinating text of papers and discussion.
A MOST EXCELLENT REFERENCE
$10
665 IRONS, Neville J.
FANS FROM IMPERIAL JAPAN.
Hong Kong 1982, Kaisserichkunst. Red cloth, very good, 29.5
x 21.5 cm., oblong format, 169p., 41 color photos, dj.,
bibliography, chronology, Japanese glossary.
This is the first book this century to deal in depth with
this important aspect of Japanese art. The history of the
fan is an interesting chronicle and the author has described
not only the development of the fan but a short history of
Japan so that the fan can be studied against the badkground
that originated it. Useful for both the scholar & collector
to identify and date accurately the main types of Japanese
fan. Nicely done, superb color photos. Color scans can be
sent by email.
$105
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR JAPANESE BUDDHIST WOODCUT PRINTS
666 ISHIDA, Mosaku. et al.
JAPANESE BUDDHIST PRINTS.
Tokyo [1967], Kodansha. Black cloth,very clean, folio, dj.,
95p., glossary, 32 color, 162 b .w. photo illustrations,
co-authors:Un'ichi Hiratsuka,S. Kabutogi, Muneshige Narasaki
et al, glossary,25.5 x 34.5 cm.,slipcase, bright solid copy.
English "adapation" by Charles S. Terry.
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This exceptionally valuable reference source is devoted to
the early Buddhist woodcut prints. With a celebrity staff of
writers, this is an important work.
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With essays: the early his story of prints, printed
illustrations in Buddhist prints, prints on fans and
decorated paper, form, preservation & purpose of stamped and
block-printed Buddha's.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
ARNTZEN 152
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A STUNNING LOOK A THE JAPANESE FEMALE NUDE IN PHOTOGRAPHS
$34
667 ISHIGURO, Keisho.
PORNOGRAPHY IN THE MEIJI ERA [1890-1910].
A Color Pictorial Reference Book on Erotic Japanese Photos.
[Tokyo 1996, Photo Musee. Stiff pictorial wrs., 117p., 105
color & b.w. photos, Japanese text, bibliography which has a
few English language listings, bright as new copy, ca. 15 x
20 cm. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION
OBSCURE REFERENCE
This highly unusual monograph is devoted to the Japanese
female nude as found in early Meiji period photography. It
is an amazing collection of very obscure, if not hitherto
secret images not bought and sold openly on the market.These
are clearly done to give a kind of erotic thrill to the
viewer. Photographs of Asian nude women are exceptionally
rare from this period, and are seldom found. The first part
shows women in the raw with pubic area openly displayed,
amounting to some 75 images. The second part shows women in
various stages of undress, in the bath, at rest, at her
toilet, musicans, all with breasts or partial nude exposed,
about 30 images. Each image is dated and size noted, where
or in which book it was published [if at all], many appear
here for the first time from private collections. Also the
photographer's name if known, and some history about each
image, type of image with technical method used to make. An
out-of-print and most obscure, useful reference for any collector of Japanese erotica or photography.
EXCELLENT RESOURCE AND "HOW TO" DESIGN A JAPANESE GARDEN
668 ISHIMOTO, Tatsuo. et al.
JAPANESE GARDENS TODAY: HOW THE JAPANESE USE ROCKS,
WATER, PLANTS.
New York [1968], Crown. Rose cloth, very clean, 127p., 200+
b.w. photos of gardens, crisp copy,co-author Kiyoko Ishimoto
very solid nice copy in likewise dust jacket. FIRST EDITION
A very useful text by one of the most celebrated Japanese
$155
garden scholars.
.
This work covers the most dramatic gardens in Japan, both
public & private, with good photos & descriptions. The
authors not only tell what has been & is being done, but
also explain in full detail how it is accomplished in stone,
trees, bamboo, water, rock, by bridges, iron &c.
$7
A FASCINATING INSIGHT TO THE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
669 ISHIMOTO, Tatsuo. et al.
THE JAPANESE HOUSE: Its Interior & Exterior.
New York [1963], Bonanza. Half red cloth over boards, dj.,
8.75 x 11.25 inches, 118p., 208 b.w. photos, 17 b.w. photo
illustrations, glossary, clean bright & solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
This text covers the basic elements of the Japanese house &
all their variations, the art and use of flower arranging,
Japanese gardens, etc. The simplicity & grace of the traditional home has inspired western architects for many years.
This collection of notable homes displays the use of Shoji,
Fusuma, Tatami and other uniquely Japanese materials. A very
charming reference book.
$7
670 ISHIMOTO, Tatsuo.
THE ART OF THE JAPANESE GARDEN.
New York [1960], Crown. Green boards, 128p., over 200 b.w.
photos, very solid clean copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent reference for garden construction & esthetics.
The author traveled across Japan, and photographed over
2000 family gardens. This work is a result of that trip.
Covers a study of gardens, famous public gardens, what makes
a Japanese garden? Ideas are changing, the new Japanese garden, within the main garden, center of interest, how to use
screens & fences, small gardens, spaciousness et al...
671 ISHIMOTO, Tatsuo.
THE ART OF THE JAPANESE GARDEN.
$5
New York [1961], Crown. Green boards, dj., 128p., over 200
b.w. photos, very clean solid copy.
An excellent reference for garden construction & esthetics.
The author traveled across Japan, and photographed over
2000 family gardens. This work is a result of that trip.
Covers a study of gardens, famous public gardens, what makes
a Japanese garden? Ideas are changing, the new Japanese garden, within the main garden, center of interest, how to use
screens & fences, small gardens, spaciousness et al...
KEY TEXT VOLUME ONLY TO JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE & GARDEN TEXT
672 ITOH Chuta. comp. et al.
NIHON BIJUTSU SHU-EI: KENCHIKU TEI-EN HEN: Complete work of
JAPANESE ART: ARCHITECTURE & GARDEN.
[Tokyo 1944, Nippon Bunka Chuoh Renmei]. Blue stiff wrs.,
very clean, sharp bright, solid, folio, 24.8 x 34 cm., 18
double folded leaves, Japanese text, 69 items in detail,text
only no plates, as issued.
RARE FIRST & ONLY EDITION
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RARE WORLD WAR II JAPANESE IMPRINT ON ARCHITECTURE & GARDENS
.
. AN IMPORTANT ART REFERENCE BY JAPAN'S ART HISTORIANS
.
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COLLABORATION ON JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE & GARDENS
.
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This is a fascinating and unusual art reference issued
during the war by Japan's most celebrated art historians and
leading scholars. Obviously the by publication of this
title, and by the impressive list of authors, compilers and
editors who focused on artistic rather than militaristic
subjects toward the end of the war, is a kind of 'proof'
that not all Japanese were war mongering!
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This work is meticulous list of 69 fine examples of Japan's
architecture and gardens.
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This RARE World War II, imprint, don�t in a Deluxe folio
size leaves this cataloger with the distinct impression,
that in spite of the war, Japan's art historian forge
onward. Its remarkable to think, that while Japan was
embroiled in an all-consuming war, these scholars had the
where-with-all to produce a Deluxe work such as this.
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This was issued as a 2 volume set: part 1: text, part 2:
$5
photos. It was edited by: ADACHI Yasushi, NOMA Seiroku,
HARADA Jiro, SEKINO Masaru, MORI Osamu, famous art
historians of the period. The photos in part 2 were done by
SATO Tatsuzo, this part is NOT present, this listing is for
the text volume only. Sold "as is."
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DELUXE FOLIO EDITION:
This work was issued during the most trying of Japanese
times, where power, printing presses, paper and bindrys were
under Allied pressure with daily fire-bombing of Japanese
factories. Fire storms raged in most Japanese cities and
industry was destroyed daily. Regardless, this work saw the
light of day. Its truly remarkable it could be created,
printed, bound and published during such adverse times.
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CONDITION:
This work is in excellent condition, with the original
glassine dust jacket [some minor edge wear]. The binding is
exceptionally clean, as issued, with tiny bit of wear to the
edges, else solid, firm copy of a RARE book.
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REFERENCES:
We can not find reference to this exact part in WorldCat
however, we did find similar volumes in the same series:
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WORLD CAT:
Partial set found in WorldCat.org.
Found::
Masterpieces of Japanese art = Nippon bijutsu shuyei, vol.
Vol.1: Painting, 1944.
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Vol.3: Sculpture and art crafts, 1948
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http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=ti%3ANihon+Bijutsu+Shu-Ei&q
t=advanced&dblist=638
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A PILGRIMAGE TO THE GREAT TEMPLE
673 [ITOH, S.]
HYOGO NOFU JI TEMPLE: GREAT BUDDHA AT NOFU TEMPLE.
[Kobe 1891, Seikando]. A single sheet broadside, 3 folds,
minor marginal tears [mended], very tiny bit of foxing, 44.5
x 34.5 cm., Japanese key, colophon, large panoramic view,
else a clean and very solid example of an unusual item. RARE
A grand panoramic view of the Great Buddha statue, temple &
the temple grounds, with many Japanese pilgrims, a few
foreigners visiting, and several Buddhist priests visiting
and paying homage.
.
$87
In those days, all Japanese women wore the Kimono, as did
the majority of Japanese men. The men also sported bowler
hats while in the traditional Kimono. The "Suteishiyon"
[station] was written in Katakana, showing the strong
foreign or mostly English influence of the time.
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It was a sign of modernity to use foreign, especially
English words.
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Kobe had a large foreign community involved in commerce,
missionary activities & teaching. This bronze-casted Buddha
was the largest in the Kansai area. The very gigantic Buddha
is sitting on a very tall pedestal dwarfing all visitors.
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The sheer size is evidence of the strong Buddhist faith in
Japan during this time.
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The borders of this bird's eye map are adorned with lotus
flowers. The bay is seen in the lower right corner, with
the mountains in the upper right corner.
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A very nice and unusual graphic work, suitable for framing
and display. Maps of this famous temple are scarce.
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Nicely executed. This temple has vanished a long time ago !
A lovely piece of historic imagery.
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A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO SHIBUI JAPANESE HOUSE DESIGN
674 ITOH, Teiji.
THE ELEGANT JAPANESE HOUSE: Traditional Sukiya Architecture.
New York [1969], Weatherhill. Green cloth,very clean, 218p.,
glossary, index, tall folio, 20 color, 65 b.w. photos, 75
figures, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
This work covers the elegance of Japanese homes and gardens,
utilizing examples from private and public places.
.
The Sukiya style exemplified in the Kitamura residence,
realization of the Sukiya style, origins, cultural
coexistence, emancipation from the symbolism of status,
Sakui or creative originality, Konomi or design according
to individual taste.
.
The Mitate or discovery of new values, characteristics,
techniques, materials and refinement of detail. Functional
planning and colorful presentation, modern limitations &
$51
trends.
.
Highlights of the Sukiya style, diagonal-line approach,
concise composition, pivoting space, flexible interior.
The garden and its place within the home area. With a list
of outstanding Sukiya-style buildings.
.
A beautifully photographed work.
.
$31
A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO SHIBUI JAPANESE HOUSE DESIGN
675 ITOH, Teiji.
THE ELEGANT JAPANESE HOUSE: Traditional Sukiya Architecture.
New York [1989], Weatherhill. Green cloth,very clean, 218p.,
glossary, index, tall folio, 20 color, 65 b.w. photos, 75
figures, folio 26.5 x 37 cm., photos by Yukio Futagawa, in
nice dust jacket, solid copy, large size.
This work covers the elegance of Japanese homes and gardens,
utilizing examples from private and public places.
.
The Sukiya style exemplified in the Kitamura residence,
realization of the Sukiya style, origins, cultural
coexistence, emancipation from the symbolism of status,
Sakui or creative originality, Konomi or design according
to individual taste.
.
The Mitate or discovery of new values, characteristics,
techniques, materials and refinement of detail. Functional
planning and colorful presentation, modern limitations &
trends.
.
Highlights of the Sukiya style, diagonal-line approach,
concise composition, pivoting space, flexible interior.
The garden and its place within the home area. With a list
of outstanding Sukiya-style buildings.
.
A beautifully photographed work.
.
A FABULOUS RESOURCE FOR JAPANESE HOUSES & ENVIRONS
$37
676 ITOH, Teiji.
THE ESSENTIAL JAPANESE HOUSE, CRAFTSMANSHIP, FUNCTION, AND
STYLE IN TOWN AND COUNTRY.
Tokyo [1962], Weatherhill. Brown cloth, tall folio, 419p.,
320 b.w. photos, index, glossary, photos by Yukio Futagawa,
very good, clean, solid copy.
Sensitivity begins with 'Kiri' wood endpapers. This work is
an outstanding example of the elegant sense of beauty, and
regard for nature. Covering Kyoto area, the cradle of high
tradition, Nara & Osaka, the consevative ideal. The Inland
Sea of farmers, merchants and Samurai. Shikoku, island of
storm influences and sea. Kykushu, the effects of Feudal
isolation. Northern Honshu, the house adapted to farm industry. Areas around Tokyo, influence of Edo and the Shogunate
and the Japan Alps, post towns & country inns. Along the sea
of Japan, snow country, and the house as a defense against
winter. Hida, the urban elegance and rural singularity. An
excellent reference to all forms of Japanese housing design.
A FABULOUS RESOURCE FOR JAPANESE HOUSES & ENVIRONS
677 ITOH, Teiji.
THE ESSENTIAL JAPANESE HOUSE, CRAFTSMANSHIP, FUNCTION, AND
STYLE IN TOWN AND COUNTRY.
Tokyo [1962], Weatherhill. Brown cloth, tall folio, 419p.,
320 b.w.photos, index,glossary photography by Yukio Futagawa
very clean copy, dust jacket,a small blue stain inside lower
edge of first few pages,photos/text unaffected.FIRST EDITION
Sensitivity begins with 'Kiri' wood endpapers. This work is
an outstanding example of the elegant sense of beauty, and
regard for nature. Covering Kyoto area, the cradle of high
tradition, Nara & Osaka, the consevative ideal. The Inland
Sea of farmers, merchants and Samurai. Shikoku, island of
storm influences and sea. Kykushu, the effects of Feudal
isolation. Northern Honshu, the house adapted to farm indu-
$155
stry. Areas around Tokyo, influence of Edo and the Shogunate
and the Japan Alps, post towns & country inns. Along the sea
of Japan, snow country, and the house as a defense against
winter. Hida, the urban elegance and rural singularity. An
excellent reference to all forms of Japanese housing design.
$150
678 ITOH, Teiji.
THE GARDENS OF JAPAN.
[Tokyo 1984, Kodansha]. Brown cloth, very clean, dj., 228p.,
index, bibliography, 76 color, 217 b.w. photos, 46 illustrations, 2 maps, 22 x 30.5 cm., nicely done,solid copy in very
nice clean dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
A grand and beautiful color work, covering the splendid
interpretations, stones, water, plants, a history of the
Japanese garden, moss temple, confined now to fantasy,
gardens at work.
.
Shinju-an: a Zen garden, garden of a village residence, a
townhouse tea-ceremony. The modern Japanese garden,
assimilation and growth.
.
Elements of design, materials of creation, gardens: a
selection.
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A very useful study.
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679 ITOH, Teiji.
THE ROOTS OF JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE.
New York [1963], Weathermark. Brown cloth, very good, tall
folio, 207p., index, 128 b.w. photos, clean solid copy.
$34
FIRST EDITION
A handsome book shows how and why Japanese architecture came
into being.
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Attention to materials such as wood, stone and earth. The
handling of space, sacred tree dominated sensitivity, the
garden as a miniature universe,linking nature with
architecture, pillar and the mat.
.
Dynamic space, Tea, Bamboo rhythms of the vertical plane,
roof as symbol and superb commentaries.
.
With lucid introduction by Isamu Noguchi. Beautifully
photographed by Yukio Futagawa, many fold-outs.
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This is a large folio size book: 25 x 34 cm., it is heavy,
appropriate postage applies.
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$44
680 ITOH, Teiji.
THE ROOTS OF JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE.
New York [1963], Weathermark. Brown cloth, very good, dj.,
tall folio, 207p., index, 128 b.w. photos,with some old damp
stain to front & back covers in one corner,text a bit warped
at top edge only, else, clean, sound,"as is." FIRST EDITION
A handsome book shows how and why Japanese architecture came
into being.
.
Attention to materials such as wood, stone and earth. The
handling of space, sacred tree dominated sensitivity, the
garden as a miniature universe,linking nature with
architecture, pillar and the mat.
.
Dynamic space, Tea, Bamboo rhythms of the vertical plane,
roof as symbol and superb commentaries.
.
With lucid introduction by Isamu Noguchi. Beautifully
photographed by Yukio Futagawa, many fold-outs.
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This is a large folio size book: 25 x 34 cm., it is heavy,
appropriate postage applies.
***
$29
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR SHIBUI DESIGN, COMPOSITION & FORM
681 ITOH, Teiji.
SPACE AND ILLUSION IN THE JAPANESE GARDEN.
New York [1973], Weatherhill. Green cloth, very clean, 229p.
list of gardens, appendix, 102 color & b.w. photos by S.
Kunzunishi, translated by R. Friedrich & M. Shimamura, nice
copy in dust jacket, solid.
FIRST EDITION
Once again, the celebrated author has delivered to us a
marvelous look at just what it is that makes Japanese
gardens & space so illusionary.
.
Covers the Shakkei garden, tree trunks and woods, posts,
eaves, sky, stone lantern, window, and the birth of the
courtyard garden.
.
Hidden retreats in the city which appear spacious but are in
fact tiny, a distillation of Japanese Zen culture.
.
Three components of the courtyard garden, with its essence
well documented.
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SUPERB ! THE ZEN OF JAPANESE GARDEN BEAUTY !
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682 ITOH, Teiji.
TRADITIONAL DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE OF JAPAN.
New York [1972], Weatherhill. Blue cloth,very clean, 152p.,
dj., 19 color, 141 b.w. photos, translated by Richard Gage,
solid copy in nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
This work covers the traditional house in the world of today
with a carful and detail look at the Minka design method,
development of special Minka characteristics, before the
$22
Minka, shops and farmhouses of the Edo period. A useful art
history for early dwellings through the Edo era.
*
$22
683 ITOH, Teiji.
TRADITIONAL DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE OF JAPAN.
dj., 19 color, 141 b.w. photos, translated by Richard Gage,
nice dust jacket, solid copy.
This work covers the traditional house in the world of today
with a carful and detail look at the Minka design method,
development of special Minka characteristics, before the
Minka, shops and farmhouses of the Edo period. A useful art
history for early dwellings through the Edo era.
*
$22
EXCELLENT REFERENCE ON ALL ITEMS OF JAPANESE FOLK-ART
684 ITOH, Y.
CONTEMPORARY FOLK CRAFTS OF JAPAN.
[Tokyo 1950], Haga. White hand-made paper board covers, slip
case, 216p., English introductory essay & list of plates,all
other text in Japanese, 1 color, many b.w. photos, bright &
clean copy.
OBSCURE
An excellent resource. Covers in great depth all aspects of
Japanese folk ceramics, villages, Mashiko et al. Also bamboo
baskets, Kasuri and other woven textiles, weaving, dyeing,
lacquer, furniture, papermaking [Washi], and stencil fabric
printing.
$31
685 ITSUKUSHIMA SHINTO SHRINE.
A GROUP OF 26 PHOTO POSTCARDS OF THE FAMOUS SHRINE.
[Japan n.d. ca 1933]. A group of 26 photograhic post cards,
8 color, 18 semi colored or tinted cards, all very good, unused, showing the varous aspects of one of the most beautiful places in Japan, a lovely set, showing the architecture.
Itsukushima Shinto Shrine is located on several islands, and
brags that its Torii gate is the largest in all of Japan.
The Torii stands in the sea, and appears to float on the
water, erected during the reign of Empress Suiko [593-628],
its dedicated to the three daughters of Susano-o-no-Mikoto.
It is some 53 feet tall, with a 77-foot crossbar, the huge
pjillars measure some 33 feet around at the bottom, and was
made from camphor trees. The shrines long corridors extent
into the sea giving it a most charming floating effect.
Often Kabuki dance & classic stories are performed on these
platforms. It is also one of Japan's most ancient Shinto
Shrines. Tame deer roam the island and come to visitors who
feed them. Located in Ondo Strait, in the Hiroshima Bay, of
the Inland Sea. This shrine was worshiped by Taira Kiyomori,
the great head of the Taira clan in the 12th century. From
this shrine, a visitor can obtain the Shamoji charm, which
is a sign of good luck. This set of wonderful view cards
shows this shrine in all its glory, the Great Torii, the
wonderful pavilions, gardens, famous stone lanters which
follow the sea-side, the deer, lavish interior photos of the
shrine and its symbols & icons. One reaches the shrine by
"dragon" boats from the mainland, and there are some nice
cards showing the festival of the "dragon boats" racing to
the island. For good background and details on this shrine,
see: M. Joya: THINGS JAPANESE for several entries. Color
A MOST OBSCURE ILLUSTRATED RESOURCE ON CH'AN TEAISM
$29
686 IWATA, Kahei.
HIGASHI YAMA CHA KAI ZU ROKU: TEA ASSOCIATION OF THE EASTERN
MOUNTAINS. [A Treatise on Chinese & Japanese Tea-Ceremony]
Kyoto 1908, Shu Chiku Do. Brown stitched wrappers, 4 volume
set, complete, double-page leaves: 29+27+27+31, 39 double
page illustrations, each sealed by the artist's chop in cinnabar, bound Chinese style, 11.5 x 19.5 cm., a bright copy.
A most lovely Japanese reprint of what is clearly a Chinese
text. The work is bound with silk thread, in the typical double hole-stitching technique found only in Chinese books,
corners protected with blue silk cloth. A most lovely work !
An anthology of writings and paintings by members of the Association. This charming set covers the aesthetics & methods
of how to establish the exterior and interior of a proper
tea-room [Cha-shitus]. Great attention is devoted to the interior and its design, the kind of alcove [Tokunoma], the
objects to be displayed include ancient Chinese bronze and
ceramic vessels, the selection and admiration of hanging scrolls, tea pot, warmer and cups, flower-arrangements, furniture, incense & incense burners, delicacies to eat, exterior
views of the tea-room. Volume one begins with the location
of The Tea Association of the Eastern Mountains nestled in
the vicinity of a Buddhist monastery and an offering to the
Gods upon establishment of the new tea-room, interior views.
Volume two: interior views, garden tea-ceremony, scroll appreciation and viewing. Volume 3: interior views, how to arrange the tea-room, vistas to the tea garden, vertical and
horizontol scroll viewing & arrangement. Volume 4: overview
of the Buddhist temple and monastery area, ancient bronze
vessels, interiors: Tokunoma decoration, tea garden view,
interior using scholar's rocks, sculpture, tea flower arrangements, garden entrance, outdoor tea-party. An exceptionally obscure & delightful resource. Ch'an or Chinese Zen Buddhism is the discipline that started the tea-ceremony in
ancient China. The Japanese during their period of borrowing
from the Asian mainland saw the importation of a multitude
of Chinese & Korean arts. Buddhism was the main vehicle that
brought in an uncountable amount of religious, cultural and
artistic traditions. The tea-ceremony was imported in conjunction with its austere aesthetics, tea-room architecture,
ceramics, appreciation and worship of ancient objects, art
art works, paintings, gardens and scholar's items. Charming
illustrations grace these pages, each done by a member of
the association, along with his calligraphy, signature and
red cinnabar chops [seals], most also have put their age.
The majority were in their seventies or even older. A fine
reference for any serious student of tea, tea-ceremony and
scholar's items. A truly wonderful and obscure illustrated
work. Very few surviving Chinese tea-ceremony books remain
from earlier periods. Conained in a new indigo-blue Chitsu
folding box, with clasps.
687 IZZARD, Sebastian.
JAPANESE PAINTINGS AND WORKS OF ART, KOREAN CERAMICS.
Catalogue 2. [Including Netsuke, Japanese Ceramics]
New York 1999, Izzard. Stiff pictorial wrs., 22 x 28 cm., A4
$2720
size, pristine, as new, 89p., bibliograohy, 62 color plates
with descriptions of each.
A most beautiful dealer's catalogue. Stunning photos and
superb descriptions in much detail.
$7
AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE ON JAPANESE COINS, WITH PRICE VALUES
688 JACOBS, Norman. et al.
JAPANESE COINAGE. A MONETARY HISTORY OF JAPAN. CATALOGUE OF
THE COINS OF JAPAN, MODERN KOREA AND MANCHUKUO.
New York [1972], Numismatic Review. White boards, very good,
co-author Cornelius C. Vermeule III, with additional tippedin pamphlet "PRICE LIST JAPANESE COINAGE," 151p.,early coins
through 1945, bright, clean copy.
Covering coins from 1591 to 1945. A solid reference with a
profusion of b.w. photos, inscriptions, translations & readings to assist the collector to know what coin he has. Useful reference loaded with facts, valuable information and a
key to values. Monetary history and catalogue of coinage of
Japan, modern Korea & Manchukuo. Scholarly & comprehensive.
With identification table of coin dates from A.D. 1870-1945.
689 JACOBSEN, Robert D.
THE ASIAN GALLERIES: Indian & Southeast Asian Art, Chinese,
Japanese, Korean & Islamic Art.
[Minneapolis 1982], Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Stiff wrs
very good, large format, 21.5 x 28 cm., 111p., maps, chronology, about 150 color & b.w. photos, clean solid copy.
.
A very nice catalog of the Asian collection, with a preface
by Jacobsen, the curator of Asian art. Covers painting,stone
& bronze sculpture, Buddhist art, bronzeware, Cambodian/
Khmer stone works, Thai ceramics & Buddhist images. Chinese
$15
jade, ceramics, tomb items, ritual works, bronzes, Ming'chi,
paintings, clothing, textiles, silks &c. Japanese wooden
Buddha, early bronze and mirror, Haniwa, Kwannon, paintings,
screens,Ukiyo-e paintings, scrolls, Kimono,woodblock prints.
Korean ceramics, celadons, Buddha, bronzes. Islamic painted
works, ceramics, Koran et al. Useful reference work.
$5
THE SINGLE MOST COPIOUS AND IMPORTANT BIOGRAPHICAL WORK
690 JAPAN BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA AND WHO'S WHO.
JAPAN BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA AND WHO'S WHO.
Tokyo [1958], Rengo. Simulated red leather, very good, 2124p
appendix, glossary, chronology. A massive and comprehensive
work in English, Japanese character names, with dates &c.,
large size 18 x 26 cm., 8 cm thick ! FIRST EDITION
RARE !
A most exhaustive reference tool for all Japanese of any
fame, beginning from the 8th century through 1957. Covers
all Japanese Diet & cabinet members, 1885-1957, all Japanese
envoys abroad, table of cabinets and cabinet ministers since
the introduction of the Diet system, glossary cotaining
tables of Japanese era names, Emperors, Shoguns, table of
diplomatic representatives abroad, name index, chronolog,
glossary, foreign service, list of people in "transition,"
with a list of foreigners also integrated into the large
alphabetical list [and index] who had relations with Japan:
ie diplomats, scholars, teacher, missionaries, intellectuals
educator, and many others. By and large, the most comprehensive single authority for Japanese and people related to
Japan.
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The work had a very few editions covering just a few years,
and is always a valuable and the most reliable reference
source on the subject. Highly useful, all names in alphabetical order, well organized, with full English text.
*
THE SINGLE MOST COPIOUS AND IMPORTANT BIOGRAPHICAL WORK
$187
691 JAPAN BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA AND WHO'S WHO.
JAPAN BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA AND WHO'S WHO.
Tokyo [1961], Rengo. Blue cloth, very good, 2195p.,appendix,
glossary, chronology, large size 18 x 26 cm., 8 cm thick, wi
with separate 25p. pamphlet 1961 supplement, dust jacket, in
original slipcase, 2nd ed. A MOST SUBSTANTIAL REFERENCE WORK
A most exhaustive reference tool for all Japanese of any
fame, beginning from the 8th century through 1957. Covers
all Japanese Diet & cabinet members, 1885-1957, all Japanese
envoys abroad, table of cabinets and cabinet ministers since
the introduction of the Diet system, glossary cotaining
tables of Japanese era names, Emperors, Shoguns, table of
diplomatic representatives abroad, name index, chronolog,
glossary, foreign service, list of people in "transition,"
with a list of foreigners also integrated into the large
alphabetical list [and index] who had relations with Japan:
ie diplomats, scholars, teacher, missionaries, intellectuals
educator, and many others. By and large, the most comprehensive single authority for Japanese and people related to
Japan.
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The work had a very few editions covering just a few years,
and is always a valuable and the most reliable reference
source on the subject. Highly useful, all names in alphabetical order, well organized, with full English text.
*
$235
692 JAPAN CULTURE INSTITUTE.
A HUNDRED THINGS JAPANESE.
[Tokyo 1975], Japan Culture Inst. White boards, very good,dj
208p., index, profusely illustrated with b.w. photos.
A major reference to what makes Japan unique. Covering all
things Japanese: food, clothing, customs, pastimes, social
relationships, architecture, flower arrangement, swords,
gardems, temples, festivals, new generation, art, prints,
calligraphy, Buddhism, theatre, baseball, tea ceremony, the
foreigner in Japan, Bonsai, music, dolls, Sumo, tattooes,
public bath, Sushi, Obi, Kimono, New Years & so much more !
Written by the leading foreign scholars residing in Japan:
D. Keene, E. Seidensticker, B. Frank, D. Richie, F. Gibney,
journalists, experts &c. Covering some 61 foreigners in all,
many who lived there reflect & comment on Things Japanese !
$61
GRAND REFERENCE ON JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM BEGINNING-1946
693 JAPAN PHOTOGRAPHER'S ASSN.
A CENTURY OF JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHY.
New York [1980], Pantheon. Black cloth, very clean, slipcase
39 color, 475 b.w. photos, 385p., introduction by John Dower
oblong format, very clean solid copy.
Issued by the Japan Photographers Assn., this
comprehensive work covers the whole genre of photographic
history in Japan from the dawn in 1845, period of
enlightenment, commercial photography, records of war, art
photography, epoch of development, the camera's eye,
advertisements and propaganda, and records of WWII.
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Also examples of the results of the atomic bombs.
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With a lucid essay by John W. Dower: Ways of Seeing, Ways of
Remembering: The Photography of Prewar Japan.
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An excellent reference for any student, collector or
library.
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$37
694 JAPAN SILK.
JAPAN SILK.
[Kyoto ? n.d. c.1920's, Japan Textile Products Exporters'
Assn. Stiff wrs., printed pamplet, [12p.], 7 color photos,
clean, solid.
A pamphlet covering the products made of silk. With a brief
history of silk, how silk is created,hand-made silk products
and methods of making, export of silk statistics. Useful.
$24
695 JAPAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK.
ABOUT JAPAN.
New York 1930, Japan Society. Stiff orange wrs., very good,
12p. Articles on gold embargo, Lindsay Russell, art of Japan
authoritative statement, tourist traffic. MARCH issue.
This is the voice of the society, its members, and of news
about Japan, and Japanese-American relations, economics,
trade, import/export, art, culture, history, commerical &
financial cable news, politics, international relations between the two nations, economic conditions in Japan &c.Covers
the crucial pre-World War II causes and behind the scene
activities of both nations to avert war...Fascinating work.
$29
696 JAPAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK.
ABOUT JAPAN.
New York 1930, Japan Society. Stiff orange wrs., very good,
12. Articles on London Conferernce, intellectual contacts
with China, Ambassadors view, Bond issues, pottery. JANUARY
This is the voice of the society, its members, and of news
about Japan, and Japanese-American relations, economics,
trade, import/export, art, culture, history, commerical &
financial cable news, politics, international relations between the two nations, economic conditions in Japan &c.Covers
the crucial pre-World War II causes and behind the scene
activities of both nations to avert war...Fascinating work.
$29
697 JAPAN TIMES LTD.
JAPANESE CRAFTS.
Tokyo [1972], Japan Times.Yellow cloth, very good, dj.,111p.
16 color, 75 b.w. photos, clean solid copy in likewise dj.
FIRST EDITION
In an age of high technology, traditional crafts are getting
more valuable & important for present day people. This work
covers in detail Japanese doills, Kimono in terms of dyeing
and weaving, bamboo works, Japanese swords & furniture, lacquere ware and pottery. It is also a list of current artisans and a well illustrated catalog of their works. Useful.
698 JAPAN TRAVEL BUREAU.
JAPANESE KABUKI DOLLS. A Suite of 8 Color Postcards in a
Matching Folder.
[Tokyo n.d. ca. 1930], Japan Travel Bureau. A suite of eight
color post cards, each shows a different female doll, with
English descriptive paragraph on the verso, very clean, nice
set.
UNSUAL SET
A lovely group of Kabuki dolls. Begins with "Shirabyoshi" or
a Kabuki dancer doll from feudal times. "Mitsumen Komori" or
$9
"Three Masked Nursemaid." "Kamuro" representing the pathetic
life lived by little girls. "Yaegaki Hime" story of princess
Yaegaki. "Geisha" professional entertainer. "Cha-no-yu" or
tea cult of Japan. "Fuji Musume" or Wistaria maiden. "Sambaso" or symbolic of the happiness of mankind.
$56
699 JAPAN UKIYO-E SOCIETY.
UKIYO-E ART. Individual Journal Numbers.
Tokyo 1964.J.U.S. No. 7. Stiff wrs., very good, 26p., with a
rticle by Suzuki Juzo:AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF UTAMARO'S ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, 37 b.w. photos, Japanese text.
This journal was under the directorship of Muneshige Narazaki, edited by Shigeo Miyao, international editoral staff
were J. Hillier, R. Paine, H. Stern, T. Volker, Dr. S. Takahashi president, C. Mitchell international editorial secretary et al. With fine and scholarly articles by leading exponents on all aspects of Ukiyo-e prints & E-hon [illustrated
books] of the Edo & other periods. A useful reference tool
for any collector or student. Good adverts are also part of
this journal giving a variety of dealers & publishers. Also
has news, book reviews, timely articles and controversial
subjects addressed.
$31
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF EARLY TAISHO EROTIC PAINTING
700 JAPANESE EROTIC PAINTING.
AN EROTIC JAPANESE PAINTING ON SILK: SHOWS A BUDDHIST PRIEST
MAKING LOVE TO A WOMAN, WITH FULLY ENGAGED PENIS.
[Japan n.d. ca 1915]. A color silk painting, card mounted,
likely extracted from an album, 30 x 20 cm., very clean,
flawless, finely drawn & executed.
This work shows the man, probably a priest, in common clothing with a shaven head. Thus disguised, he now makes love to
his willing mate. She is in an elaborate Kimono with period
coiffure, both of her legs are open and welcoming her lover,
feet pointing skyward as he clutches one leg and she his
back. Nicely executed, her face shows a flush of pink, he
eyes closed in estacy ! Suitable for framing and display.
UNUSUAL 1920'S EROTIC JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHY
$372
701 JAPANESE EROTIC PHOTOGRAPHS.
AN ALBUM OF TEN JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHS.
[Japan n.d. ca 1920's]. Red silk accordion folding album,
album size 11 x 15.5 cm., contains 10 b.w. photos ca 6.8 x 9
cm., very good, strong, clear images.
UNUSUAL !
A nice group of very unusual Japanese erotic photographs.
They show a nude Japanese woman displaying her private parts
as well as in progress of making love and in various poses.
A STUNNING SUITE OF 24 EROTIC COLOR WOODCUT MINIATURE PRINTS
702 JAPANESE EROTIC WOODCUT ALBUM.
EROTIC MINIATURE WOODCUT ALBUM WITH TWENTY-FOUR POLYCHROME
PRINTS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY.
[Japan n.d. ca.1830-1880'S]. Green brocade silk covers, all
edges gilt, accordion folded, very clean, bright copy small
nick to bottom edge, else excellent, contents bright, clean,
24 color woodcut erotic prints, ca. 12.5 x 9.3 cm., Chitsu.
BY AND LARGE A MOST SUPERB EXAMPLE OF JAPANESE EROTIC ART
.
CONTENTS
The album contains two miniature polychrome woodcut print
series. Each print is well executed with excellent registry
and color, care was taken to print them with the utmost
quality and attention. This is not one of those quickly
produced items lacking quality or refinement. Each print and
series is a miniature work of erotic Ukiyo-e art.
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The first series of prints are located on the verso or front
pages of the album and consist of twelve prints. They show
people from Edo period [1604-1868] and clearly from about
1840'S or so. Their hair style and Kimono fashion are of
those times. The are done in the colors from that period,
and appear to have oxidation commensurate with about 140
years or so ago, that would put their printing date at
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around 1868. in the Meiji era. There is very little
background text at all, but there are cartouches in several.
Each print is clean and in excellent condition, flawless.
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The second series found on the recto or back side of the
album and consists of twelve prints in all. The first three
have a most unique and stunning silver background, six with
beige, and 3 with indigo or "Aizuri" backgrounds. Each print
is uniform within a circular cartouche for the most part,
and each print is exceptionally clean, without flaw.
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They reflect people of the late Edo or early Meiji
[1868-1912] period, printed about 1869-1870's. Number 2
shows a man with a huge phallus, his hand caressing her
vagina. No. 3 shows the couple fully engaged in love making,
she on top. No. 4 shows the man on top while she locks her
arms around him in an erotic embrace. No. 5 is fascinating
and rare. It shows a silken cord tied around his penis and
she holds the cord so she can control its action. This sort
of sexual "toy" is rarely shown in Japanese prints. No. 6
shows what appears to be a male Buddhist priest he is fully
engaged in licking her vulva as she consumes his penis.
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COMMENTARIES:
It begins with a couple about to make love, he licks two
fingers in readiness to insert his huge penis into her
vulva, she says "Its embarrassing to become like this.." He
says "Why ? I am entering...." She covers her mouth with
here Kimono sleeve in shyness. She says: "Ready to put it in
[her mouth] glug, glug..." He says "Its coming out to no end
[of joy]." Numbers 7-12 show couples engaged in love-making
again all with fascinating and very legible
comments...."Hayaku soko...iku....["Hurry right there, I'm
coming" and the like.
There is lots of Chirishi [toilet
paper strewn around, indicating lots of love-making and love
juices freely flowing. This is a common symbol and theme
found in erotic Japanese prints.
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RARITY:
The work is RARE ! During our tenure of over forty years, we
have seldom found such a lovely collection in complete and
marvelous condition. There are a number of very unique and
unusual views found in this remarkable erotic album.
series. The work was clearly kept in the best of condition
by some meticulous Japanese collector. Because the album
consists of two distinct groups of similar period prints, we
can only assume it to be the property of a discreet
collector from that period. The album matches that period of
old silk and paper.
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THE GENRE OF JAPANESE EROTICA:
This kind of book was banned from being published by the
Tokugawa, Meiji and Taisho governments. Erotic woodblock
prints and Shumpon [erotic woodcut books] were drawn,
carved, printed and published "underground." People took
their chances when doing this sort of work and the
punishment was imprisonment and severe. All publishers had
to submit their proposed publications to the government for
the Kiwame or censor's seal of approval, which was then
carved into the block as visual proof of sanction. The fact
is that all Japanese erotic works completely lack official
approval. Given this fact, it is not surprising that the
artists never signed their real name, but commonly didn't
sign at all. If ever signed it was always some ironic or
cynical "studio name" was used, adding to the excitement of
the contents. Regardless of any lack of meaningful
signature, for most art historians and students of Japanese
woodblock art, it is not that difficult to make an "educated
guess" as to the actual artist's name by stylistic analysis.
Usually this was a giveaway !
Many famous Ukiyo-e artists disliked being controlled by the
government so they continued to produce erotic drawings for
publication regardless of the law as a means to supplement
their meager income. One can also assume the subject sold
well and made all concerned extra and easy money !
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CONDITION/BINDING:
The album is contained in an indigo-blue Chitsu or cloth
folding case with ivory clasps, blank cover title slip, and
there is some old fading to the Chitsu cloth. The overall
size is 18 x 23.5 cm.
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The green brocade-silk covered album is stunningly clean
and bright. There is a small nick to the lower edge, its
minor and does not encroach into the pages. The paper of the
album are very heavy, bright, clean and white, with no
foxing whatsoever. The 24 miniature woodcut prints are held
in place by black paper mounting corners so they can be
removed at will and are not laid down, Each print is
exceptionally clean and bright, excellent color and
registry. A couple have been mended in the past to restore a
few tiny old worm holes, now solid, these are of minimal
impact and barely noticeable. As is our habit, we are being
over critical.
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703 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS.
GROUP OF 12 COLOR POSTCARDS IN ORIGINAL PICTORIAL FOLDER.
[Tokyo n.d. ca. 1933, Board of Tourist Industry]. In period
folders, with 12 original unused pictorial postcards, very
$2910
good, each photographed by Toyo Okamoto. Likely issued to
passengers aboard Japanese tourist trains, verso captions.
A nice group of ephemera, consists of a two folders, each
with six color postcards, English captions: CHERRY BLOSSOMS
AT HEIAN SHRINE, KYOTO; GARDEN OF SANBOIN TEMPLE NEAR KYOTO;
ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINE, MIYAJIMA; MT. FUJI IN SPRING TIME; NAGOYA CASTLE; YOMEIMON GATE AT TOSHOGU SHRINE, NIKKO. The 2nd.
folder also has six cards with captions: A DANCING GIRL OF
KYOTO; A JAPANESE DANCE-DRAMA; BRIDE & BRIDEGROOM AT THE
WEDDING FEAST; DISPLAY AT THE BOYS' FESTIVAL; GIRLS' DOLL
FESTIVAL; HOSTESS AND GUESTS AT TEA CEREMONY. Each card has
an English caption, and is skillfully photographed in full
color.
A NICE GROUP OF EARLY IMAGES OF JAPAN, CULTURE & CUSTOMS
704 JAPANESE HAND-COLORED ALBUMEN LARGE SIZE CARTE D'VISITE.
JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHS, A NICE GROUP OF 15 CARD MOUNTED CARTE
D'VISITE EXAMPLES, SOME HAND-COLORED.
Japan, n.d. c.1880's. Stiff card mounted, 16.5 x 10.5 cm.
photo size ca. 14 x 9 cm., albumen types, all but 2 are hand
colored, gilt edges, very clean, sharp, strong images, a bit
of fading, a fascinating group of early examples.
R A R E
A nice group of early photographs [ca. 1873], showing
various occupations. The photographs show subjects:
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1. Three Samurai warriors: two in full battle dress, another
horse mounted.
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2. Three Geishas playing instruments: Shamisen, Tsutsumi and
large drum.
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3. Three women spinning silk thread.
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4. Woman at the large wooden weaving loom.
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5. Itinerant basket monger with his shoulder pole and large
number of baskets.
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6. Two men in tall Geta [sandals]; one holds a red umbrella,
the other is in rice-straw rain coat.
7. Two coolies carrying a woman in a palanquin.
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8. An old woman itinerant broom and fan monger.
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9. Two women reading books by the Hibachi.
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10. A woman poses for the camera.
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11. Yoshiwara house of prostitution, showing the girls on
the second floor balcony, with gas street light. Commonly
called "Nectarine 9."
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12. Typical Japanese roadside inn.
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13. Shinbashi [Tokyo] train station ca. 1873.
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14. Tokyo, bridge to the Imperial Palace, moat, name in
lower right corner: "Tokei Siro."
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While there are no dates shown, there are two photos with
numbers in the lower corner, from referencing and
association, we have determined that the approximate date of
the group is 1873.
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Excellent portraits and occupations, a fascinating set.
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$950
705 JAPANESE KOKESHI DOLLS.
JAPANESE KOKESHI DOLLS: A Group of Five Dolls.
[Japan n.d. ca. 1955]. A group of five paper Kokeshi dolls,
each a different face and colored Kimono ca. 3.5 x 9 cm.,
each has a tiny wooden Kokeshi doll-toothpick inserted in a
paper sleeve on the back side, with lovely wooden doll face.
This is truly a charming set. Each paper doll is nicely
clad in a colorful Kimono, and has a small wooden doll on
her back as if it were a tiny child being carried Japanese
style. Each wooden doll has a tiny face, with large eyes,
pink lips and black hair, with decorations on each. This was
clearly designed to be given to guests at parties for piercing or eating Hors-doeuvres. A very sweet & charming group !
SUPERB SET OF HAND-DRAWN COLOR FISH, FLOWERS AND BIRDS
$31
706 JAPANESE NATURAL HISTORY HAND-PAINT 3 VOLUME SET.
a. KAI SEN GYO RUI HYAKUSHU: COLLECTION OF ONE HUNDRED RIVER
.
AND SEA FISH.
Japan n.d. ca.1840-50. Tan stiff stitched wrs., very good,
bright set of 3 volumes, hand-painted, each page with a full
page color painted illustrations of a named flower, bird and
fish, 18 x 25 cm. ORIGINAL HAND-PAINTED ART BOOKS.
OBSCURE
This is a lovely set of books, beautifully and skillfully
hand-drawn and painted in full color.
An unusual set of Japanese natural history color drawings.
The titles of the three volume set are:
1. KAI SEN GYO RUI HYAKUSHU: COLLECTION OF ONE HUNDRED
.
FISHES FROM RIVER AND SEA.
.
2. SO KA HYAKUSHU: COLLECTION OF ONE HUNDRED FLOWERS AND
.
GRASSES.
.
3. CHO KEI RUI HYAKUSHU: COLLECTION OF ONE HUNDRED BIRDS.
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CONTENTS:
Each volume contains 25 double-folded leaves with paintings
on both sides, for a total of 50 color paintings per volume,
150 in all.
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TITLE:
While the Japanese title reflects the common usage of the
word "Hyaku" [One Hundred] this was not meant to be take
literally, but rather to indicate a "large number" of
painting examples. Many Japanese books use this often.
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UNIFORM SET:
Each volume is uniformly bound with the same covers and same
paper pages, in the same size.
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CONDITION:
There are no major "condition" issues. Each volume is fairly
clean, there is some minor soil or dustiness to the white
paper title slips. A minor bit of wear to the exterior edges
of the covers. By and large quite nice. The contents are
essentially without flaw, no worming or stains. Two inside
end papers have wrinkles but are mostly flat now.
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UNSIGNED ARTIST'S WORK
These books were not signed by the artist anywhere. The
title labels are written in both Japanese and English. The
volume on birds has a tiny bird drawing on the label, and
the volume on flowers has a small cherry blossom sketch in
pink, the volume on fish has no drawing on its label. Each
drawing page has the Katakana Japanese name written in
either the upper right or left margin.
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LATE EDO PERIOD PAINTING
A lovely example of late Edo period meticulous art work, not
a "copy book" nor a "sample book" commonly done by students
of Japanese painting, but obviously executed by a very
skilled and experienced hand. The work has faithfully
recorded for posterity what the artist perceived as his
world of flowers, grass, fish and birds.
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707 JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHS: GROUP OF FIVE.
JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHS: A GROUP OF FIVE ALBUMEN HAND-COLORED
PHOTOGRAPHS.
[Japan ca. 1880's].A nice group of five hand-colored albumen
photographs, each is 13.5 x 21.5 cm., mounted on a stiff
card 18 x 27.5 cm., clear sharp images, good pastel color,
usual bright red, else nicely done, very good examples. RARE
This is a nice group of early original albumen photographs.
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The photographic images are:
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1. Two Kimono clad Japanese girls, one stands with a
Shamisen in her hand, the other seated on a Zabuton
[cushion] preparing to play the Koto. She fits the ivory
pluckers on her fingers. They both wear winter Kimono, with
several layers visible, with fine coiffeur. Te #57 is
in the lower corner.
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2. Two seated Japanese women wearing Kimono before a small
painted screen of Mt. Fuji. The both are engaged in
spinning. They both cover their hair with a small striped
cloth.
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3. Two Kimono clad women, one stands, the other seated on a
Western chair. Both are properly posed in winter Kimono for
the photographer. One holds a spray of chrysanthemums.
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4. A standing Japanese girl, clad in a winter Kimono enjoys
a garden scene. She holds an oil-skin umbrella and a sprig
of flowers. She must be a Maiko [Geisha in training], or a
Geisha, as she wears very tall "Pokkuri," a type of "Geta"
sandal shoes, [wooden shoes of a tall height, mostly black
lacquered, with red thongs], stunningly posed !
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5. A studio posed winter scene. Shows a Japanese girl in a
heavy winter Kimono, she wears a large white silk scarf over
her head & shoulders. The holds a partially opened oil-skin
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umbrella, with snow on her Kimono & "Geta." A classic pose !
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A nice group showing Japanese feminism and costume at its
best.
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REFERENCES:
The following are some useful bibliographies to consult for
more information on this album and Japanese early
photography in general:
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GUIDE.
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H. Bayou; FELICE BEATO ET L'ECOLE DE YOKOHAMA. JAPANISCHE
PHOTOGRAPHIE 1860-1929.
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H. Cortazzi: JAPAN CAUGHT IN TIME.
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[Feliz Beato/R. von Stillfried]: ONCE UPON A TIME: Visions
of Old Japan from the Photos of Beato and Stillfried & the
Words of Pierre Loti.
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Claudia G. Philipp et al: FELICE BEATO IN JAPAN:
Photographien zum Ende der Feudalzeit 1863-1873.
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C. Worswick: JAPAN PHOTOPGRAPHS 1854-1905.
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Philipp March & Claudia Delank: THE ADVENTURE OF JAPANESE
PHOTOGRAPHY 1860-1890.
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LA LEGGENDA DI UN IMPERO: Felice Beato e la scuola
fotogarfica di Yokohama alla scoperta del Giappone 1860/1900
for more useful details, valuable images and information.
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A SURPRISING AND FASCINATING PIECE OF REAL PHOTO EROTICA
708 JAPANESE PORNOGRAPHIC PHOTO ALBUM.
AN ALBUM WITH 33 B.W. EROTIC JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHS:
A Collection From About the 1920's-1950's.
[Japan n.d. ca. 1920-1950's]. Green accordion Japanese album
11 x 16 cm., very good, silk covers, contains 33 b.w. photos
of various sizes, all erotic in nature, clean, sharp images,
no fading or blur, nicely mounted with corners. OBSCURE WORK
A fascinating and exotic collection of six separate groups
of various pornographic black & white photographs.
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MADE TO SELL TO THE AMERICAN OCCUPATION FORCE IN JAPAN ?
These strange and rather unusual photos could possibly be
the production of 'starving Japanese" during the very early
years of the American occupation of Japan, beginning 1945.
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There seems to be an overt 'appeal' to the sale of these to
some interested GI's who had lots of money compared to the
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very 'starving' and 'poor' average Japanese just after the
humiliating end of World War II. While this is a 'theory'
it is one good possible solution to what they are and who
they may have been sold to. If indeed they were made for
sale the buyers would surely not be Japanese, they were
simply too poor for such 'luxuries." In those days for a
pack of American cigarettes, or a pair of PX nylons,
Japanese girls would do anything for a GI !
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THE PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES:
The first group of six images are 6.5 x 9 cm., and show a
couple engaged in various positions & views of Love-making.
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These seem to be the newest in the album, possibly from
the 1940-50's.
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The next group of four are 5 x 4 cm., and are clearly
from an earlier period, perhaps 1920-1930. They again show
a couple in various love-making activities.
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The third group contains 19 photographs, likely from the
early 1930's according to the old-fashioned Ofuro [Japanese
bath], all are about 7.5 x 5.5 cm., except for the last
which is 9.5 x 6.5 cm. These are unusual in that each of
the 15 have a small inset showing the genitals in a very
close-up image, the other 4 don�t. These again show a very
active couple in unusual views of various love-making
positions. The couple are either fully nude, or partially
clothed in Kimono.
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Of the last group of 3 two are clearly of the same girl,
another much earlier. The first appears to be ca. 1920's,
while the last two show a girl with a hair style of
immediate post war, i.e. 1946-1953 era.
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BANNED PHOTOGRAPHY:
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By law, Japan banned any pornographic photographs from being
developed, printed or distributed with any hint of visible
pubic hair. Publication of such photographs in books or
magazines have been illegal since the 1930's, until about 8
years ago. I has been illegal for photo shops to process or
print such items. Saying this, there has always been a
small but discreet market for such photographs, books and
prints in Japan, transactions conducted under the table or
exchanged among trusted friends.
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AMERICAN OCCUPATION OF JAPAN SOUVENIR ?
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This work seems to be one that was possibly sold to American
GI occupation forces in the early period. U.S. forces
stationed in Japan from 1945 onwards were "rich" in Japanese
eyes, and the ingenious Japanese dreamed up all sorts of
ways of making money from this resource. We have no
idea of the provenance, but this seems to match that idea as
well as that early period. It a very unusual and early group
of strange photographs.
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PORNOGRAPHIC PHOTO COLLECTION:
This is a very erotic group of pornographic photographs,
album mounted with gold corners. The personal collection of
a closet collector. The close-up inserts showing the sex
organs while fully engaged in the act of love-making are
unusual, very rare and an seldom found. One unusual photo
shows the man inserting a light-bulb into his lover's vulva.
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BIZZARE PHOTOS:
Some show oral sex, a few strange positions, bath scenes,
strange use of a "hot dog" &c. Most show nude, or semi
nude couples, some with the woman in Kimono, on Tatami mats
and much more.
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A lively set of unusual and hitherto banned erotic black &
white photographs. This collection was clearly something
passed around by private collector's "clubs" or discreet
individuals. The penalty for possession of such materials
during this period of time in both Japan & America was
severe.
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An unusual collection, seldom found, and never offered on
the open market for sale.
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QUITE R A R E !
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A FINE LOOK AT MEIJI JAPANESE WOMEN
709 JAPANESE WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHS.
AN ALBUM OF 11 HAND-COLORED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF JAPANESE
WOMEN, MEIJI PERIOD WORK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY.
[Japan n.d. ca 1880's]. Hand-made Washi paper cover accordion folding album, 11 images, mounted with old corners, each
9 x 14 cm., hand-colored pastel colors, albumen types, clear
& strong images, little fading, superbly posed.
R A R E
The photographs are of high quality, skillfully composed,
the
photographer is unknown, likely the work of Kimbei or his
school. The portraits are posed, some in a studio, others in
Japanese homes. True to the times in which these girls and
ladies lived, during the Meiji [1868-1912], they all wear
the stunning and traditional elaborate Kimono, with
matching coiffeurs, with hair pins and other accessories.
The Kimono reflect the season, some show winter type, with
heavy over wear, others for warmer seasons. Images are:
Three Japanese girls and a rickshaw puller: two ride-one
with umbrella, the other stands nearby. A Japanese woman
wears an elaborate Kimono & sits on Tatami mats, holding a
"Tama" or thread ball. Young girl stands with umbrella. Four
women have tea & cakes around the Hibachi, a Tansu in the
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background, as they sit on Tatami.
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Three women pose: two stand, one sits. Four women sit on
the studio floor and pose, rice bowls sit on a tray
nearby, with a small square Hibachi, one holds a fan. Two
girls pose, one holds her large Kasuri textile Kimono sleeve
on her lap, they wear Tabi [socks] and pose. Five women pose
pose: two stand, three sit on the floor, Tansu & small square Hibachi with a tray of tea cups. A woman stands by a
foreign type table with a potted plant & table cloth, while
holding a folded black umbrella. Three women sit on the
floor two hold fans, three other fans sit on the floor, adjacent to them is a small shrine or Mikoshi, they all sit on
Zabuton pillows, one smokes a long pipe [Kiseru]. Two women
pose one stands, the other sits.
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By and large, an excellent and most exquisite view of period
Japanese women, their life style, costume and manners. What
is additionally wonderful about these delicate photographs
are the expressions on the women's faces. Some show a
stoic or "inscrutable look," others reveal a bewildered
look as they are posing for the difficult to understand
camera and photographer. All reflect an earlier period of
Japanese innocence, and awe in the unusual use of the
latest mode of "high technology", while posing.
A nice lot ! Photographs of this high quality and
fascinating subject matter are SCARCE.
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$500
NICE PHOTOS OF "OCCUPIED JAPAN" INCLUDING NUDE WOMEN
710 JAPANESE WOMEN.
CUSTOMS OF JAPAN: 12 PHOTOS OF JAPANESE WOMEN Together With:
12 Other Photos of Japanese Children & Customs.
[Japan n.d. ca.1946]. A single black sheet, with 24 mounted
b.w. photographs, each 5.5 x 8 cm., 12 each on two sides,
minor fading spots. Likely done for the American occupation,
all are clean clear images, solid not faded.
Unusual !
Side 1 consists of 12 photographs depicting Japanese women
at flower arrangement, playing the Koto, makeup, Geisha, a
bride, at the sea shore, and 4 nude photos of Japanese women
in the hot spring bath.
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The verso shows 12 photos of Japanese folk customs and of
children's celebrations, festivals, snow costumes & New
Years decorations in shops & related.
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PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING THE BEAUTY & CHARM OF JAPANESE WOMANHOOD
711 JAPANESE WOMEN.
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JAPANESE WOMEN: A COLLECTION OF FORTY-SIX HAND COLORED,
COLLOTYPE & OTHER COLOR PHOTO POSTCARDS.
[Japan n.d. ca. 1890-1910?]. Blue accordion folding album,
13 x 19 cm.,very good, some with used stamps others not,many
delicately hand-colored, standard postcard size 14 x 19 cm.,
nicely done, 46 images, a full album, 13. 5 x 19.5 cm. RARE!
This eclectic collection shows the breath & width of
Japanese girls & women's activities, costume and customs.
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Showing Japanese girls and women elaborately Kimono clad,
performing their daily activities and chores.
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The art of flower arrangement, coquettishly posing for the
camera, riding in a Jinrikshaw, Japanese tea ceremony,
carrying a baby [doll], eating supper, playing Koto music
and dancing, at her morning toilet, posing in the garden,
reading a letter, smoking her Kiseru pipe, farm girls,
maids, games: "speak no, hear no and say no evil."
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A lovely collection of stunning early photographs, showing
the life, customs and life style of the Japanese woman,
nostalgic views.
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A wonderful collection showing Japanese feminine beauty, her
activities, coiffeur Kimono, using her umbrella and more.
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A very lovely example and period album.
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A LOVELY PERIOD WORK WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF COLOR EXAMPLES
712 JAPANESE WOMEN: AN ALBUM OF CHARMING POSTCARDS.
JAPANESE WOMEN: AN ALBUM WITH 100 CHARMING POSTCARDS SHOWING
THE JAPANESE WOMAN IN HER KIMONO, AND HER LIFE STYLE.
Japan n.d. ca 1900-1920's. A green cloth photo album, faded
green leaves, 23 x 39 cm., very good, contains 100 cards in
all: 71 hand-colored, 15 color, 14 b.w., cards, mounted in
slits provide. A very nice period collection.
S C A R C E
A stunning and beautiful collection of postcards, mostly unused, lovely hand colored photographs from about 1900-1910,
with four from the 1920's-30's. The album begins with a
group of four Japanese women and a young girl, under a
wisteria garden, another shows a woman dishing up a bowl
of rice, then a lovely young girl plyaing the Koto; other
views show flower arrangement, New Years Kimono, winter
scenes with women holding a large umbrellaand with a hood
for head protection and another shows two girls reading a
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book; a girl sewing, holding a baby, riding a Jinrikshaw,
in the garden, more of girls reading books, doing household
chores, playing the Shamisen, poses for New Years, cleaning
house, making dinner and changing her Kimono, with friends
and hair dressing. This album shows the Japanese woman at
her daily chores, wearing her finest Kimono for New Years or
other celebrations, Zen arts of flower and tea, cute poses,
dressed up to visit friends, riding the ricksha, playing
music, eating, dancing and just about everything in her life
as a daughter, sister, mother, and wife. The black and white
photos show similar poses, 4-5 appear to be 1920's movie
stars most in Kimono, one in a Western style dress. These
beautiful photo postcards show Japanese women at their best
wearing stunning and elaborate Kimono, with their traditional coiffeur, holding an umbrella, wearing Geta [sandals].
Some are studio posed, others taken in a live setting. A
good insight to period Japanese women and their costume and
traditions. By and large a comprehensive look at Japanese
womanhood, a comprehensive and remarkable collection. Color
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AN EXCELLENT JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMEN REFERENCE BOOK
713 JAPANISCHE PHOTOGRAPHIE 1860-1929.
JAPANISCHE PHOTOGRAPHIE 1860-1929.
[Berlin 1993,] Argon. White boards, very good, 103p., 70 b w
photos, list of photos and descriptions, German text, by
Ryuichu, Kaneko, Christoph Schwarz & Gereon Sievernich, very
clean like new copy. OBSCURE REFERENCE FIRST & ONLY EDITION
This is a major photograph reference work, covering photos
from 1857 through 1928, with a focus on the 1880's period.
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With a very useful biographical section, covering 17 of
Japan's most famous & productive photographers.
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Including portraits, scenery, studio work, artistic &
historical photographs.
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A poignant look at old Japan, in photographs, before the
wave of modernization swept through.
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A useful early Japanese photo resource for any student,
dealer or collector.
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Nicely done.
714 JENKINS, Donald. et al.
HANDBOOK OF THE ASIAN COLLECTION.
Portland [1981], Portland Art Assn. Stiff pictorial wrs., 20
x 24 cm., very good, as new, co-authors Mary Priester & D.
Tenchkoff, 64p., 44 b. w. photos, covering 61 fine items in
much detail.
PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR
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A lovely catalogue, covering both Chinese and Japanese arts.
Essays: China: a background, ceramics, sculpture, painting,
decorative arts and furniture. Japan: a background,
screens,scroll painting, ceramics, woodcut prints and
lacquere ware. Nicely done, each item well described and
presented with details in figure drawings. Useful source.
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MASTERWORKS IN WOOD: CHINA AND JAPAN.
Portland [1976], Portland Art Museum. Stiff brown wrs., very
good, 136p., 92 b. w. illustrations and photos, 2 maps,
co-author Robin Scribnick, 23 x 28 cm., clean solid copy.
A loan exhibition of superb sculptures, many of which are
exhibited for the first time. Covering burial figures, Chinese & Japanese Buddhist sculpture, Shinto, masks, and later
Japanese sculpture and decorative arts. A useful reference.
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MASTERWORKS IN WOOD: CHINA AND JAPAN.
Portland [1976], Portland Art Museum. Stiff brown wrs., very
good, 136p., 92 b.w. illustrations & photos, 2 maps, Co-author Robin Scribnick, former owner's name rubber-stamped,else
very good, clean solid copy, 23 x 28 cm.
FIRST & ONLY ED.
A loan exhibition of superb sculptures, many of which are
exhibited for the first time. Covering burial figures, Chinese & Japanese Buddhist sculpture, Shinto, masks, and later
Japanese sculpture and decorative arts. A useful reference.
ONE OF JENYNS RAREIST WORKS ON CERAMICS
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717 JENYNS, Soame.
JAPANESE PORCELAIN.
London [1965], Faber. Green cloth, very good, index, with a
copious bibliography, 351p. + 120 b.w. plates, 263 in all,4
color plates, fold out kiln map, copious appendices, clean &
solid copy.
FIRST BRITISH EDITION
An important reference work, covering export trade and its
influence on the Japanese porcelain kilns, Imari and other
Arita kilns. Imari and other Arita Wares, early blue & white
wares, Sakaida Kakiemon and the first enamelled procelain,
the Kutani wares of Kaga, related kilns. Also porcelain of
Nabeshima, Hirado and some less important factories. Chinese
porcelains made for the Japanese market & the work of Japanese studio potters in the Chinese tradition. With a table of
year periods, and appendice: Extracts from 18th century
French sale catalogues. Engelbert Kaempfer on DutchJapanese relations in the 17th century. List of Kutani
potters. Examples of Chinese export porcelain in Japanese
Collections.
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718 JENYNS, Soame.
JAPANESE PORCELAIN.
New York [1965], Faber. Green cloth, very good, index, 120
color & b.w. photos, appendices, bibliography, kiln map,354p
map. Scholarly & comprehensive, 16 x 25.5 cm.,dust jacket in
mylar protector, clean solid.
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Collections.
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719 JENYNS, Soame.
JAPANESE PORCELAIN.
London [1979], Faber. Yellow cloth, dj., very good, index,
a copious bibliography, 351p. + 120 b.w. plates, 263 in all
4 color plates, fold out kiln map, copious appendices, very
clean solid copy.
Collections.
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720 JENYNS, Soame.
JAPANESE POTTERY.
London [1971], Faber. Red cloth, 380p., very good, 1 foldout map, 4 color plates, 120 b.w. photos, bibliography, dust
jacket, index, very clean, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
An independent study based on the author's own research,
this work is a rediscovery of the wares & is free of jargon
& irrelevancies. It is his best work, with a light touch.
Comprehensive in nature, it begins at the first appearance
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of Tomb wares & follows all the dynasties & all forms of
work. Old kiln sites, pottery, Cha-no-yu ware, Korean works,
Yamashiro, minor potteries & kilns are covered, with
profuse illustrations & examples. Important reference book.
CHINA'S MOST FAMOUS CELEBRATED BOOK ON PAINTING TECHNIQUE
721 JIE ZI YUAN HUA ZHUANG HUA [NIAO PU]: MUSTARD SEED GARDEN.
CHIEH TZU YUAN HUA CHUAN: MUSTARD SEED GARDEN MANUAL OF
PAINTING [1679-1701]. [In Japanese Title: Kaishen Ga Den]
[China 1754]. Blue stitched wrs., 16 volumes, profuse color
& b.w. woodcut illustrations, ca. 16.3 x 25.5 cm., 10 vols.
stitched, 4 vols. not stitched, double folded leaves, very
clean bright set, title slip on vol. 1 only.
R A R E 1
China's most famous painting manual, JIE ZI YUAN HUA ZHUANG
HUA NIAO PU: MUSTARD SEED GARDEN.
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Compiled by Chen Yin-po. Artists: Wang An-chieh, Wang Mi-ts'
ao & Wang Ssu-chih. This is the most important book on the
art of Chinese painting. Originally published in 1679-1818,
was basically a set of several numbered "books" within, each
devoted to a different topic. This edition was nicely color
woodblock printed with soft, delicate pastels.
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The work begins with:
Book of the Six Principles, standards and the rules of
painting: The Six Canons, Six Essentials, Three Faults,
Twelve Things to Avoid, Three Classes, divisions of
schools &c., notes on the preparation of colors and
materials.
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Book of trees, leafs, foliage, rocks, brush strokes,
painting mountain peaks, mountain landscapes. Human
figures, animals, birds included in landscapes, houses and
structures, city walls, towers, pagodas, bridges and
waterfalls, drawings by square & rule, furniture and
furnishings.
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Book of bamboo, discussion of the fundamentals of bamboo
and examples.
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Book of plum, with a testimonial for.
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Book of chrysanthemum, fundamentals of painting.
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Book of grasses, insects & flowering plants, fundamentals
of. Examples of insect paintings, grasses, herbaceous
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plants.
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Book of feathers, fur & flowering plants. Essay upon the use
of mineral blue, green, vermilion, deep vermilion, gold
paste, cock yellow, white, rouge red, soot black,
indigo, rattan yellow, umber, mixing colors and the use of
ink, applying alum on silk and on colors.
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This work is printed on double folded woodblock printed
leaves, each stitched at the spine with silk thread. By and
large all in very good condition. For a valuable account of
this with much detail see: Mai-Mai Sze: THE TAO OF
PAINTING: A Study of the Ritual Disposition of Chinese
Painting, a translation of the Chieh Tzu Yuan Hua Chuan, or
Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting. This gives the
exact contents of each book as well as color examples,
bibliographic data &c.
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It is quite difficult to find this work in its complete
state, as most have been separated, many illustration
extracted and framed separately. A major contribution to
the study of Chinese painting, landscape, flower, rocks,
figures and the inspiration for the Japanese to begin color
woodblock printing for their Ukiyo-e period. This work has
been used by students since 1679 as a lesson and guidebook
on the art of Chinese brush painting and is still now in use
some 300 years later.
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Known as the most important classic on Chinese painting and
China's single most valuable work on the subject.
A MOST BEAUTIFUL WORK !
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
K. Toda: THE RYERSON COLLECTION OF JAPANESE & CHINESE BOOKS.
p.406-410 for more notes & details.
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Y. Yonezawa et al.; JAPANESE PAINTING IN THE LITERATI STYLE,
p.170-190.
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Mai-Mai Sze: THE TAO OF PAINTING: A Study of the Ritual
Disposition of Chinese Painting, a translation of the Chieh
Tzu Yuan Hua Chuan, or Mustard Seed Garden Manual of
Painting.
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S. Edgren: CHINESE RARE BOOKS IN AMERICAN COLLECTIONS p.118
no. 37.
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J. Hillier: THE JAPANESE PICTURE BOOK: A Selection from the
Ravicz Collection, p.17, plate 3.
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RAWSON, Jessica. ed. et al.: THE BRITISH MUSEUM BOOK OF
CHINESE ART.: page 124.
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A PILLOW BOOK WITH 17 LOVELY EROTIC VIEWS FOR NEWLYWEDS
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722 [JIN, TAKU SAN-JIN]. [preface by].
HANA NO SATO: THE YOSHIWARA or TOWN OF PROSTITUTION.
[A Pillow Book for Japanese With One Rare Print of a
N.p. ca 1870, n.p. Blue cloth covers,accordion folded, title
slip, all edge silver gilt, 11 x 15.5 cm., covers bit faded,
contents clean, 17 color erotic woodcut illustrations, a
miniature album, complete as issued.
AN OBSCURE EDITION
This like other erotic albums of the time were not
sanctioned by the Shogun, nor were they authorized for
publication with the "censor's seal." These books were
printed and published secretly, issued in small numbers
and either sold or distributed discreetly.
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"Shun-pon" or erotic books were used as gifts to couples on
their wedding night, commonly called "Pillow Books" or
"Makura Zoshiki." A euphuism for licentious books enjoyed
across all spectrum of Japanese society, commonly bought,
sold or traded on the "black" market. Because they were
officially "banned" by the Shogunate, artists, wood block
carvers and printers risked severe punishment if caught,
these books were driven "underground" but nevertheless
thrived during the Edo and Meiji periods, right down to the
Taisho and Showa times.
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The preface was written by Jin Taku San-jin, and is undated.
The author's and writers of the text were often famous
artists or poets who assumed "studio" names of a political
nature to openly challenge and taunt the Shogunate.
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This example consists of twelve double-page color
illustrations 22 x 15.5 cm. and five single page color
erotic images which are ca. 9.5 x 13 cm. The subjects are:
Title page
illustration number:
** Double-page illustrations:
1. Couple under the Futon engaged in love-making.
2. Couple love-making partially unclothed.
3. Couple about to make love, the man licks his fingers to
wet the vulva, she spread her legs exposing her genitals
in readiness.
4. Couple making love he is nearly nude.
5. Couple after making love, she is before the mirror
grooming herself, nude from the hips up, exposing her
vulva.
6. Couple fully engaged in making love on a mat, with lots
of Chirishi" [a kind of toilet paper] spread about, as
evidence of ample love juices.
7. Couple making love, she is on top in an unusual position.
8. Couple making love from the rear.
9. Couple making love while she rests on the Goh board.
10. Couple making love he mounts her from the top.
11. Couple engaged in love making, he inserts his penis, she
clings to him.
12. Newlyweds engaged in love-making, she wears the typical
bride's veil.
** Begin single-page smaller illustrations:
12. Typical Meiji period man with moustache masturbating his
lover, his huge penis at the ready as she caresses it.
13. Older couple making love from the rear.
14. Couple enjoying the pleasures of fondling her vulva, his
huge penis at the ready.
15. A sleeping woman nearly nude under the mosquito net is
being visited by her lover.
16. A couple prepared to engage in love-making, both are
red-faced and ready to start, with their genitals
exposed.
17. RARE print of a foreigner engaged in making love with a
Japanese woman, the surrounding text states: "Anata wo
suki...saa watashi mo iki soo...." [I love you, I am
ready to have orgasm." The foreigner's words are stated
in Japanese: " Watakushi mo oikimasu" meaning "I am
also ready to have orgasm."
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WHY IS THIS EROTIC ALBUM DIFFERENT FROM MOST OTHERS ?
What makes this album exceptionally unusual and RARE is the
Romanized and Katana characters used for the "Seiyo jin" or
Westerner's words. That is to say, either the foreigner
could speak Japanese, or the author elected to simply use
Japanese to indicate the foreigner's willingness to enjoy
the pleasures of a Japanese woman and learned enough
Japanese to indicate his eagerness to concert with a
Japanese woman. In any case being written in Katakana also
indicates these are foreign words, or at least Japanese
words spoken by a foreigner which accents the whole print.
All Japanese could understand the dialogue, and surely some
foreigners could learn the words and sentence essential to a
successful night out on the town with Japanese prostitutes
in the Yoshiwara. The foreigner's Japanese is expressed in
quite a polite form, indicating at least he has learned
proper Japanese during his sojourn in Japan.
*
This is one of the rarest of all erotic prints of the Meiji
period, actually showing a Westerner engaging in sexual
pleasures with a Japanese woman. The woman wears a typical
high-neck Victorian dress, and still has on one sock. Her
coiffeur is Japanese and she has simply pulled up her dress,
revealing a red undergarment, suggestive of an "erotic
nature." The illustration is replete with foreign curtains
and they both lay on a foreign soft. Clearly the message was
that some houses of prostitution were well outfitted with
Western settings to give an extra level of "comfort" to
foreigners. Few if many exist showing foreigners in the
Yoshiwara with Japanese women.
*
The work is a typical "pillow book" but with the addition of
five other erotic prints, including the exceptionally RARE
print of a foreigner. While the occurrence of foreigners and
Japanese women making love were common-place in the mid-late
19th century Japan, woodblock color prints illustrating and
documenting this pleasure are clearly obscure and scarce,
few if any exist.
*
"Chirishi" was a kind of hand-made Washi paper tissue
commonly used in the toilet. It's presence in the bedroom as
depicted in erotic prints indicate a profusion of
love-making when thrown about the bedroom indicated evidence
of love juices. Its presence is both symbolic and practical.
*
Each erotic print commonly had a dialogue of the exchanges
between the man and woman, erotic words and sentences to
encourage or compliment the other, filled the backgrounds of
most prints. This album contains a large number of these
dialogues and are quite readable if not memorable, telling
him "what a large penis" he has, while he tells her what a
"strong vagina she has" &c...
*
The Japanese were extremely "natural" and open about
love-making, there was little stigma as found in Western
countries during the same period. Therefore the genre of
erotic books were less carnal and more concerned with the
natural aspect of love-making in an openly erotic manner.
Their healthy if not erotic aptitudes were the norm and
acceptable throughout all of Japanese society until the end
of World War II, when prostitution was still acceptable, but
continued under the guise of not being officially
sanctioned.
*
CONDITION:
The work is remarkably clean internally, with some minor
repair to the hinges, covers are mildly sunned.
*
The size of the album is important. That is to say, it was
small, discreet and of the size that could be easily kept in
the Kimono sleeve and carried to a waiting lover's room.
*
723 JISL, Lumir.
SWORDS OF THE SAMURAI: The Splendours of Japanese Sword
Furniture.
[Prague 1967, Artia]. Pictorial boards, 58+60p., very clean,
$2040
bibliography, glossary, 60 pages color & b.w. photo plates,
solid nice copy, English text.
A very good source, covering the cult of the sword, parts of
the Japanese sword, materials, techniques, status of the
swordsmiths, themes. Famous sword masters & schools. Diagram
of the Wakizashi sword, nicely illustrated.
*
$32
724 JOHNES, Raymond.
JAPANESE ART.
London [1964], Spring. Brown cloth, large size 24 x 27 cm.,
minor damp stain to dj. and bit of front cover, contents are
clean, 39p. text, 39 full page color plates, map.
A very good survey of the background to Japanese arts: sculpture [Buddhist and others], painting, metalwork: bronzes,
arms, lacquer, textitles,
ceramics, Japanese woodblock
prints, with notes on the plates. Useful work.
$3
725 JOHNSGARD, Paul. et al.
DRAGONS AND UNICORNS A NATURAL HISTORY.
New York St. [1982], Martin's. Buff cloth over boards, dust
jacket, former owner's embossed stamp, else as new copy,
bright and clean, 162p., bibliography, glossary, text illustrations. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION
A MAGNIFICIENT CATALOG ON JAPANESE ART WORKS
726 JOLY, Henri L. et al.
JAPANESE ART & HANDICRAFT. An Illustrated Record of the
Loan Exhibition Held in Aid of the British Red Cross in
Rutland [1976], Tuttle. Red cloth,very clean, dj., 213p., 42
color, 1119 b.w. plates, foreword by Jack Hillier, an exact
reprint of London 1916 edition of 175 copies, small folio, a
very solid copy in excellent dustjacket.
FIRST REPRINT ED
SUBTITLE: cont. October-November 1915. Co-author Kumasaku
Tomita. This excellent and most rare catalog covered a total
of 2415 individual or sets of objects, illustrating a large
portion of them. Covers paintings, prints, drawings, sculpt-
$2
ure, lacquer, Inro, Netsuke, and about 65% devoted to metalwork such as sword fittings, armourer's work, bronze & metal
work, varia, pipes, pipe cases, pouches, pottery, enamels,
and a host of o ther small arts. H. Joly died during the
1920 's and was probably the greatest European authority on
Japanese sword mounts of his time. Useful design reference.
$190
THE MOST VALUABLE STANDARD JAPANEWE REFERENCE SOURCE !
727 JOLY, Henri L.
LEGEND IN JAPANESE ART: Description of Historical Episodes
Legendary Characters, Folk-Lore Myths, Religious Symbolism,
London 1908, Lane. Red decorated cloth, 16 color, 700 b.w.
plates, bibliography, Japanese character index,all edge gilt
clean & solid copy, gold stamped titles. RARE FIRST EDITION
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.
*
By and large one of the most important Japanese art reference books of the 20th century.
$600
728 JOLY, Henri L.
London [1908], Kegan. New red cloth, 700 b.w. plates & illustrations, bibliography, Japanese index, very good, 16 color
plates in facsimile, a bit of pencil marginalia, very solid
as is.
FIRST EDITION
*
$600
729 JOLY, Henri L.
London [1908], Kegan. Red cloth, 16 color, 700 b.w. plates &
illustrations, bibliography, Japanese index, very good, new
cloth, original covers layed down, all edge gilt, minor
corner wear, else a clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
*
$570
730 JOLY, Henri L.
London [1908], Kegan. Red cloth, 16 color, 700 b.w. plates &
illustrations, bibliography, Japanese index, very good, 2
vol. set, rebound in 2 parts, preserving the original front
covers, all edge gilt, else clean solid.
FIRST EDITION
*
731 JOLY, Henri L.
London 1908, Lane. Red decorated cloth, 16 color, 700 b.w.
plates, bibliography, Japanese character index,all edge gilt
clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
$570
*
$570
732 JOLY, Henri L.
Rutland [1967], Tuttle. Red cloth, 16 color, 700 b.w. plates
& illustrations, bibliography, Japanese index,very good, dj.
large size, thick volume 21 x 29 cm., very clean solid copy.
FIRST REPRINT OF TE 1908 EDITION
*
$126
733 JOLY, Henri L.
Rutland [1979], Tuttle. Orange cloth, 16 color, 700 b.w.
plates & illustrations, bibliography, Japanese index, dj.,
very good, large size, thick volume 21 x 29 cm., clean solid
copy.
FIRST REPRINT OF THE 1908 EDITION
*
AN EXCELLENT TSUBA REFERENCE RESOURCE
734 JOLY, Henri L.
SHOSANKENSHU: List of Names, Kakihan Collected from
Sword-Mounts.
London 1985, Holland. Brown cloth, very good, unpaginated
7.5 x 10 inches, 1 inch thick, index, 2,900 names of artists
in both Japanese & Romaji, amended edition, dj, as new,clean
and solid copy, with likewise dust jacket.
Essentially a dictionary of names and Kakihan.
*
The FIRST EDITION of this was RARE and done around 1919.
.
This edition is also quite scarce now. A most useful and
$65
valuable reference for any collector of Japanese swords
guards [Tsuba] and sword furniture.
.
H. Joly died during the 1920 's and was probably the
greatest European authority on Japanese sword mounts of his
time. This is one of his most important works, which did not
reach the public due to his untimely death.
*
This text is a vital addition to the library of the student
of the Japanese sword and metal worker's art and is
published for the first time as written in Joly's own
hand, with out alteration of any form.
*
Loaded with excellent Japanese calligraphy and accurate
line drawings of Kakihan. Interleaved with blank pages so
the student may make his own notes.
***
An essential reference for any student, dealer or scholar.
***
$54
A FAMOUS CLASSIC & EARLY TREATISE ON THE SUBJECT
735 JONAS, F.M.
NETSUKE.
Rutland [1960], Tuttle. Brown cloth,very clean, 10 color, 45
b.w. photo plates, illustrating about 250 individual items,
index, list of Netsuke carvers, appendix, dj.,15 x 21.5 cm.,
solid copy, in nice dust jacket, corrected reprint of 1928.
This is a famous study on both Netsuke and Inro was actually
published in Japan by Thompson.
.
This work covers the epochs of sculpture in Japan, carving
of masks, history of Netsuke. The subjects of Netsuke,
historical, foreign, religious, deities, good and evil
spirits, mythical animals, round of the months, poetry,
proverbs & miscellaneous subjects.
*
This major resource has been considered the a classic and
has been a valuable reference on Netsuke since 1928.
*
A FAMOUS CLASSIC & EARLY TREATISE ON THE SUBJECT
$17
736 JONAS, F.M.
NETSUKE.
Rutland [1986], Tuttle. Brown cloth,very clean, 10 color, 45
b.w. photo plates, illustrating about 250 individual items,
index,list of Netsuke carvers, appendix, dj.,reprint of 1928
edition,15 x 21.5 cm.,solid bright copy in nice dust jacket.
This is a famous study on both Netsuke and Inro was actually
published in Japan by Thompson.
.
This work covers the epochs of sculpture in Japan, carving
of masks, history of Netsuke. The subjects of Netsuke,
historical, foreign, religious, deities, good and evil
spirits, mythical animals, round of the months, poetry,
proverbs & miscellaneous subjects.
*
This major resource has been considered the a classic and
has been a valuable reference on Netsuke since 1928.
*
$15
737 JONES, Stanleigh H. et al.,ed.
RESEARCHES IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES ON JAPAN: Volume Two.
Abstracts of Essays by Graduates of the East Asian Institute
New York 1959, Columbia Univ. Blue stiff wrs., very good,
134p., bibliography.
SUBTITLE: cont. Columbia University.
Co-editor John E. Lane.
Relations Between Japan and Korea in the Latter Half of the
Fourteenth Century, Shiba Kokan and the Beginnings of Western Art in Japan, Early Industrialization in Japan: The Example of Saga-Han, The Iwakura Mission to the United States
and Europe, 1871-1873, The Development of a Modern Army in
Nineteenth Century Japan, A Study of Futabatei Shimei, 18641909, Japan and the Siberian Expedition, 1919-1920, The Tsinan Incident, 1928-1929, The Effects of Japanese Administration in Micronesia, The Kwantung Army and the Manchurian Incident, The Development of the Manchurian Iron and Steel Industry, and The Russo-Japanese Neutrality Pact of April,
1941. Reproduced for private distribution. Scholarly works.
A RARE AND STUNNINGLY EARLY BEAUTIFUL BUDDHIST PRINT
$61
738 [JORURI-JI TEMPLE.]
AMIDA NYORAI HYAKU BUTSUZOU: ONE HUNDRED IMAGES OF AMIDA
NYORAI: ONE HUNDRED IMAGES OF AMIDA NYORAI.
[Nara ca. 1100 A.D., Joruri-ji Tempe]. A Single sheet 33.3 x
46.8 cm. [backing size], rebacked on hand-made Washi paper,
print sheet size: 32.8 . x 45.6 cm., hand-printed woodblocks
on thin mulberry Washi paper, stunning work!
S C A R C E
THIS AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND EARLY WOODBLOCK PRINT
*
"Although printing had been practiced in Japan as early as
the eighth century, the stamping or block printing of large
numbers of Buddhist images did not gain prominence until the
last half of the Heian period. The reception of images was
believed to be an effective method of accumulating religious
merit, and this stimulated the production of Buddhist
prints-often rather crudely made-in vast numbers. The blocks
or stamps most commonly used contained anywhere from a
single image up to a dozen identical units; large full-sheet
blocks, such as this one, seemed to have been used less
frequently." [quoted from Rosenfield, see below]
***
DETAILS OF OUR ITEM:
Our item is printed on high fiber Washi paper, quite bright
and still retaining its natural fiber color. There is some
loss to the lower margin but very little loss to the
printing. The upper left corner is gone and with it five
images are gone. There is a minor bit of left margin loss
but very little printing loss. The right margin is
excellent. The print was acquired from the late Richard C.
Rudolph of U.C.L.A., who had cut the print in half
horizontally. The two parts are now back together and has
been professionally rebacked on Washi paper, there is no
loss where they are rejoined. The hand-made Washi paper on
the right and left edges are a bit thicker than the rest of
the paper, perhaps there was an effort on the part of the
paper-maker to give strength to these edges. Our example is
exceptional when compared to other known copies.
*
ILLUSTRATED IN ISHIDA:
This excellent example illustrated in Ishida is owned by
Joruri-ji Temple and has only 81 of 100 images, there was
loss to the margins. [see reference below]
***
PRINTING AS A DAILY DEVOTION:
Ishida points out on p.30-31, discussing the Heian practice
of worshipers printing a number of Buddhist images each day
or month to fulfill a religious vow. Printing these images
gave merit and virtue to the printer, thereby increasing
their position in the Buddhist Sangha [community]. Temples
encouraged the Sangha to print images as that aided in
soliciting donations. "Donors were allowed to pay for the
printing of Buddhist images to be placed inside of statues.
This served the purpose of temple finance in much the same
way as printed appeals for contributions. The images were
never distributed to the people but were instead stored away
in sculpted images." It seems little has changed in a
thousand years, as Buddhist priests still seem to offer
prints to donors even today. It is believed that the prints
were discovered in the 1960's and given to donors who gave
substantial sums of money for temple restoration.
.
Every morning as part of a daily regimen, women of the
Imperial court would print Buddhist images using woodblocks
on sheets of thin mulberry Washi paper as religious
observance, much like saying prayers every morning. After an
appropriate number of pages were printed, the sheets were
rolled and tied in bundles and then inserted into the hollow
interior of sculptures.
*
WOODBLOCK PRINTING TECHNIQUE:
This print was printed from a single woodblock containing
ten images in a row, with ten rows in all yielding some 100
images on a single sheet. See Baskett p.30 for additional
details. Rosenfield supports the idea of a single block
with 100 images carved on it. There is ample evidence to
support both Ishida and Baskett's idea that the print was
done by use of a single block containing 100 images stamped
on a single sheet of Mulberry paper.
*
RARITY:
The print is exceptionally RARE !
Only a few examples have been cited, published or
illustrated. Apparently this image only came to light in the
1960's and very few came to public view, those few that were
given to patrons eluded the usual scholars and their
publications. It was not uncommon for patrons of Buddhist
temples in Japan to covet and hold their gifts from the
temple for several reasons. Namely, the need and desire to
remain unknown to the general public for their donations,
which were done for the right reasons, avoiding any public
acknowledgement. Secondly, there are moral questions
vis-�-vis accepting "compensation/gifts" from monks for
donations. Above all, donors do not like others to know
their private business and so the prints given in
acknowledgement by monks commonly remains a private matter.
*
A QUOTE FROM JOHN ROSENFIELD:
Per Rosenfield: "The Main Hall [Hondo] of Joruri-ji, a
temple situated in the low mountains east of Nara, houses a
notable group of nine statues of Buddha Amida. During
restoration on the central image of this group some years
ago, many sheets of woodblock prints, among the one shown
here, were discovered inside the statue. The pages were
printed with rows of small Amida figures, each seated in
mediation. In this example one hundred images printed from a
single block of wood are arranged in ten horizontal rows.
*
The example illustrated in Rosenfield shows some loss to the
lower corner.
***
CONDITION:
The print was kept relatively safe inside a sculpture of
Amida Buddha for some 900 years. During that time natural
attrition rate to bugs or moisture has taken a toll on this
kind of print. It is therefore natural to see some loss and
other minor defects.
***
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
*
Rosenfield, John: JAPANESE ARTS OF THE HEIAN PERIOD:
794-1185: pages 74, illustration no. 29, text page 117.
*
Ishida, Mosaku et al: NIHON HANGA BIJUTSU ZENSHU, vol. I,
plates 44, 45.
*
Ishida, Mosaku et al., English adaptation by Charles Terry:
JAPANESE BUDDHIST PRINTS: pages 13-14, 19-23, 29-31,
illustrated on p. 102 as number 39.
*
BASKET, Mary: FOOTPRINTS OF THE BUDDHA: Japanese Buddhist
Prints from American and Japanese Collections.
*
MUSEE CERNUSCHI: ESTAMPS BOUDDHIQUES JAPONAISES: XIIe-XVIIIe
Siecles: Les Precurseurs de l'Ukiyo-e. See item 81;
introduction by Kikutake Junichi.
*
Tokuriki, Tomikichiro; TOYO KO HANGA [ORIENT OLDEST
WOODBLOCK PRINTS FROM THE TOMIKICHIRO TOKURIKI COLLECTION].
Tokyo 1978.
*
Nara National Museum. TOKUBETSU TENRAN BUKKYO HANGA: SPECIAL
EXHITIBION OF BUDDHIST WOODBLOCK PRINTS. July-August 1972.
*
$6205
739 JOURNAL FAR EASTERN FOLKLORE.
FOLKLORE STUDIES.
Tokyo 1958, Society of Divine World. Peach wrs., x-lib. copy
very good, 294p., 2 maps, 6 b.w. photos, 2 color illustrations, 18 b. w. illustrations, English & German text, uncut.
Various authors contribute to this very good study of Asian
folklore. Articles include Ifugaw Weaving, Tayabas Tagalog
Awit Fragments from Quezon Province, Hinduismus der Ngadha,
Hauptzuge und Entwicklungswege der Uralischen Religion, Das
Lied von Ma Wu Ko, Etymology Through Maps, Short Papers on
Philippine Folk Lore and Life, Notes on Japanese Folk Art,
On Munsterberg's book "The Folk Arts of Japan," Die Negrito
Asians, Four Collections of Japanese Folktales, & Review of
Reviews. Authors include F. Lambrecht, E.A. Manuel, P.Arndt,
J. Trippner, & M. Eder.
WITH 209 STUNNING JAPANESE HAND-MADE WASHI PAPER SAMPLES
$80
740 JUGAKU, Bunsho. et al.
TESUKI WASHI: HAND-MADE PAPERS [OF JAPAN].
With English Essay: JAPANESE WAY TO MAKE PAPER BY HAND.
Tokyo 1969, Takeo Paper Co. Blue cloth chitsu,stitched brown
Washi paper covers,208 fine full-page handmade paper samples
designs by Shiko Munakata, 39.5 x 28 cm., fine copy, English
& Japanese text. FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 COPIES
*
A beautifully bound, and executed book, contains 69p. of
Japanese text with a 14p. English essay: JAPANESE WAY TO
MAKE PAPER BY HAND by Bunsho Jugaku, translated into
English. The co-author was Yoshiten Takeo, who wrote the
Japanese text.
*
A grand scale work, with a host of various and stunningly
beautiful papers samples stitched in, all of which are full
page size, most are deckle edge. The samples include
colored, laid textured, heavy fiber, delicate lace, tissue,
thick textured cover stock, indigo dyed, board, card, mosaic
fiber, natural vegetal color dyed, multicolor fiber &c. Each
sample is numbered and matches the English Japanese key,
listing each of the 208 samples properly identified, with
place made, name and use noted.
*
The large-size oblong album format makes this sample book a
handsome record of many of the now extinct papers and
paper-makers, truly a stunning set of superb examples. With
English essay covering an historical survey, how they make
paper by hand. Including the use of Cannabis sativia or
hemp, [aka. marijuana], Gampi, Torinoko Kappa, Tame-zuki,
Nagashi-zuki, and other named paper examples.
*
In the finest of condition, in its original and a bit rubbed
cardboard box with paper label.
*
Jugaku has been one of just a couple of scholars who have
devoted their lives to the study, recording and collecting
of paper samples in information about Japanese papermakers.
Their books are superb, beautifully bound and most always
issued in a small numbered edition, with loads of fine
samples.
*
SIGNED, DATED INSCRIBED PRESENTATION LIMITED TO 150 COPIES
741 JUGAKU, Bunsho.
KAMISUKI MURA TABI NIKKI: Record And Journals of Visits To
Washi Hand-Made Paper-Making Villages of Japan.
Kyoto 1943, Mukai. Brown raw silk, clam shell box [mended],
minor box wear, 27p., 199 b. w. photos, 134 tipped in paper
samples, Japanese text, 22 x 32 cm., bright, clean copy.
FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION 150 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR
A SUPERB AND STUNNING FIRST & ONLY EDITION 150 COPIES ONLY
.
Covers the handmade papers and paper-makes in the Kanto,
Tohoku, Chubu, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu areas. This work
is the result of his travels and primary observations of the
vanishing art as found in the papermaking villages. This
work is a record of now "lost techniques" and his research
of the old papermakers, and their hand methods of the
ancient papermaking processes.
*
With village maps, 134 actual hand-made paper samples tipped
in, plus some 199 b.w. photographs, including some of the
author with papermakers. The whole work was printed on
hand-made Washi papers, the box is also made of and covered
with hand-made papers, as is the title slip. In all the art
of the book, nicely bound in brown raw-silk, with a matching
paper spine label.
*
This work contains a good number of photos taken by the
author on his sojourn and pilgrimage to the paper-making
villages in order to meet with the paper-makers, observe
their techniques, collect samples and photograph them at
their work. The maps indicate where and how to find these
hitherto obscure villages. With copious geographic index and
a list of all villages visited.
*
FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION OF 150 NUMBERED COPIES, this
one being a lovely presentation and nicely inscribed copy in
the author's hand, signed and dated, and with his wife's
name added "Shizuko." A fascinating work, made during World
War II item. A lovely colophon is found inside the back
cover.
*
Jugaku was the leading exponent and scholar on Washi or
$2501
hand-made papers of Japan and authored a good number of fine
works most all of which were limited and signed copies.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ITEM !
*
$2200
WITH SERISAWA STENCIL PHOTOS
742 JUGAKU, Bunsho.
NIHON NO KAMI: HANDMADE PAPERS OF JAPAN.
[Kyoto 1946, Yanagibara]. White wrs., 171p. 6 b.w. plates,
very good, showing traditional process of papermaking, text
in Japanese, hand made paper covers,15 x 21.5 cm.,very solid
copy.
A scarce resource published during the American occupation
of Japan.
*
This lovely work covers Japanese hand-made papers, and is
nicely illustrated with stencil images by Serisawa, some in
color others in black and white.
*
JAPAN'S FOREMOST PAPERMAKING HISTORIAN'S NARRATIVE
743 JUGAKU, Bunsho.
PAPER-MAKING BY HAND IN JAPAN.
Tokyo 1959, Meiji-Shobo. Vellum boards, small folio, 77p.
English text, 43 b. w. photographs, 24 samples of handmade
Washi specimens tipped in, colophon, clean bright copy, a
clipping describing the book tipped-in. FIRST & ONLY EDITION
A lovely work by Japan's leading exponent and scholar on
$65
Japanese hand-made Washi paper.
*
Contents: historical survey; how Westerners came to know
Japanese hand-made paper; How Japanese make paper by hand;
paper-making by hand in present-day Japan; Some
bibliographical notes.
*
Beautifully done !
*
A PAIR OF LOVELY COLOR EARLY MEIJI PERIOD SHIN-HANGA PRINTS
744 [KABURAGI, Kiyokata.]
A PAIR OF MEIJI SHIN-HANGA BIJIN-GA.
[A Pair Color Woodblock Prints of Meiji Period Beauties]
[Tokyo ca. 1894-1909, Satoh]. A pair of very nice color wood
block prints, no fading, strong images, prints, each is 21 x
30 cm., nicely executed, unsigned as issued, verso blank.
OBSCURE PRINTS
A pair of very lovely and stunning Meiji period colored
woodblock prints showing beautiful ladies.
.
.
***
THE PAIR:
1. The first print shows a Meiji era lady at her Kotatsu
[table warmer] leaning on her left elbow as she reads a
newspaper. She has the faintest hint of blue in her eyes,
and red lips. Her right hand rests on the newspaper. A
beautiful image, solid, clear, strong, with a hint of
gauffrage in the Kimono design evident. The back has some
nice swirls from the Baren, a tool to rub the back of prints
against the ink-ladened woodblock.
.
***
RARITY:
Kiyokata did very few Japanese prints other than those he
did for newspaper illustrations. Per the references below,
we believe these to be rather obscure works, not found or
illustrated in the usual reference books of the period.
.
***
LOVELY MATHCING PAIR:
The pair are lovely, and ready for display so they could
face each other, which would be attractive, when properly
matter in an elegant frame.
$219
*
THE ARTIST: KABURAGI Kiyokata [1878-1972]:
He was best know as "Kiyokata" was a Japanese style painter
born in Tokyo. In 1891, at an early age of 14 years old was
apprenticed to Mizuno Toshikata, who in 1893 gave his
student the name Kiyokata, Stephens also notes that Kiyokata
began his artistic production in 1894, so in theory these
prints could easily be from his earliest period.
See Stephens, p.106 below.
.
Kiyokata studied Ukiyo-e with the most famous and
celebrated Taiso Yoshitoshi and also Mizuno Toshikata. He
was a "Member of the Art Committee of the Imperial
Household" and of the "Japan Art Academy," in 1954 he
received the "Order of Cultural Merit."
.
He specialized in Bijin-Ga [pictures of Beautiful Women] of
the Meiji period. He was mostly know for his paintings, and
did only a few prints, thus this pair are quite RARE !
He is well collected by world museums.
For a more copious biography, see Roberts below.
.
***
Per Merritt [below]: "...Kiyokata who later became one of
the major figures in 20th century Japanese style painting
and the mentor of numerous Shin-Hanga artists, is also
remembered for his early career as an illustrator." What she
also notes, is that his color woodblock prints, were used d
to illustrate newspapers i.e.: "Tokyo Nichinichi Shinbun"
and also the "Yamato Shinbun" see page 22 below.
.
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DATING THE PRINTS:
She also notes: "Even though Kiyokata's illustrations made
before 1910 were both aesthetic and popular successes, he
turned his attention increasingly to painting for woodblock
illustrations ..." see page 22 below. Therefore based on
this we can now have some substantial evidence that this
pair of prints were surely done prior to 1910. most likely
done about 1909.
.
Per Merritt & Yamada "[Kiyokata] Began his career ca. 1901
with illustrations...in newspapers...His wife served as
model for some of the scenes. Many illustrations printed by
woodblock; single-sheet prints published by Satoh Shotaro in
1901." See below], p.50-51.
.
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Per Brown and Goodall-Cristante: "Kiyokata produced late
Ukiyo-e-style prints, Nihonga [Japanese style pictures] and
a few Shin-hanga...A transitional figure he was also the
teacher of such important Shin-hanga artists as Hasui and
Ito Shinsui, Hashiguchi Goyo." See below, pp.20-21.
.
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CONDITION:
Clear background, at right edge a touch of some purple dots
most likely some rub-off from an opposing print from the
book in which this was removed from. No fading or damage
to the print. A very small & minor amount of color bleed on
the woman's left arm where the color bled to her arm. A very
tiny bit of the same purple jus near her right ear. Else the
print is in truly in excellent, collector's condition. The
back is clean.
.
2. The second print shows another lovely Meiji period woman
at her toilet. She views herself in a mirror while holding
another mirror in her left hand to reflect off the facing
mirror. She sees the back of her neck and her coiffeur. Her
lips pare red and he face and skin is flawless. There is a
bit of reverse burnishing on her black Obi sash belt which
is an attractive and very subtle feature.
.
CONDITION:
The background is clear no fading, there is a touch of
background color variation just above her hair and mirror.
On her right forearm, left hand and back ground & right
shoulder background there is a minor bit of oxidation which
comes after about 100 years, which is normal as the paper
and colors oxidize. Else this is a lovely print in excellent
collector's condition.
.
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HOW WE GRADE CONDITION:
We tend to be overly meticulous in our assessment of
condition of these and other prints, books, maps and items
we list. Please see the scans posted to our site, or ask for
higher quality photo images if there are any concerns. They
are probably in better condition that we suggest, pointing
every minute flaw possible !
.
***
REFERENCES:
ROBERTS, Laurance P.: A DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS,
p.63.
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MERRITT, Helen; MODERN JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS:
pp.22,54,61,95 and also the illustration on p 23: "Woman of
Tsukiji."
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MERRITT, Helen & Nanako Yamada: GUIDE TO MODERN JAPANESE
WOODBLOCK PRINTS: 1900-1975: p.50
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BROWN, Kendall H. & Hollis Goodall-Cristante: SHIN-HANGA NEW
PRINTS IN MODERN JAPAN: p.20-21.
*
STEPHENS, Amy R. THE NEW WAVE: Twentieth Century Japanese
Prints From the R.O. Muller Collection: pp.106-108, plates
79-82. Please note that all of the illustrations show the
figures looking to their right or over their right shoulder
which was his trademark. The compositions are remarkably
like our examples.
*
Google search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_rn=0&gs_
ri=hp&cp=18&gs_id=4&xhr=t&q=kaburagi+kiyokata&bav=on.2,or.r_
gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=39314241&biw=819&bih=470&wrapid=tljp13542
2181439000&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=9
ci3ULPqEcTKiwK3qYDYCw
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Per the above link there are several prints which reflect
the posture of our 2nd print, a woman looking over her right
shoulder, which was a common trait of his.
By and large a large number of his works are a woman looking
to the right, which is exactly what our print subject is
doing
***
$546
A COMPREHENSIVE ART REFERENCE SOURCE BOOK
745 KADOKAWA SHOTEN. ed.
JAPAN: A PICTORIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE ORIENTAL ARTS.
New York [1969], Crown. Brown cloth, 4 vol. set,very clean,
356 color, 676 b.w. photos, 258+250+254+254 pp., 18.5 x 26
cm., bright, solid copy. COMPLETE 4 VOL SET.
FIRST EDITION
A comprehensive art reference, covering: Pre-historic-Nara
periods 3rd B.C.-793 A.D. Early Heian-Kamakura 794-1333.
.
Muromachi-Early Edo 1334-1715. Late Edo-post war 1716-1968.
.
This work addresses the rich retrospective art historic past
in terms of Buddhist art, sculpture, painting, ceramics,
architecture, modern art & paintings, & virtually the whole
spectrum of Japanese art works, graphic & three dimensional.
*
This is a 4 volume set, appropriate postage applies.
*
$26
746 KAEMMERER, Eric A.
TRADES AND CRAFTS OF OLD JAPAN: Leaves from a
Contemporary Album.
Rutland [1961], Tuttle. Grey cloth, very good, 112p., 49
color & b.w. plates, contained in a cloth covered box, clean
solid.
FIRST EDITION
This monograph covers the art and artwares created by the
skilled craftsmen. Illustrated and covered are brush shop,
screen dyeing, Shibori (cloth) dyeing, embroidery, dyer's
shop, weaver, silk yarns, maker of silk cord, needlemaker,
eating house, fishmonger, yeast maker, Somen (noodle) maker,
pharmacist, carpenter, toolsmith, rush mat maker, bamboo and
blind maker, paper making, trunk maker, cooper, fanmaker,
umbrellas, lacquer shop and laquerers, bronze foundry, book
shop & binder, armorer, saddlecloths, caps, tobacconist,Koto
maker and a host of other fascinating subjects covered, 49
in all.
$9
747 KAEMPFER, H.M. ed.
THE FASCINATING WORLD OF THE JAPANESE ARTIST: A Collection
of Essays on Japanese Art by Members of the S.J.A.C.
The Hague 1978, S.J.A.C. Stiff wrs., 83p., 93 b.w. plates,
very good, 18 x 24.5 cm.
A series of essays: TALES OF THE WOODBLOCK TELL: Notes on
Japanese Act or Prints of the Katsukawa School by
H. R. W.
KUHNE and R. KEYES. YOSHITOSHI AND JAPANESE PRINTS OF THE
MEIJI ERA by C. Mitchell. KATSUKAWA SHUNEN, A LITTLE-KNOWN
PRINT-MASTER by H. Kaempfer. H ISTORICAL ERAS IN UKIYO-E by
R. Lane. COPIES OF SQUARE SURIMONO by R. Keyes and A
TREASURE HUNT IN JAPAN, 1936 by Lilla S. Perry.
Nicely done.
$26
AN EXCELLENT TEXT ON VARIOUS KABUKI PLAYS IN JAPAN
748 KAGAYAMA, Naozoh.
KABUKI NO KATA: FORMS OF KABUKI.
[Tokyo 1957, Sogensha]. Grey cloth over blue tye-died cloth,
very clean copy, 18 x 26 cm., 240., Japanese text, 397 b. w.
large photos + large number of smaller b. w. photos, color
frontispiece.
FIRST EDITION
A comprehensive text, shows and discusses a wide variety of
classic Kabuki plays. The profuse number of photos give this
book an extra bonus, showing the lavish costumes, state,
and
actors at their craft.
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749 KAGEYAMA, Haruki. et al.
SHINTO ARTS OF JAPAN: Nature, Gods and Man in Japan.
New York [1976], Japan Society. Stiff red wrs., very clean,
169p., glossary, bibliography, co-author Christine Kanda,
over 70 color & b.w.photos,covering some 50 superb examples,
solid nice copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent work, covers Kami & nature, Emperor, community,
Suijaku. Also the varities of Shinto art: archaelogical material, sculpture, painting, Mishotai & Kakebotoke. With keen
$14
descriptions of some 50 items. Also items from cults: Kasuga
Hachiman, Sanno, Kumano, Zao Gongen, Kitano Tenjin, Ema and
others. Highly useful, beautiful monograph.
$20
750 KAGEYAMA, Haruki.
ARTS OF SHINTO.
Arts of Japan Series 4.
Tokyo 1973, Weatherhill. Orange boards, very clean, index
bibliography, glossary, translated by C. Guth, 24 color, 114
b.w. photos, 143p., solid copy in nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
This excellent art reference covers the "Way of the Gods" or
the art forms of Japan's native religion, and also of
Buddhist art works, which are incorporated into native
Shinto.
.
Highly influenced by Buddhist art forms, Shinto came to
express art in both that of Buddhist & mysterious forms.
.
Highly ethereal in quality, it has its own special
characteristics. Covering the varieties of Shinto art,
shrine treasures, sculpture, paintings of Shinto deities,
art of the Kasuga, Hachiman, Sanno & Kumano cults.
.
A very nicely done monograph.
$10
751 KAGEYAMA, Haruki.
ARTS OF SHINTO.
Arts of Japan Series 4.
Tokyo 1973, Weatherhill. Stiff wrs.,very clean, index, 143p.
bibliography, glossary, translated by C. Guth, 24 color, 114
b.w. photos, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
This excellent art reference covers the "Way of the Gods" or
the art forms of Japan's native religion, and also of
Buddhist art works, which are incorporated into native
Shinto.
.
Highly influenced by Buddhist art forms, Shinto came to
express art in both that of Buddhist & mysterious forms.
.
Highly ethereal in quality, it has its own special
characteristics. Covering the varieties of Shinto art,
shrine treasures, sculpture, paintings of Shinto deities,
art of the Kasuga, Hachiman, Sanno & Kumano cults.
.
A very nicely done monograph.
752 KAMAKURA MUSEUM.
KAMAKURA MUSEUM.
$10
[Kamakura c.1970 Kamakura]. Black pictorial wrappers, very
clean, 24p., 11 b.w. photos, solid copy.
Statues, portraits, bronzes, lacquers, &c. are depicted
inthis catalogue. Includes a brief commentary relating to
themyths and artifacts of the works in the museum.
$19
WITH MANY HAND-MADE SAMPLES, LIMITED EDITION OF 250 COPIES
753 KAMIMURA, Rokuro.
ETCHU SAN SHI TE KAGAMI: HANDMADE PAPER OF ETCHIU AREA IN
TOYOYAMA PREFECTURE [Japan].
Kyoto 1954, Washi Kenkyukai. Rose stitched stiff wrs., very
good, folding box with paper label, ivory clasps, 44p.
3 maps, 2 b.w. illustrations, 60 tipped in paper samples,
ca. 22 x 30 cm.
A beautiful work, nicely bound with hand-made paper covered
boards, printed on double folded hand made papers, numbered
samples, and large folding maps showing the paper-makers of
the area. A bright flawless copy. The art of the book, paper
& binding nicely done, Japanese text. Color scans can be
sent by email.
$400
EXCELLENT ARTICLES FROM THE JOURNAL OF ART STUDIES
754 KAMIYA, Eiko. et al.
A GIFT AND EMBROIDERED DOBUKU HANDED DOWN BY THE KIKKAWA
FAMILY. With Two Other Essays: Seki Chiyo: DRAWINGS BY HOGAI
Tokyo 1973, Bijutsu Kenkyu. Stiff buff wrs., Japanese text,
English table of contents, color & b.w. photos, 21 x 30 cm.,
very good, with index to Nos. 281-286 May 1972-March 1973.
this being no. 286, March 1973, clean copy.
EARLY AMERICAN MISSIONARIES IN N. CALIFORNIA & JAPAN 1900
$43
755 [KAMMERER, Lena W.]
A PHOTO ALBUM OF A JOURNEY TO SAN FRANCISCO, MARIN COUNTY,
YOSEMETE AND MISSIONARY RESIDENCY AT USHIGOME, JAPAN.
1900-1904. Black cloth oblong photo album,ca 27.5 x 18.5 cm.
contains 37 b.w., 1 color photos 38 in all,very clean, clear
images, each with white script captions by Lena Kammerer
from Superior, Nebraska, with caption dates.
Ms. Lena W. Kammerer 15 Feb. 1875 - 8 Jan. 1957, is buried
in Evergreen - Lawrence, Nebraska, and the statistics show
her husband's name and other details. See reference below.
*
The album is nicely signed by Lena on the inside cover,
along with "July 2, 1902. There are 2 photos per page except
for the first and the last which are just one large photo.
.
From the photos and captions its easy to understand that
Lena and her sisters and husband left Nebraska for San
Francisco and a bit of touring prior to sailing on to Japan.
.
ARRIVAL AND TOUR OF CALIFORNIA:
.
The album documents a bit of their leisure time prior to
departure for Japan while in Northern California, and then
some memorable moments while on duty in Japan.
.
YOSEMITE:
The work begins with a large b.w. photo of Lena and her
group on horseback. "A party at Yosemite Valley, Cal. ready
for a trip to Glacier Point 3257 ft. above valley. June
24, 1901." [8 x 12.5 cm.]
.
MARIN COUNTY:
The next photo shows Lena and a companion at the "Summit at
Mt. Temalpais" [Marin County, N. Calif.], with another of
two men on a high cliff "Do you see yourself picking
huckleberries." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
The next page shows two more photos "Large rock Mt.
Temalpais Sept. 18, 1900" and "Overhanging Rock."
[size ca 9 x 12 cm.]
.
The next page shows two photos with five people: 2 men, 3
women. Rev. Cordes and Rev. Althonse, along with initials
for the others: "A.W.K.; L.W.K. [Lena !]; S.M.B. at Mt.
Temalpais, Sept. 18, 1900. The other photo shows "A.M.K. &
S.M.B." We now know which is Lena, and her photo.
[size ca 9 x 12 cm.]
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THE PARTY SAILS FOR JAPAN:
.
LIFE IN USHIGOME:
.
The party sailed off to Japan, the next photo pages show
"Anna M. Kammerer [A.M.K. who's photo we now observe from
above photo], "At Home, In Japan, Oct 10, 1900."
"Our Ushigome Church, Tokio, Japan."
Obviously, we see the group has taken residence in Japan,
serving the Ushigome church. [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
They spent four years in Tokyo doing missionary work at the
Ushigome [Protestant] Church [in Japanese: Ushigome
Haraikatamachi].
.
OUT OF SEQUENCE: SAN FRANCISCO
The next photos are out of date sequence:
"Golden Gate Park, Frisco, Cal. Sept 20, 1900." Shows two
photos. [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
Opposite page shows "Lake, Island, Golden Gate Park, San
Francisco, Cal." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
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JAPAN CONTINUED:
.
"New Years Gathering, Jan 3, 1901." "Our Asakura Home" and
"A snap of two of my scholars." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
Opposite page: "S.S. picnic, Tokio" & "S.S. picnic, Japan,
1901." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
"Rice fields, and Mts. 1901, Tokio, Japan." and "Blooming
cherry tree near Ushigome church, Japan." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
"Shinto Temple Gate, Tokio, Japan, 1901" and "Shinto
temple." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
Street decoration for an Idol festival, 1901." and "Japan
1901." also "Street." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
"Buildings all belong to one man." and "1902."
[size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
"S.S. Picnic Japan." and "Mist raning [sic for raining] fall
Tokio,
Japan." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
This photo shows Lena in a jinrikisha, with coolie puller.
And "Mt. Ataga, Karuizawa Japan." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
.
"Idol gods along country roadside near Nikko, Japan." and
"Village, large residence on the hill is for the Royal
Family 1904" in color. [size 13.5 x 8.6 cm.]
*
OUT OF DATE SEQUENCE: SAN FRANCISCO & GOLDEN GATE:
"Frisco, as we passed the Golden Gate." and "Sausalito from
the ferry." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
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HAWAII:
"The Rio. That sank Feb. 15, 1901." and "The Wharf at
Honolulu." [size 9 x 9 cm.]
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The last is a large photo: "Oct. 15, 1904. Tokio, Japan."
This shows nine people: 4 women & 5 men. There are no
captions to identify the people but looking at an earlier
photo with initials, its possible to know who they were.
[18 x 12.5 cm.]
***
We can surmise that Lena and her sisters and husband all
went to Japan as missionaries and spent four years living at
the Ushigome church.
.
During the summer swelter, like most Japanese of means and
foreigners, these missionaries went to take up residence at
Karuizawa. It was a cool mountain area, commonly use as an
escape of the unbearable Tokyo sultry weather.
****
The balance of the album has a series of clippings from a
guide book on Egypt, Europe, and other places, perhaps
relating to a return trip home ?
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CONDITION:
The photos are very clean, sharp images, no fading and no
other defects. Each is laid down on black album pages, with
important and informative white ink captions.
*
REFERENCES:
We found a reference to Ms. Kammerer at:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/nuckolls/NuckollsCemet
eryK.htm.
*
website.
$700
756 KANAYA HOTEL.
KANAYA HOTEL, NIKKO, JAPAN.
[Nikko ca.1890, Kanaya]. White pictorial wrappers, stitched
spine, 15.5 x 11 cm., 24+[21]p., folding color illustration,
21 b.w. collotype photos, folding color pocket map, clean,
solid copy.
A very nice little book, with good photos of Yumoto Lake,
Kegon Fall, Chuzenji Lake, Kirifuri Fall &c. Also describes
Nikko & its neighborhood. Convenient pocket size guidebook.
A MOST VALUABLE AND USEFUL COLOR ART REFERENCE
$100
757 KANAZAWA, Hiroshi.
JAPANESE INK PAINTING: Early Zen Masterpieces.
Tokyo 1979, Kodansha. Red & grey boards, very clean, 210p.,
index, glossary, bibliography, chronology, 151 illustrations
illustrated seals & signature index, solid copy in nice dust
jacket.
FIRST EDITION
Translated & adapted by Barbara Ford.
.
This is an excellent scholarly monograph addressing the
origins & scope, major themes and evolution of style, with
essays on the painters, schools and conclusions.
.
Highly useful art history.
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A STUNNING EXAMPLE ARTIST SIGNED & SEALED, 200 ONLY EDITION
758 KASAMATSU, Shiro.
YU ZORA NIPPORI SUWA JINJIA: EVENING SKY SUWA SHRINE.
Tokyo 1932, Watanabe. A single sheet Oban color woodcut,very
clean excellent example, artist signed and sealed in lower
right corner, 26.5 x 38.6 cm., Japanese title, date in left
margin.
FIRST LIMITED EDITION OF 200 ONLY COPIES
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. "YU ZORA NIPPORI SUWA JINJA or " EVENING SKY SUWA SHRINE"
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THE FIRST & ONLY SMALL LIMITED EDITION OF 200 COPIES ONLY
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SUBJECT OF THIS PRINT:
This stunning print shows the stone steps and Torii
$34
[gateway] leading to the Shinto Shrine at dusk.
.
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THE ARTIST SIGNED PRINT, SMALL EDTION OF 200 ONLY
Signed at lower right, Shiro, red seal, "Shiro-in" his Hanko
[chop/seal]. Left margin: the Japanese title, date
Showa Shichi Nen Aki [Autumn Showa 7th year [1932]. Right
margin shows copyright stamp of the publisher, Watanabe of
Tokyo, using about 20 blocks, superimposed printings about
25, printed in an edition of 200 only. Per Blair below.
This print has the 'sausage' seal of Watanabe, used
1929-1942.
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WHO WAS THE ARTIST KASAMATSU SHIRO:
.
Kasamatsu Shiro [1898-1991] was a painter & printmaker, he
produced his first color woodblock print in 1919. He
studied painting under Kaburagi Kiyochika. He is one of the
very few contemporary printmakers to actually carve his own
blocks and do his own printing. He specialized in landscape,
portraits, with focus on Tokyo views.
.
He was a respected painter and woodblock artist, he is
ranked among the ten very best of the Shin-hanga artists.
His works were published by Watanabe up to the 1930's, and
also used Unsodo, who had become and excellent woodblock
book and print publisher. His blocks were lost during the
Kanto earthquake of 1923. He later changed from Shin-hanga
to the Sosaku style. Extracted from Roberts & Wikipedia
below.
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REFERENCES:
BLAIR, Dorothy.: MODERN JAPANESE PRINTS: From a Photographic
Reproduction of 2 Catalogs of Modern Japanese Prints 1930 &
1936 Editions, #167, dated Showa 7th year, right margin
copyright stamp of publisher Watanabe, blocks about 20,
superimposed printins, about 25, FIRST & ONLY EDITION OF
200. Also a full page illustration in the 1936 catalog on
p. ix.
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PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PRINTS, LACQUER, p.70.
*
Helen Merritt and Nanako Yamada.: Guide to Modern Japanese
Woodblock Prints: 1900-1975
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Helen Merritt.: Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints - The early
years.
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Oliver Statler.: Modern Japanese Prints: An Art Reborn
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WATANABE, Shozaburo. comp.: CATALOGUE OF WOOD-CUT COLOR
PRINTS BY CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE ARTISTS, P.28, k-5.
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KASAMATSU SHIRO:
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiro_Kasamatsu
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website.
$818
ENGLISH INDEX TO THE MAIN TEXT
759 [KATO, Junzo. comp.]
INDEX ONLY FOR: GENDAI NIPPON HANGA TAIKEI:
GREAT COLLECT OF MODERN WOODBLOCK COLOR PRINTS [SHIN-HANGA]
A XEROX COPY OF OUR OWN COMPILED INDEX, 14 A4 pages, stapled
very good. This index is a key to the illustrations found in
the 3 volume set, covering 834 color prints,in artist order.
*** ! ! THIS IS THE INDEX ONLY, NOT THE 3 VOL. SET ! ! ***
This index was not found in the original book. We compiled
this to give full access to every work by each artist. A
valuable assed to the book providing quick and easy access
to each print.
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The on-board index simply listed each work and its details
with Romanized artist names. Our index supplements this and
makes the book easier to use saving a lot of time flipping
through to find a given print. In alphabetical order by
artist name, along with each print title and page & volume
number. Nicely done !
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Please see our entry for the three volume set: by Juzo Kato:
GENDAI NIPPON HANGA TAIKEI: GREAT COLLECTION OF MODERN
WOODBLOCK COLOR PRINTS [SHIN HANGA], or inquire directly
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KIN DAI NIPPON HANGA TAIKEI: GREAT COLLECTION OF MODERN
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK COLOR PRINTS. [SHIN-HANGA]
$36
[Tokyo 1975-76, Mainichi]. Folio, 3 vol. set, fine copy as
new, purple cloth, with black cloth clam-shell boxes, in
original cardboard cases, 278+13, 315+19, 257+17 pages,with
English index.
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The most superb and comprehensive reference ever done on
Shin-Hanga. It contains a total of 834 fine color plates,
most of which are full size and in true to the original
color. Each volume has an English index, with artist name,
title, dimensions, technique & date listed. The on-board
index shows English or Romanized names of the artists and
details of the print, the balance of text is in Japanese.
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This substantial and major resource depicts the work of
Japan's greatest Shin Hanga artists, listing hundreds of
artists both foreign & Japanese. Including: Inoue, Bigot,
Kobayashi, Ishii, Oda, Okamoto, Sakamoto, Goyo Hashiguchi,
H. Yamamoto, Yoshida, Ito Shinsui, Kawase Hasui, S. Natori,
Yumeiji Takehisa, Hasegawa, Maekawa, Onchi, Maeda and
Sekino. Also Kitaoka, Mori, K. Saito, Munakata, Torii,
Jacoulet, Torii Kotondo and many other artists yet to be
discovered by the West.
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An exceptionally important and valuable reference source
book, illustrating the modern century of Japanese woodblock
printing. An essential tool for any serious collector,
student, reference library, museum and lover of Japanese
prints. Seldom found on the market now, by and large the
most important and useful of all references on Shin-hanga
woodcut prints.
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FIRST AND ONLY EDITION.
Because this is the one and only edition, and has been long
out-of print, it is always RARE and is extremely difficult
to find. Highly coveted by collectors and dealers, it is
now among the most difficult of Shin Hanga references to
acquire.
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It is the corner-stone of any Japanese print reference
collection. It allows exact comparison with the original vs.
a print in hand to be examined and scrutinized against an
original found in the museum. The stunning
"true-to-original" color & size makes this work important
for comparing prints. Exact size is an important plus when
considering purchase & making comparison of prints.
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OUR ENGLISH TRANSLATED INDEX:
We have taken considerable time to compile a new and
comprehensive artist name index which was not found in the
original. This new index gives the user rapid access to
finding every print by artist name, making this book that
much more useful. We will provide a copy of this index with
the book.
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CONDITION:
Stunning copy, excellent condition, as issued, in original
black cloth clam-shell Deluxe cases, in fine condition, as
issued from the publisher.
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KIN DAI NIPPON HANGA TAIKEI: GREAT COLLECTION OF MODERN
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK COLOR PRINTS. [SHIN-HANGA]
[Tokyo 1975-76, Mainichi]. Folio, 30 x 40.5 cm., 3 vol. set
very good, purple cloth, with black cloth clam-shell boxes,
278+13, 315+19, 257+17 pages, with English index, profuse
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The most superb and comprehensive reference ever done on
Shin-Hanga. It contains a total of 834 fine color plates,
$2275
most of which are full size and in true to the original
color. Each volume has an English index, with artist name,
title, dimensions, technique & date listed. The on-board
index shows English or Romanized names of the artists and
details of the print, the balance of text is in Japanese.
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This substantial and major resource depicts the work of
Japan's greatest Shin Hanga artists, listing hundreds of
artists both foreign & Japanese. Including: Inoue, Bigot,
Kobayashi, Ishii, Oda, Okamoto, Sakamoto, Goyo Hashiguchi,
H. Yamamoto, Yoshida, Ito Shinsui, Kawase Hasui, S. Natori,
Yumeiji Takehisa, Hasegawa, Maekawa, Onchi, Maeda and
Sekino. Also Kitaoka, Mori, K. Saito, Munakata, Torii,
Jacoulet, Torii Kotondo and many other artists yet to be
discovered by the West.
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An exceptionally important and valuable reference source
book, illustrating the modern century of Japanese woodblock
printing. An essential tool for any serious collector,
student, reference library, museum and lover of Japanese
prints. Seldom found on the market now, by and large the
most important and useful of all references on Shin-hanga
woodcut prints.
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FIRST AND ONLY EDITION.
Because this is the one and only edition, and has been long
out-of print, it is always RARE and is extremely difficult
to find. Highly coveted by collectors and dealers, it is
now among the most difficult of Shin Hanga references to
acquire.
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It is the corner-stone of any Japanese print reference
collection. It allows exact comparison with the original vs.
a print in hand to be examined and scrutinized against an
original found in the museum. The stunning
"true-to-original" color & size makes this work important
for comparing prints. Exact size is an important plus when
considering purchase & making comparison of prints.
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OUR ENGLISH TRANSLATED INDEX:
We have taken considerable time to compile a new and
comprehensive artist name index which was not found in the
original. This new index gives the user rapid access to
finding every print by artist name, making this book that
much more useful. We will provide a copy of this index with
the book.
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CONDITION:
Stunning copy, excellent condition, as issued, in original
black cloth clam-shell Deluxe cases, in fine condition, as
issued from the publisher.
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packing, insurance and shipping charges apply. At our option
we may ship by Federal Express.
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$2254
762 KATOH, Lynn.
JAPANESE CERAMICS.
[Tokyo c.1960, n.p.]. Japanese stitched binding, 34p., color
plates, very good, 16.5 x 24 cm., excellent reference work,
clean solid copy.
An excellent brief monograph, addressing many of the native
Japanese kilns & pottery, ceramic types. A useful resource.
763 KATSUYAMA, Shigetaro.
[NO TITLE]. AN ALBUM OF JAPANESE WOMEM ENJOYING THE SEASONS
OF THE YEAR IN CELEBRATION: JANUARY THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
Tokyo 1892, Bijutsu Chakushokusha. Grass covered boards,with
title slip blank, accordion folded, 9 color lithographs,very
good, Japanese captions,12 x 17.5 cm. opens to 24 x 17.5 cm.
an obscure example.
AN OBSCURE WORK !
This lovely and charming work is a group of pastel-colored
lithographs of activities for each of the first nine months
of the year, with its associated celebration or seasonal
activity. A typical Meiji period lithographed picture book
in the native artistic tradition.
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The illustrations are:
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January: Shuttlecock for New Years celebrations
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February; Plum tree blossom viewing
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March: Gathering & picking flowers
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April: Running after cherry blossoms
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May: Wisteria flowers in Kameido
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June: Listening to music during the rainy season
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July: Cooling off by the Sumida River
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August: Oiso Beach
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September: Taking a walk in the new snow
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Each image occupies two pages, for a size of 21.5 x 13.5
overall including margins: 24 x 17.5 cm. Each is delicately
colored in pastels.
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Condition:
The covers: are a kind of hand-made "grass-paper" with woven
fibers laid down over the boards with a blank title slip.
There are a few spots to the front and a larger pair on the
back, otherwise clean. The images nine are clean, the
last shows some minor surface soil and a mend to the center
fold.
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The artist, Katsuyiama Shigetaro was a well-known
lithographer of the period, who did stunning and Deluxe
sized graphics mostly of beautiful women during the Meiji
period 1868-1912.
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A MOST CHARMING NANGA STYLE ACCORDION FOLDING SET OF ALBUMS
764 KAWABATA, Gyokusho.
SHUGA HYAKU DAI: A HUNDRED SUBJECTS FOR LESSONS IN PAINTING.
[Tokyo 1898, Yoshikawa]. Buff accordion folded boards, 4 of
5 volumes: covers-vols. 1-3 buff; vols.4-5 yellow covers a
bit dusty, contents clean, solid, a small stain on 1 image,
48 color woodcuts on double pages, else clean solid.
When complete, the whole work contains some 60 color woodcut
illustrations done in the Shijo style.
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Each volume has 12 double folded illustrations in color,
the entire work was woodblock printed on hand-made Washi
paper. It was issued in a single, FIRST & ONLY EDITION.
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The work represents a tender approach to art, with delicate
flowing brush lines in a minimalist-Zen way. He limits color
which is a "distraction" and focuses on the use of Sumi
[black ink] against white paper. He realizes his goal to
transmit the shape and substance of his impression of
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objects and people he perceives. The good-taste in which
color is used to reflect the "true nature" is done in the
most "Shibui" way, therefore giving the impression, that
color is a luxury and to be used sparingly and only when
necessary. Typical of Zen artists, this work refreshes and
gives one's mind "space" to ingest the image with ease.
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The subjects are typical Japanese and Chinese, devotion to a
pair of eggplants, a Chinese sage, two sprigs of yet
unopened fern [Warabi a delicacy], Mt. Fuji, two wheat grass
heads, fanning the Hibachi-fire for tea, cherry blossoms,
iris, a bird eating rice grains, a loquat, bamboo and a
crane, a clump of ripe grapes, turtle [sign of longevity].
Kitsune or Fox God, birds, flowers, leaves, sleeping God,
cherry blossom viewing with the moon, a stag, wisteria, Koi
carp, honorable ancient pine tree, bird & Momiji [Japanese
maple in autumn], a lobster, bamboo, morning glories, a
blue-eyed Siamese cat, mouse, puffer fish, court Noble &
wife, landscape at dusk &c...
--- It does not get any better than this !
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Per Roberts below we summarize and quote: "Kawabata Gyokusho
[1842-1913] was a Shijo painter, born in Kyoto to a family
of lacquer artists. He first studied Maruyuama style with
Nakajima Raisho. In 1866 he went to Tokyo to study Western
style painting under Charles Wirgman. Not liking that style
he soon return to the traditional Japanese style painting
and became a leading figure in Tokyo art circles and in 1890
professor in charge of the painting division espousing the
Shijo school style at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. In 1909
he founded the Kawabata painting school, and had a good
number of pupils who became well know. He was a member of
the Nihon Bijutsu Kyokai and the Imperial Art Commission.
Considered the last great representative of the Shijo
school. In his later years the sought to combine Chinese,
Japanese and Western elements into his paintings. His work
is quite delicate, making use of Japanese techniques in a
realistic manner. A most competent artist." Well collected
by world museums and institutions.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
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C. Mitchell: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE NANGA, MARUYAMA,
SHIJO AND OTHER RELATED SCHOOLS OF JAPAN: A Bibliography:
p.492
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K. Toda: THE RYERSON COLLECTION OF JAPANESE AND CHNESE
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS: p.426
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L. Brown: BLOCK PRNTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION IN JAPAN:
p.202.
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L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS: p.71.
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$369
765 KAWAHARA, Masahiko.
THE CERAMIC ART OF OGATA KENZAN.
[Tokyo 1985, Kodansha]. Grey boards,very clean, dj., 151p.,
index, glossary, map, 29 color, 112 b.w. photos, 411 figures
glossary. Translated & adapted by R. Wilson,a pristine copy,
nice, solid.
Covers Kenzan and the tradition of Kyoto ceramics, the life
of Ogata Kenzan, technique and style of Kenzan ware. Dated
Kenzan ware and the Kenzan signature. A useful monograph.
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$22
LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 1000 COPIES
766 [KAWAHARA, Masahiko].
IMARI WARE: BLUE-AND-WHITE LARGE DISHES.
[Kyoto 1974], Kyoto Shoin. Blue cloth, large folio, 30.5 x
39.5 cm., board slipcase, very good, 266p., 224 color & b.w.
photos, English & Japanese captions & list of plates.
A LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 1000 COPIES ONLY
This excellent monograph shows a wide variety of examples in
large format, close-up photography renders this a most useful reference to any collector or student. Many of the examples are photographed in full size, patterns clearly shown
for ease of identification.
A LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION OF 250 COPIES
767 KAWAKAMI, Sumi.
EZO GA SHIMA.
$187
[Kawakami 1978]. Folding red board box, 7 hand-colored
prints painted by Kawakami Fujitsu, this is copy #12, clean
and solid copy. R A R E
FIRST & ONLY NUMBERED EDITION
A beautiful book, showing Ainu life style, Japanese text,
excellent "art book," nicely illustrated. Showing an Ainu
couple drinking Sake, hunting fish and birds, woman breast
feeding, fish & deer, Ainu artifacts & astronomy. Nice work.
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$126
A GRAND REFERERNCE ON OKINAWAN FOLK & OTHER ART CRAFTS
768 KAWAKITA, Michiaki. et al.
CRAFT TREASURES OF OKINAWA.
London [1978], Serindia. Mustard cloth,very clean, 294p., dj
index, chronology, 2 maps, 286 color & b.w. plates, notes on
the plates, folio, translated by E. Kaneko, nice dj., very
colid copy.
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION
Co-authors were S. Hokama, Y. Tokugawa, H. Arakawa, Y. Kamakura. This is a major contribution done under the auspices
of the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. It cover the
Okinawan history, handicrafts, ceramics, musical instruments
and lacquer ware & textiles. Drawing upon the leading experts in the field in Japan, renders this an authoritative &
reliable resource. Beautifully photographed in full color,
superb examples are given of striking and precious art works
from the rich and copious Okinawan islands. China & Southeast Asia were the inspiration for much of the Ryukyu native
folk arts. All objects are photographed up-close, with true
colors executed. A major reference on the subject. Color
769 KAWAKITA, Michiaki.
GENDAI NIPPON BIJITSU ZEN SHU: MODERN JAPANESE ART COMPLETE
COLLECTION.
[Tokyo 1953, Toto Bunka. Stiff wrs., very good, small folio
tall 16 x 26.5 cm., Japanese text, 20 tipped in color, 56 bw
photos + same amount in the descriptive text area, vol.I:38p
plates + 56p. text + small plates; vol. I: 76P +58p. ditto.
A stunning reference covers paintings from Meiji [1868] through Showa 10 [1935]. With copious notes on each of the 348
fine examples. A useful resource for any collector of modern
Japanese paintings. Shows a large number of important and
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marvelous works.
$49
GENDAI NIPPON BIJITSU ZEN SHU: MODERN JAPANESE ART COMPLETE
COLLECTION.
[Tokyo 1953, Toto Bunka. Ochre cloth,very good, vol. 1 of 2,
tall 16 x 26.5 cm., Japanese text, 20 tipped in color, 56 bw
photos + same amount in the descriptive text area, vol.I:38p
plates + 56p. text + small plates, complete with 104 photos.
A stunning reference covers paintings from Meiji [1868] through Showa 10 [1935]. With copious notes on each of the 348
fine examples. A useful resource for any collector of modern
Japanese paintings. Shows a large number of important and
marvelous works.
$26
KOBAYASHI KOKEI 1883-1957.
Rutland [1957], Tuttle. Stiff wrs., very good, 47 color & bw
fold-out plates, bibliography, chronology, 11.4 x 16 cm.,
solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
Excellent biography and monograph on this excellent artist.
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English translation by Roy Andrew Miller.
Kodansha Library of Art No. 11.
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$5
KOBAYASHI KOKEI 1883-1957.
Rutland [1960], Tuttle. Gold cloth, very good, dj. 47 b.w.
& color plates, some fold outs, chronology, bibliography,
11.4 x 16 cm., very clean solid copy.
Excellent biography and monograph on this excellent artist.
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English translation by Roy Andrew Miller.
Kodansha Library of Art No. 11.
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$12
773 [KAWAKITA, Michiaki.]
MUNAKATA SHIKO HANGYO DAIHYO SAKU TEN: EXHIBITION OF TYPICAL
WOODBLOCK PRINTS BY MUNAKATA SHIKO.
[Tokyo 1965 Asahi Shimbun]. Stiff color pictorial wrs., very
good, 62 b.w. photos, [48]p., Japanese text, 18 x 26 cm., 62
exhibition works listed. An obscure exhibition catalogue.
FIRST & ONLY EDITION.
An excellent catalogue of exhibition catalogue, shows many
fine examples not found elsewhere.
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774 [KAWANABE, Kyosai. or KAWANABE KYOSAI SCHOOL.]
OTO HIME GYORETSU ZU: OTO HIME DAUGHTER OF THE SEA GOD'S
PARADE.
[Japan 1860], n.p. Large sheet, 96 x 1m 44cm., gouache,very
clean work no worming or other condition issues, painted on
16 joined sheets of Washi paper to make one large sheet,fine
water-color painting.
THIS IS AN ORIGINAL PAINTED ART WORK
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FROM ONE OF JAPAN'S OLDEST ORIGINS OF THE EMPEROR
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OTOHIME is a goddess in Japanese mythology and is featured
in the Kojiki as well as Nihon Shoki.
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TITLE OF THE PAINTING:
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OTOHIME GYO RETSU ZU:
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. PROCESSION OF OTOHIME, DAUGHTER OF THE SEA GOD
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Per the Japanese text brushed on the verso upper left
corner: "239 ban, [dated] Ansei 7th, Kanoe-Saru-doshi, 2
gatsu jojun [end of February], OTOHIME GYO RETSU ZU"
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English: "#239, [dated] Ansei 7th, monkey zodiac year, end
of Feb.: [1860]
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PAINTING TITLE PER VERSO:
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'THE FIGURE OF PRINCESS OTOHIME'S PROCESSION, THE DAUGHTER
OF THE SEA GOD"
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"Toyotama-hime" [Japanese for "Lady Bountiful Soul"], better
known as Otohime, is a goddess in Japanese mythology and is
featured in the Kojiki as well as Nihon Shoki. She is the
beautiful daughter of Ryujin, the "God of the Sea."
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A STUNNING ORIGINAL POLYCHROME GOUACHE PAINTING:
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This stunning original color watercolor painting. It shows
the lively procession of OTOHIME, and her hand maid, she is
followed by a flag bearer, and umbrella bearer, a man with
a pair of deer antlers, a man with a small red offering
table with peaches, the Wind God and his thunder-drum,
another flag bearer, and his helper, followed by two others,
one holds a staff, the other an offering of golden egg.
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The symbolic items of good fortune and wealth in terms of
deer antlers, peaches and a golden egg represent
mythological items also used in China to evoke good luck and
fortune.
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THE PAINTING:
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Per the Japanese brushed text on the verso, there is a
number found, meaning this panel of several was part of a
larger work, per the chronology found in Clark [see below].
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This panel of several paintings was part of a restoraton
of Zojo-ji [temple] in Shiba. In 1859, KANO Toei & Kyosai
"participates in a repair project at the Zojo-ji temple."
See Clark.
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Although Kyosai had officially left the Kano school in 1854,
by participating in the restoration of Tokugawa's family
temple in Shiba, he was showing loyalty to the Tokugawa
family a good reason to volunteer his skills to the temple.
It is also noteworthy that his mentor [Kano Toei] also
participated in the restoration, and in all likelyhood
Kyosai joined his master in a sign of respect and loyalty to
him.
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Based on this chronology, it is clear Kyosai was one of the
painters who worked at Zojo-ji temple along with his mentor
and master teacher, Kano Toei. It was not uncommon at this
time for schools to volunteer teachers and students to do
temple restoration, and art work, painting, replacing or
enhancing paintings and large murals.
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This item's date matches the restoration dates for the
Zojo-ji temple, which began in 1859 and continued into 1860.
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For the facts and reasons above, we strongly believe this s
work was executed by Kyosai, as part of the temple
restoration. This panel was unused, in the restoration, it
may have been a precurrsor to the final painting which was
used in the restoration project. It matches the scenes found
in Zojo-ji temple restoration. The work is the exact style
of others painted by Kyosai, and his genre. The characitures
of the people in this painting reflect Kyosai's comman theme
of his eccentric humor, expressing his love for creativity
and the joy of painting.
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Roberts [below] also points out that Kyosai "was marked by a
wild, eccentric humor...caricatures of full of fantasy and
invention..." It is entirely within Kyosai's bizarre
character to undertake and devote himself to such a project
as illustrating the famous myth about OTOHIME in more than
200 extra large-size paintings.
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This restoration project could also have been a 'paying job'
for Kyosai as at that time, he did not seem to be employed
but in 1858 he began to design "Kyoga [crazy pictures]. It
was in 1857 he married Okyo, the daughter of a Rimpa painter
Suzuki Kiitsu, but Okyo died in 1859, and he remarried
Tose, who died in 1860.
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It highly possible and more than likely that being a
Buddhist, Kyosai made [Buddhist] pennants by doing
temple work in as way to placate his loss of his wife...
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THE STORY OF OTOHIME, DAUGHTER OF THE SEA GOD:
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Because this this work was part of the Zojo-ji temple
restoration, it can not be considered a commercial painting,
one that was casually drawn and put on the market for sale.
This was part of a commissioned restoration, financed by
some benefactor to the temple, and most likely supported by
the Tokugawa family.
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ONE OF JAPAN'S EARLIEST AND MOST FAMOUS MYTHS:
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The story of OTOHIME, DAUGHTER OF THE SEA GODD is one of
Japan's oldest and most famous myths, known to all Japanese.
Treasured as one of the most important in the ancient
pantheon, it is found in the earliest writing aboout the
origin of Japan and the Emperor, in the KOJIKI and the NIHON
SHOKI.
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This kind of larger paper illustrated story would take
months to complete, by It would also take devotion
to the subject and focus, with responsibity to produce a
good number of paints daily. This was something Kyosai could
and would do !
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THE ARTIST/PAINTER:
This work is unsigned, which is expected as part of a larger
series of paintings. If this was the work of Kyosai, it
falls entirely within plausible dates during his period of
work, produced when he was 29 years old.
.
The caricature in the faces and fluid bodies in motion are
very reminiscent of his style, and exceptionally resemble
his work. Because there is no signature, but because it is
clearly painted in the "style" and "Kyosai School" we are
therefore attributing it to KAWANABE Kyosai/Gyosai, or the
"GYOSAI SCHOOL." The third point we believe it is Kyosai
work is the subject of the painting. These kinds of drawings
are also found in his Kyosai Gaden [see below].
set.
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THE SUBJECT OF THE PAINTING: THE FAMOUS JAPANESE MYTH:
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"Luminous Jewel". A Japanese goddess, the beautiful daughter
of the sea-king Ryujin. She married Hoori and gave birth to
a son after which she turned into a dragon (her father's
original shape). She is also called Toyotama.T
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The Legend of Toyotama Princess Otohime.
[Source: A Goddess A Day].
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Toyotama-hime is the Japanese Goddess of dragons and the
sea. She is the daughter of the sea King Ryujin. She lived
under the sea until a young hunter named Hikohohodemi-noMikoto came to the bottom of the sea, looking for a fishing
hook that belonged to his brother. He usually hunted in the
mountains, and his brother Honosusori-no-Mikoto fished, but
they had decided to exchange equipment for a day.
Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto lost his brother�s best fishing hook
and went under the sea to find it. Toyotama-hime saw him and
asked her father to help him in his quest. He found the
hook, and also found love with Toyotama-hime and they were
married.
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After a few years, Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto began to long for
the world above the sea. He convinced Toyotama-hime to go
with him. She was pregnant with his child and consented, so
long as he would promise not to watch when she gave birth.
He agreed and they returned to the surface. Hikohohodemi-noMikoto built a house for them to live in, and it was not
long until the time of the birth came. At first, he waited
patiently outside, but his curiosity got the better of him,
and he peeked inside. He saw a huge black dragon holding a
tiny baby. Toyotama-hime, who had changed into her alternate
form of the dragon to give birth, was ashamed that her
husband had seen her in that form, and she left him and the
baby and returned to the sea. She sent her younger sister,
Tamayori, to help raise the child. The baby, HikonagisaTakeugaya-Fukiaezu-no-Mikoto, grew up to marry his aunt
Tamayori, and their son, Kamuyamato-lwarebiko-no-Mikoto,
eventually became known as Jimmu-Tenno, the first Emperor of
Japan.
.
She is said to have married the hunter Hoori and gave birth
to a son, Ugayafukiaezu, who in turn produced Emperor Jimmu,
the first Emperor of Japan. After giving birth, she turned
into a dragon or a "Wani" and flew away.
See: Nihon Jinmei Daijiten [Toyotama-hime]. Tokyo:
Shogakukan. 2012.
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Tamahime-no-mikoto is also the principal deity worshipped at
the Tagata shrine in Komaki, Aichi, famous for its phallic
cult worship.
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WHO WAS KAWANABE GYOSAI/KYOSAI: [1831-1889]
Kawanabe Kyosaiwas a Japanese artist, in the words of a
critic, "an individualist and an independent, perhaps the
last virtuoso in traditional Japanese painting".
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Living through the Edo period to the Meiji period, Kyosai
witnessed Japan transform itself from a feudal country into
a modern state. Born at Koga, he was the son of a Samurai.
His first aesthetic shock was at the age of nine when he
picked up a human head apart from a corpse in the Kanda
river. After working for a short time as a boy with Utagawa
Kuniyoshi, he received his artistic training in the Kano
school, but soon abandoned the formal traditions for the
greater freedom of the popular school. During the political
ferment which produced and followed the revolution of 1867,
Kyosai attained a reputation as a caricaturist. His very
long painting on Makimono" [scroll] The battle of the farts"
may be seen as a caricature of this ferment. He was arrested
three times and imprisoned by the authorities of the
Shogunate. Soon after the assumption of effective power by
the Emperor, a great congress of painters and men of letters
was held at which Kyosai was present. He again expressed his
opinion of the new movement in a caricature, which had a
great popular success, but also brought him into the hands
of the police this time of the opposite party. After this
time, he changed his name from Kyo [crazy/wild] to any one
of 19 other "GO" he used, however after the police jailed
him, he avoided use of "Kyo" but returned back to it with
three other "GO" that used the same character "Kyo" [crazy/
wild], such as #7 "Baiga Kyosha," #10 "Kyosai, #12 Kyosha
Gaishi, #16 "Shosho Kyosai,"".
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Kyosai is considered by many to be the greatest successor of
Hokusai, as well as the first political caricaturist of
Japan. His work mirrored his life in its wild and
undisciplined nature, and occasionally reflected his love of
drink. Although he did not possess Hokusai's dignity, power
or reticence, he compensated with a fantastic exuberance,
which always lent interest to his technically excellent
draughtsmanship.
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In addition to his caricatures, Kyosai painted a large
number of pictures and sketches, often choosing subjects
from the folklore of his country, N� drama, nature and
religion, for example The Temptation of Shaka Niorai or The
goddess Kwannon on a dragon [on kakejiku frame]. A fine
collection of these works is preserved in the British
Museum; and there are also good examples in the National Art
Library at South Kensington and the Guimet Museum at Paris.
The Kawanabe Kyosai Memorial Museum, Japan.
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REFERENCE:
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More on OTOHIME:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyotama-hime
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/o/otohime.html
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KAWANABE Gyosao/Kyosai:
Is well collected by world museums
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawanabe_Ky%C5%8Dsai
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Kyosai Gadan [1887 4 vol. set]: In this work, he outlines
and exhibits a wide variety of "styles" of painting. In this
work there are several examples of this kind or school of
painting.
.
Wikipedia stated about this book: "The most important work
about Kyosai's art and life was written by himself: Kyosai
Gadan, or "Kyosai's Treatise on Painting", half
autobiography and half painting manual.
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Many westerners came to visit Kyosai, and their memoirs
about the artist are valuable. The two important ones, both
rare, are:
�mile �tienne Guimet, Promenades Japonaises, Paris, 1880
.
Josiah Conder: "Paintings and Studies by Kawanabe Kyosai,"
Tokyo, 1911. Conder was a serious student of Japanese art;
after some initial rejections, he was accepted as Kyosai's
pupil, and accompanied him for ten years until the master's
death.
.
Timothy Clark, Demon of painting: the art of Kawanabe
Kyosai, p.186 chronology, and the drawing #21, p.58 is very
similar to the pose found in our painting of OTOHIME
[Toyotama-hime], both in pose, facial quality, hair style
and the general perspective.
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PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PRINTS, LACQUER, p.100,
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THE MOST MAGNIFICIENT SINGLE RESOURCE ON JAPANESE FALCONRY
775 KAWANABE, Kyosai.
EHON TAKA KAGAMI: THE ILLUSTRATED MIRROR OF HAWKS. PICTURES
OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF HAWKS, WITH HAWKING SECRETS & SCENES.
[Tokyo 1877-79, Nakamura]. Stitched yellow wrappers, title
slips, very good, issued in two parts: part I: vols. 1-3;
part II: vols. 1-2, profusely illustrated by woodcuts, the
complete 5 vol. set, clean contents, new cloth Chitsu case.
$2501
JAPAN'S PREMIER SINGLE RESOURCE ON FALCONRY:
A major resource on Japanese falconry, the capture, taming &
teaching of falcons, the grooming, feeding and culture of
the bird of prey. Wonderful illustrations of falcons, the
associated tools & equipment, stands, methods of warming in
winter before the hunt, winter hunting, respect for. On the
flushing to expose game birds to be hunted by the falcon,
the kill, capture of the quarry. How to tether, hoods,
master's gloves and other accoutrements, field work,
breeding, bathing &c.
*
EDITION:
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION: This magnificent work was issued
once in a single FIRST AND ONLY EDITION, and is complete in
five volumes. The first series: 3 vols. were published in
1877, followed by the second series consisting of 2 volumes
in 1879. Each volume has identifying title slips with:
series 1: volumes jo, chu, ge in 3 parts]; series 2: the
supplement jo, ge in 2 parts.
*
PRINTING TECHNIQUE:
This marvelous work uses crushed mica as an integral part
of the hand-made Washi paper. These tiny flecks of mica
give a sparkle to the illustrations, and are especially
effective on the feather portion of the falcons. Mica gives
a realistic and "high-tech" touch to the wood-cut printing
technique. Printed by hand.
*
Per Dr. Shigeru Oikawa, the eminent scholar on Kyosai, in a
letter from him to us in 1998, he discusses the dates of the
set. He states: "Takakagami was, I think, first published in
3 volumes with the title ...cover was blue or black. Then
came the last 2 volumes ...this time the...color was yellow.
The exact date is not known but the first edition in 3
volumes [first series in vols. 1,2,3,] could be 1860's and
some examples of the full set in 5 volumes has the date of
1875. Kyosai had finished all of the drawings in 1860's but
the publication seemed to be delayed..."
In essence what he is saying that the first 3 volumes were
published first, then later the balance of 2 volumes were
published to make a full set of 5 volumes. We have never
ever seen the first three in a separate group, in any color
except yellow with dates of 1877, nor have we seen in our 45
years tenure any copies in blue/black. We have not found any
reference books stating any information about any 1875
edition, we have only found the 1877-79 edition. One would
assume that if such an earlier edition did exist
bibliographers would have recorded this along with the
current edition we now offer for sale.
*****
*
ABOUT THE ARTIST & AUTHOR KAWANABE KYOSAI:
*
Per N. Brown: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION, p.196.
Kawanabe Kyosai aka: Gyosai [1831-89] was a Kano painter,
printmaker, illustrator, the son of a Samurai. Studied as a
child under Utagawa Kuniyoshi, then in Tokyo under Maemura
Towa, later under the most celebrated Kano Tohaku Chinshin
who gave him the name Toiku at 19 years old. Loved drinking
Sake, did some of his best work while under the influence,
exhibited a the Vienna Intl. Exposition in 1873 & in Paris
in 1883, where the West recognized his greatness.
*
Josiah Conder recognized his great talent & wrote a grand
reference book on him: PAINTINGS AND STUDIES, Tokyo 1911.
His famous KYOSAI GADEN, [L. Dawes p.92] was widely
appreciated in Europe, it even had English captions for the
foreign market! This was Kyosai's attempt to show the world
a wide variety of ancient Japanese & Chinese painting
styles; it is a magnificent set. Please inquire with us for
to see if we have a copy for sale.
*
COLLATION & SPECIAL ILLUSTRATING TECHINIQUES:
None of the above reference books list details of a full set
which was issued complete in 5 volumes: 3 + 2 vols.
supplement. The full list of the set titles appears in the
back of vol. 5 where a catalogue of Kyosai's titles are
listed by the publisher. This title was issued as a serial
in 1877,the supplemental 2 volumes in 1879.
*
The collation of the set is: vol. 1,3,4,5, each have 10p.;
vol. 2 has 11p. Every page is nicely illustrated, it
contains some 111 illustrations in all. Most copies have
mica-flecked paper that gives a sparkle and sheen to the
bird's feathers. This technique is difficult to create and
is exceptionally and RARE !
*
THE VARIETY OF BIRDS USED:
*
The Siberian goshawk or [falcon] O-taka [in Japanese] has
been considered the best variety for use in falconry in
Japan since ancient times. The Chinese call these birds Lao
Ying.
*
RARITY:
Seldom found in the complete five volume state, in clean and
collector's condition. This work is the most comprehensive
single monograph devoted to Japanese falconry ever published
in the 19th century or in prior periods. Gyosai's superb
artistic skill and solid ability to capture the essence and
feel of real and live Japanese falconry has yet to be
surpassed in woodcut media. The application of mica dust is
now a lost art, and never done. The work outlines the
ancient methods and culture of the falcon. This work
records the last of the ancient falconry methods of care,
raising and training, again a lost art in Japan. Japanese
E-hon [illustrated books] on this subject are SCARCE, and
are seldom found if ever on the open market, or in auctions
in a complete and excellent state.
*
This set is an historical monument, a corner-stone, the
"Sui Generis" on the subject of falconry in Japan. A major
treasure to any fancier of falconry or ornithology in Japan.
been considered the best variety for use in peregrine
falconry in Japan.
****
REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY:
*
N. Brown: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION, p.196.
*
G. Schack: KYOSAIS FALKENJAGD, Hamburg, 1968. Harting:
BIBLIOTHECA ACCIPITRARIA, 372. Thieme-Becker XXII, S 155.
*
L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, 1972
pp.93, 183.
*
H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, #327, #327A ON P.816.
*
Douglas: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE PRINTED BOOKS & MSS IN THE
BRITISH MUSEUM, London 1904, p.24, #16035.b.18.
*
Mitchell: ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE NANGA & MARUYAMA...Los
Angeles, 1972, p.113.
*
Sorimachi: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS... IN THE
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY...#625, p.133 for a citation.
*
Briot, Alain: EHON TAKA KAGAMI article in Bulletin
Association Franco-Japonaise numero 36, Avirl 1992
*
EHON TAKA KAGAMI: vol. ix-2 article in Kyosai Memorial
Museum 1985
*
Kawanabe Kyosai: KYOSAI GADEN
*
ANIMA: special number: Aigles et autours" Heibonsha autumn
75
*
Bugniot, J.M. CHASSE AU VOL EN EXTREME-ORIENT. An article in
LA CHASSE AU VOL AU FIL DES TEMPS, issued by Musee
International de la Chasse-Glen, France 1994. pp.187-192,
235-237.
*
T. Clark: DEMON OF PAINTING: The Art of Kawanabe Kyosai,
*
Riccar Museum: KAWANABE KYOSAI HANGA HANBON TEN: Exhibition
of Kawanabe Kyosai's Woodblock Books, Tokyo 1987; this
illustrates several pages from this work.
*
L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS p.100.
*
BUCKLAND, Rosina. et al. A JAPANESE MENAGERIE: Animal
Pictures of Kawanabe Kyosai.
*
Josiah Conder: PAINTINGS AND STUDIES, Tokyo 1911.
*
THE MOST MAGNIFICIENT SINGLE RESOURCE ON JAPANESE FALCONRY
$15686
EHON TAKA KAGAMI: THE ILLUSTRATED MIRROR OF HAWKS. PICTURES
OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF HAWKS, WITH HAWKING SECRETS & SCENES.
[Tokyo 1877-79, Nakamura]. Stitched yellow wrappers, title
slips, very good, issued in two parts: part I: vols. 1-3;
part II: vols. 1-2, 111 woodcut illustrations, some doublepage, covers bit darkened, contents very good. FIRST EDITION
JAPAN'S PREMIER SINGLE RESOURCE ON FALCONRY:
A major resource on Japanese falconry, the capture, taming &
teaching of falcons, the grooming, feeding and culture of
the bird of prey. Wonderful illustrations of falcons, the
associated tools & equipment, stands, methods of warming in
winter before the hunt, winter hunting, respect for. On the
flushing to expose game birds to be hunted by the falcon,
the kill, capture of the quarry. How to tether, hoods,
master's gloves and other accoutrements, field work,
breeding, bathing &c.
*
EDITION:
FIRST AND ONLY EDITION: This magnificent work was issued
once in a single FIRST AND ONLY EDITION, and is complete in
five volumes. The first series: 3 vols. were published in
1877, followed by the second series consisting of 2 volumes
in 1879. Each volume has identifying title slips with:
series 1: volumes jo, chu, ge in 3 parts]; series 2: the
supplement jo, ge in 2 parts.
*
PRINTING TECHNIQUE:
This marvelous work uses crushed mica as an integral part
of the hand-made Washi paper. These tiny flecks of mica
give a sparkle to the illustrations, and are especially
effective on the feather portion of the falcons. Mica gives
a realistic and "high-tech" touch to the wood-cut printing
technique. Printed by hand.
*
Per Dr. Shigeru Oikawa, the eminent scholar on Kyosai, in a
letter from him to us in 1998, he discusses the dates of the
set. He states: "Takakagami was, I think, first published in
3 volumes with the title ...cover was blue or black. Then
came the last 2 volumes ...this time the...color was yellow.
The exact date is not known but the first edition in 3
volumes [first series in vols. 1,2,3,] could be 1860's and
some examples of the full set in 5 volumes has the date of
1875. Kyosai had finished all of the drawings in 1860's but
the publication seemed to be delayed..."
In essence what he is saying that the first 3 volumes were
published first, then later the balance of 2 volumes were
published to make a full set of 5 volumes. We have never
ever seen the first three in a separate group, in any color
except yellow with dates of 1877, nor have we seen in our 45
years tenure any copies in blue/black. We have not found any
reference books stating any information about any 1875
edition, we have only found the 1877-79 edition. One would
assume that if such an earlier edition did exist
bibliographers would have recorded this along with the
current edition we now offer for sale.
*****
*
ABOUT THE ARTIST & AUTHOR KAWANABE KYOSAI:
*
Per N. Brown: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION, p.196.
Kawanabe Kyosai aka: Gyosai [1831-89] was a Kano painter,
printmaker, illustrator, the son of a Samurai. Studied as a
child under Utagawa Kuniyoshi, then in Tokyo under Maemura
Towa, later under the most celebrated Kano Tohaku Chinshin
who gave him the name Toiku at 19 years old. Loved drinking
Sake, did some of his best work while under the influence,
exhibited a the Vienna Intl. Exposition in 1873 & in Paris
in 1883, where the West recognized his greatness.
*
Josiah Conder recognized his great talent & wrote a grand
reference book on him: PAINTINGS AND STUDIES, Tokyo 1911.
His famous KYOSAI GADEN, [L. Dawes p.92] was widely
appreciated in Europe, it even had English captions for the
foreign market! This was Kyosai's attempt to show the world
a wide variety of ancient Japanese & Chinese painting
styles; it is a magnificent set. Please inquire with us for
to see if we have a copy for sale.
*
COLLATION & SPECIAL ILLUSTRATING TECHINIQUES:
None of the above reference books list details of a full set
which was issued complete in 5 volumes: 3 + 2 vols.
supplement. The full list of the set titles appears in the
back of vol. 5 where a catalogue of Kyosai's titles are
listed by the publisher. This title was issued as a serial
in 1877,the supplemental 2 volumes in 1879.
*
The collation of the set is: vol. 1,3,4,5, each have 10p.;
vol. 2 has 11p. Every page is nicely illustrated, it
contains some 111 illustrations in all. Most copies have
mica-flecked paper that gives a sparkle and sheen to the
bird's feathers. This technique is difficult to create and
is exceptionally and RARE !
*
THE VARIETY OF BIRDS USED:
*
been considered the best variety for use in falconry in
Japan since ancient times. The Chinese call these birds Lao
Ying.
*
RARITY:
Seldom found in the complete five volume state, in clean and
collector's condition. This work is the most comprehensive
single monograph devoted to Japanese falconry ever published
in the 19th century or in prior periods. Gyosai's superb
artistic skill and solid ability to capture the essence and
feel of real and live Japanese falconry has yet to be
surpassed in woodcut media. The application of mica dust is
now a lost art, and never done. The work outlines the
ancient methods and culture of the falcon. This work
records the last of the ancient falconry methods of care,
raising and training, again a lost art in Japan. Japanese
E-hon [illustrated books] on this subject are SCARCE, and
are seldom found if ever on the open market, or in auctions
in a complete and excellent state.
*
This set is an historical monument, a corner-stone, the
"Sui Generis" on the subject of falconry in Japan. A major
treasure to any fancier of falconry or ornithology in Japan.
been considered the best variety for use in peregrine
falconry in Japan.
****
REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY:
*
N. Brown: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION, p.196.
*
G. Schack: KYOSAIS FALKENJAGD, Hamburg, 1968. Harting:
BIBLIOTHECA ACCIPITRARIA, 372. Thieme-Becker XXII, S 155.
*
L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, 1972
pp.93, 183.
*
H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, #327, #327A ON P.816.
*
Douglas: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE PRINTED BOOKS & MSS IN THE
BRITISH MUSEUM, London 1904, p.24, #16035.b.18.
*
Mitchell: ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE NANGA & MARUYAMA...Los
Angeles, 1972, p.113.
*
Sorimachi: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS... IN THE
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY...#625, p.133 for a citation.
*
Briot, Alain: EHON TAKA KAGAMI article in Bulletin
Association Franco-Japonaise numero 36, Avirl 1992
*
EHON TAKA KAGAMI: vol. ix-2 article in Kyosai Memorial
Museum 1985
*
Kawanabe Kyosai: KYOSAI GADEN
*
ANIMA: special number: Aigles et autours" Heibonsha autumn
75
*
Bugniot, J.M. CHASSE AU VOL EN EXTREME-ORIENT. An article in
LA CHASSE AU VOL AU FIL DES TEMPS, issued by Musee
International de la Chasse-Glen, France 1994. pp.187-192,
235-237.
*
*
Riccar Museum: KAWANABE KYOSAI HANGA HANBON TEN: Exhibition
of Kawanabe Kyosai's Woodblock Books, Tokyo 1987; this
illustrates several pages from this work.
*
*
*
*
A ZANY PICTORIAL VIEW OF SEX ORGIES IN FULL COLOR !
777 [KAWANABE, Kyosai.]
JAPANESE SEX ORGY SCROLL: A Color-Painted Hand-Scroll,
Manuscript With Four Magnificient & Erotic Orgy Scenes.
Japan n.d. ca 1900-10. Silk-brocade outer hand-scroll,painte
in colors on paper, backed with cloth, carved ends, silkribbon tie with a bamboo clip, 23.5 x 240 cm. long, each
painting is 50 x 19 cm, the paintings are 19 x 209 cm. RARE!
This work consists of four very zany views. The first is a
spring-time celebration and Hana-mi or the Cherry Blossom
viewing festival time. It shows a curtained area within the
blossoming cherry trees, and a small group of people who
have had more than enough to drink. The men display pinkness
in his face, as do the women.
*
It seems that the celebratory mood has changed to a sexual
mood, as the blossom viewers become engaged in group sex
play.
*
The first scene shows three men, four women each partially
engaged with a different person, as the group shares the
ecstasy of carnal joy. Partially clothed, they expose
their genitals, make love, kiss and embrace each other
in wild passion.
*
The second: shows a group of seven, six men ravish a
woman
while she submits in true bliss.
*
The third shows five women as they submit to
making love to a single man. The man engages each woman by
hand, foot & penis, as each is shown in an orgiastic state,
pink and flush with joy.
*
The fourth and last shows a wayside tea shop for travelers.
It was notorious that many of the girls working in such
road-side shops were cooperative in the affections of
strangers, or willing prostitutes. This great scene shows
three men who have stopped for a tea and rest. The three
tea-maids willingly avail themselves and spread open their
Kimono revealing no under garments for the pleasure of the
erect and excited men. Two couples engage in love making and
fore-play on the Tatami-covered benches, the third young
$15162
man, apparently quite drunk is the fire watch and sports
the "Hi no yoshin" pouch, while he thumbs her anal
orifice
and making love to her. The lovely spring time scenery and
season clearly noted by a hanging flag.
***
Spring or Haru, also that character read as Shun relates to
the awakening of the erotic feeling and name-sake of
Shun-ga or "Pictures of Spring."
*
KAWANABE GYOSAI/KYOSAI 1831-89]:
As usual, this erotic work is not exactly signed by the
artist, such erotic works were banned by the Shogun and jail
time was required for anyone caught painting, printing or
publishing such 'banned works.'
.
The work is clearly done in Gyosai's firm, steady hand,
and done in his style with flair, humor and zest.
The whole work is a delight, and represents his unmistakable
personal characteristics for fun and joy in painting.. He
was a leading artist of zany subject matter and most skilled
& celebrated painter of the period.
*
While this and most all other Shunga are unsigned, or the
artist used a fake 'studio name, 'cataloguers are limited to
artistic and stylistic analysis. This work is most likely by
Kyosai, or his star pupil, Mano Kyotei who worked between
ca. 1890-1910, and was well-known for his Kyosai fakes.
*
By and large a most fascinating work !
For related
references, or other erotic Japanese works, please request
our latest catalogue. We also try to maintain other
original woodblock printed books by Kyosai, and references
about him, please inquire with us.
****
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Laurence Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS, p.100.
*
T. Clark: demon of painting: The Art of Kawanabe Kyosai.
*
*
KYOSAI'S MOST FAMOUS COLOR WOODBLOCK TREATISE ON PAINTING
$5000
KYOSAI GADEN: GYOSAI'S ACCOUNT OF PAINTING: VARIOUS STYLES
BY KYOSAI.
[Tokyo 1887, Iwamoto]. Original stitched orange wrs., 4 vols
some pages with English subtitles and explanations by Uryu
Masakazu, covers: dusty, some old worming, bit scuffed, the
contents clean, solid & complete, 17.5 x 25.5 cm.
R A R E
Profusely illustrated in color & Sumi, with examples of the
various "schools" of Japanese painting, & well known artists
both classic & contemporary. Includes instruction in the art
& genealogies of painters, etc. Also an interesting portion
illustrating various incidents of Kyosai's life. He was an
exceptionally talented & versatile artist of the 19th
century. Very nice copy, in floral design Chitsu, please
inquire as we may have a different copy in stock.
*
KAWANABE KYOSAI: The Artist:
Liberally quoted or paraphrased from Roberts: A Kano
painter, printmaker, illustrator, son of a Samurai. Studied
under the great Utagawa Kuniyoshi, then later under Maemura
Towa and Kano Tohaku Chinshin, who gave him the name Toiku
when he was 19. Lived and worked in the Hongo area of Edo
[old Tokyo]. Said to have done some of his best work while
under the influence of Sake. Exhibited in Vienna
International Exhibition in 1873, and again in Paris in
1883. A distinguished painter, marked by a wild, eccentric
humor, left many sketches of great dexterity and
draftsmanship, and superb copies of other artist's work not
as a form of fake or forgeries, but in tribute to their
great talent and style. This book for example is a tribute
to a grand number of other artists, their style, and to his
own unique style of drawing. A marvelous artists and well
collected by world museums, institutions and private
collectors. His sense of humor is unmatched, and his
ability to express his feelings in drawings was superb !
*
This work shows a large variety of his works, Buddhist
subjects, icons, Samurai, ordinary people, landscapes,
animals, ghosts & goblins, Gods, demons, festivals, artists,
Zen priests, fish, birds, animals, cats, dragons, warriors,
Buddhist saints, Samurai, ghosts, monkeys, insects, women,
men, horses, court officials, Chinese heroes and other
folk-lore, Geisha, prostitutes, anatomical drawings, Dharma,
and a host of others.
*
What makes this book highly unusual and unique is not only
the large number of drawings, but the accompanying English
text and captions telling of the style of different artists
that Kyosai emulated. Few if any such resources exist from
this time period in English that show the drawing and
artistic styles of other Japanese [and a few Chinese]
artists. The work is monumental, and shows the true sense of
good humor Kyosai had. His light-hearted nature is reflected
in his caring exposition of art styles. No other single work
by Kyosai is so diverse.
*
COMPLETE WORK:
The complete work consists of 4 volumes:
Naihen 2 volumes first series: part a.: 39 sheets; part b:
40 sheets.
Gaihen 2 volumes second series 2: part c: 36 sheets; part
d: 36 sheets.
Each "sheet" is a double-folded page. Nearly all of the
pages are illustrated. Some are single images on a page,
other pages have 2 or as many as 4 illustrations per page.
The entire work was woodcut printed on hand-made Washi
paper.
*
UNIQUE WORK WITH ENGLISH CAPTIONS:
Josiah Conder [1852-1920], was a British subject, teacher in
Japan taught at the Imperial College of Engineering in Tokyo
from 1877 and an architect who designed numerous public
buildings in Tokyo. Condor developed a keen interest in
Japanese arts, and after a long period of petitioning, was
finally accepted to study painting with the artist Kawanabe
Kyosai. He was given the name Akihide by his teacher. His
studies led to a number of publications, among them 'THE
FLOWERS OF JAPAN; THE ART OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENT; THE HISTORY
OF JAPANESE COSTUME; and LANDSCAPE GARDENING IN JAPAN.
He also wrote a stunning book first western book on Kyosai:
PAINTINGS AND STUDIES BY KAWANABE KYOSAI, published in
Tokyo, 1911. This work reflected the respect and admiration
he felt toward Kyosai's artistic and unique talent. In an
another attempt to introduce Kyosai to the Western he wrote
the English captions found in KYOSAI GADEN. It is perhaps
the first book with substantial English captions published
in Japan, giving foreigners excellent access to Japanese and
Chinese painting styles done by Kyosai.
*
NOTE:
We try to have original woodblock printed books by Kyosai
and the associated references in stock, so please inquire to
see which we have in stock today.
****
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
L. Dawes, CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS: p.92
*
Josiah Conder: PAINTINGS AND STUDIES BY KAWANABE KYOSAI,
published in Tokyo, 1911.
*
Toda, K. Toda: THE RYERSON COLLECTION OF JAPANESE AND CHNESE
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS: p.310 for more details.
*
Yone Noguchi: SPIRIT OF JAPANESE ART, 1915 for a detail
biographical essay.
*
L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS: p.100
Also many Buddhist icons, demons, Gods and protectors.
*
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS: p.197-198, no. 476.
*
KSM [Kaiga]
*
[OIKAWA, Shigeru.] et al.: KYOSAI NO GIGA: KYOSAI'S
CARICATURE PICTURES.
*
*
*
$3264
A MOST LOVELY & CHARMING COLOR WORK ON NATURE BY THE MASTER
KYOSAI RAKUGA: KYOSAI'S DRAWINGS FOR PLEASURE.
[Tokyo 1881, Takeda]. Red silk spine, stiff wrs., 2 vols set
title labels, very good, [36] double folded pages [18 per
volume], 33 double page color woodblock prints, 14 x 21.5 cm
very good, center gutter tight on some illustrations.R A R E
Else a very good copy of an exceptionally RARE work. The
contents consists of various subjects from nature i.e.:
fish, birds, geese, monkeys, turtles, foxes, mice,
rabbits, bats, crayfish, fish, crabs, lobsters, insects,
flowers, bamboo, landscapes, scholar's rocks, persimmon,
fruits, snake, mole &c.
*
This is one of Kyosai's more obscure works & perhaps one of
his last books. Kyosai has been widely collected and
appreciated in Japan, his works are quite scarce.
*
A charming and most delicate work, done in pastel-colors,
woodblock printed on hand made thin tissue type paper. In
volume 2, some center gutters are a bit stuck together, but
this was common for books of this format, in an effort to
keep them together, otherwise a solid & nice copy. The work
was roughly color printed, each painting covers two
pages with a center fold, and is signed in the block by
the aritst. It is in remarkably very good condition given
the fact that it was printed on such fine and thin paper.
One or two small tears or defects, else clean, good registry
an unsoiled, by and large a good example. Contained in a new
blue cloth folding Chitsu case.
*
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
*
*
*
Londdon [1993], British Museum: illustrated on p.144, plate
#97.
*
H. Kerlen: CATALGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS AND
MAPS...p.198, items #477 & 448.
*
J. Meech-Pekarik: THE WORLD OF THE MEIJI PRINT
*
L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, p.93. *
*
Riccar Art Museum's: EXHIBITION OF KAWANABE KYOSAI'S PRINTS
& ILLUSTRATED BOOKS FROM FUKTOMI TARO COLLECTION: p.36-38,
illustrating 4 pages from this work, 2 are in full color.
*
A FINE EXAMPLE OF HASUI WORK
780 KAWASE, Hasui.
KOI NOBORI: BOY'S FESTIVAL AT TOYOHAMA, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE.
[A Color Shin-hanga Woodblock Print]
[Tokyo 1958, Watanabe]. An Oban print, very good, sheet size
27 x 39.5 cm., print size 24 x 36.5 cm.,artist pencil signed
signature of Hasui & title in English at the bottom margin,
margin Watanabe seal.
***
***
***
.
.
This excellent work was singled out among a scant few by
Watanabe in his KAWASE HASUI MOKUHAN GASHU book to be
illustrated as a full color page example #489, on p.148.
.
Clearly Watanabe felt this print to be worthy of such a
large scale illustration.
.
***
Nicely designed & executed, this work celebrates Boy's Day
Festival [Tangu no seku] with the Koi No Bori flying in all
its glory.
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A charming and quaint view of traditional Japanese houses
and a narrow alley-way with a blue sky raging ! Suitable
for framing and display.
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SMALL EDITION:
This lovely woodblock print was likely done in a Limited
Edition of 2-300 copies although not stated.
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PENCIL TEXT AT BOTTOM MARGIN:
"Boy's Festival at Toyohama, Kagawa pref. Hasui Kawase" is
written in pencil in the lower margin.
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$3400
website.
$391
781 KEENE, Donald.
NO THE CLASSICAL THEATRE OF JAPAN.
Tokyo [1970], Kodansha. Black cloth, very good, dj., folio,
16 x 37 cm., photos by H. Kaneko, 311p., index, bibliography
list of Noh plays, 24 tipped-in color, 388 b.w. photos,
former owner's name stamped, else bright copy, in slipcase.
A SUPERB, NAIVE AND TENDER WORK OF CHARACTURES
782 KEISAI, Kitao.
KEISAI RYAKU GA SHIKI:SIMPLIFIED FORMS OF PAINTING BY KEISA
[Alternate English Title: "METHODS OF CURSIVE DRAWING."
Edo 1799, Suwahara. Stitched wrs., covers well rubbed, soiled, contents clean, solid, 31 double folded leaves [62p].,
large size, ca. 18 x 26 cm., 62 pages of woodlbock colored
illustrations, back cover there, its paper covering gone.
A fascinating and unusual book. This is a famous book by a
Kitao Masayoshi, aka by studio names: Kuwagata Keisai et
al., [1764- 1824]. Per Lawrence and we summarize, he was a
celebrated Ukiyo-e painter, printmaker and illustrator born
in Suruga province. He was also the star pupil of Kitao
Shigemasa, and worked until 1797 as an Ukiyo-e artist under
the 'Go' or studio name of Kitao Masayoshi, designing
numerous prints & and illustrating books.
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In 1797, he became the official painter to the Daimyo of
Tsuyama & was also given some training by Kano Eisen'in.
He took his grandmother's name of Kuwagata and then began
to work in the Kano school style. Eventually retired and
became a lay monk. He is known for his subtle and tender
lines, his prints of lowers done with delicacy. His work
is charming, expressing innocence and with remarkable
delicacy and softness.
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The current work is a collection of his color drawings of
mostly human figures with a sprinkling of a few animals.
Hokusai was influenced by his unique style, which found its
way into the his famous series title: HOKUSAI MANGA. These
caricature are done with naive innocence, with a dash of fun
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intended, and some irony. The work shows a great diversity
in his ability to draw and perceive the Japanese people of
the late 18th century. Delicately pastel colored, revealing
his zest for life. A wide variety and large number of
his quaint drawings are presented in this book. A delight
to behold ! For a companion volume in the same style on
animals, birds, fish, insects, please inquire for his CHOJU
RYAKU GASHIKI.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
This famous work has been highly collected over the last 200
years by the most famous libraries and collectors worldwide. It is cited in most of the standard bibliographies.
Most cite the date as 1795 however oar's clearly states the
date as Kansei 11th year, or 1799. It is possible that some
bibliographers are citing the preface date. Ours clearly has
a dated colophon of the above year.
There is some distinct confusion between the first edition &
some later editions, which bear alternate titles:
KEISAI RYAKUGA-SHIKI & JIMBUTSU RYAKUGA-SHIKI. See below for
some evidence of this problem.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY REFERENCES:
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C.H. Mitchell: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE NANGA,
MARUYAMA, SHIJO AND OTHER RELATED SCHOOLS OF JAPAN, p.453.
He wrongly cites Toda: 210, with a different title:
JIMBUTSU RYAKUGA SHIKI.
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H. Kerlen: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS AND MAPS
IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, p.553-4, #1351.
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3. K. Toda: THE RYERSON COLLECTION OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, p.215, but he cites an 1856 edition .
being a reprint.
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3. L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS. p.99.
item E.2514-1925 seems to be the same as the one cited in
Toda, but inaccurately thinks this is volume 3 of a set.
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4. Louise Brown: BLOCK PRINTING & BOOK ILLUTRATION IN JAPAN
cites on p.124 two separate entries for a book with this
title: first states 1795 "Rare;" second cites what looks
like a reprint: "...2 small volumes, not dated ca. 18091810 colors."
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5. L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS, p.75 for more
details. Due to the artist's several "studio names" used,
there is a tendency to confusion as to his correct name.
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KSM: 8-47-1
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KRAFT vol. 3, no. 556.
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Corbin 399 with title: Keisai Ryakuga-shiki
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Duret 179
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Haviland [xviii] 582, 97 quoting the wrong title:
JIMBUTSU RYAKUGA-SHIKI, which is an entirely different book.
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Hayashi 1557. According to him, some later issues bore
the titles KEISAI RYAKUGA-SHIKI & JIMBUTSU RYAKUGA-SHIKI,
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Hubert 39
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Javal [I] 97
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Odin 105, 106, 107
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L. Brown: p.124
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783 KEISAI, Masayoshi.
RYAKU GA EN: SIMPLE DRAWINGS BY KEISAI.
[Edo 1808, Suharaya]. Orange stitched wrs., very good, minor
cover soil, contents clean, 18 x 26 cm., 30 double-folded
leaves = 60p. in all, 2 are text pages, 56 pages color woodblock printed illustrations.COMPLETE IN 1 VOL. FIRST EDITION
A lovely book with a large number of color drawings and
sketches. These lovely caricature drawings reflect the
daily life of
the Japanese engaged in all sorts of activities. Reminiscent
of the Hokusai MANGA. Consisting of a large number of vivid
and humorous sketches of Japanese life in the early 19th
century. A delightful work ! Illustrated in tender pastel
colors.
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EDITION:
This is the very rare and obscure true FIRST EDITION,
published per the colophon in the back as Bunka 5th year
[1808] edition. Except for Dawes [see below], all of the
other references below list this title as the 1823 date, a
posthumous edition.
.
There seems to be a bit of a controversy regarding the
actual title. While the front cover clearly shows the title
to be RYAKU GA EN, other bibliographers cite an alternate
titles KEISAI RYAKU GA EN, et al. per below references. It
is one in the same book, but the later 1823 edition may use
a variant title, causing confusion.
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REFERENCES:
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L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS,p.100
cites this exact 1808 edition, see 2nd from top entry.
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C. Mitchell: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE NANGA, MARUYAMA,
SHIJO AND OTHER RELATED SCHOOLS OF JAPAN: A Bibliography:
p.453, 2nd entry from the top, cites artist's name as
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Kuwagata Keisai, an alternate "studio name" for Keisai.
*
K. Toda: THE RYERSON COLLECTION OF JAPANESE AND CHNESE
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS: p.215 with title Keisai Ryakuga-en, see
illustrations on pl210-213.
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Harley H. Bartlett & Hide Shohara: JAPANESE BOTANY DURING
THE PERIOD OF WOOD-BLOCK PRINTING: p.174, exhibit
58,illustrated as figure 48. He does not cite any date. Our
copy does not have the same illustration as figure 48, so we
believe that Bartlett was citing the later edition of the
book.
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Hayashi 1654
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Javal [I] 145 with title Keisai Ryakuga
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Odin 118 with title Keisai Ryakuga
*
Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS p.75 does solve this
mystery by noting that one of Keisai's studio names
is also Kitao Masayoshi, as per Chibbett. Keisai
1764-1824, was a pupil of Kitao Shigemasa a famous
natural history painter of birds, flowers & animals.
A skilful painter in the Kano style, who later retired to
become a Buddhist monk.
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NOT IN:
H. Kerlen: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS AND
MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS
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$762
A FASCINATING STUDY OF JAPAN'S EARLY ART WORK
784 KIDDER, J. Edward.
THE BIRTH OF JAPANESE ART.
London [1965] Allen. Buff cloth, 209p., bibliography, index,
dj., maps, 99 color and b.w. plates, oversize, small folio,
clean solid copy.
The author, a recognized authority on early Japanese art,
has in this book enabled the English-speaking reader to examine this rare material in the light of modern scholarship.
The photographer Kenishi Ozawa, travelled extensively with
the author throughout Japan to obtain a series of unrivalled
photos to illustrate this book.
EARLY BUDDHIST JAPAN.
New York [1972], Prager. Blue cloth, very good, dj., 212p.,
index, 90 b. w. photos, 61 drawings, 6 maps, 1 table, very
solid clean copy, in likewise dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
Excellent archaelogical-art historic study. Covering early
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Buddhism in Japan, coinage and the economy, Shinto ritual
sites, ceramic wares, land allotment, city planning, administration, military headquarters and fortifications, palaces,
temples, burial practices and the cult of relics, stone carvings and monuments. A scholarly work, excellent coverage.
Also taking into account the architectural work of the time.
$10
MAJOR RESOURCE ON JAPANESE ART REFERENCE
JAPANESE TEMPLES: Sculpture, Painting, Gardens
& Architecture.
Tokyo [1964], Bijutsu Shuppan. Brown cloth, 554p., glossary
bibliography, 2 maps, 14 color, 306 b.w. photos, 26 x 35 cm.
tall folio, very clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
A superbly photographed detailed study showing each temple
with its contents, external environment, and locating it on
the map. This extraordinary work shows in great detail with
the assistance of close-up photography the Buddhist images,
their setting, artistic design, temple structure, surrounding gardens, stone work, paths, roofs, interior views, floors
and adjacent objects. Overall, the most excellent source yet
on these old and breath-taking holy places. A great work.
MAJOR RESOURCE ON JAPANESE ART REFERENCE
JAPANESE TEMPLES: Sculpture, Painting, Gardens
& Architecture.
Tokyo [1964,] Bijutsu Shuppan. Brown cloth, 554p.,glossary,
bibliography, 2 maps, 14 color, 306 b. w. photos, 26 x 35 cm
$31
small folio, very good, dark stain on back cover text NOT
affected, contents clean, solid, tight.
FIRST EDITION
A superbly photographed detailed study showing each temple
with its contents, external environment, and locating it on
the map. This extraordinary work shows in great detail with
the assistance of close-up photography the Buddhist images,
their setting, artistic design, temple structure, surrounding gardens, stone work, paths, roofs, interior views, floors
and adjacent objects. Overall, the most excellent source yet
on these old and breath-taking holy places. A great work.
$24
JAPAN BEFORE BUDDHISM.
New York [1959], Praeger. Orange, index, bibliography, notes
108 color 7 b.w. plates, photos, line drawings & maps, dj.
A scholarly archaeological study, artifacts well described,
clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
$10
MASTERPIECES OF JAPANESE SCULPTURE.
Tokyo [1961], Bijutsu. Buff cloth, very good, folio, 328p.,
bibliography, notes, appendices, 192 b.w. photographs. This
work covers the period 552-1333 A.D., clean solid copy.
An important art history & resource.
FIRST EDITION
This excellent scholarly work covers the prehistoric & protohistoric periods before 552 A.D., the Asuka, Hakuho, Nara,
Heian and Kamakura periods. With focus on the stone age sculptures, animals heads, female figurines, bronze age settlement patterns, Korean contributions, early Buddhism in Japan
the leadership of Prince Shotoku, chinese models supplanting
Korean, building of Yakushiji. The Tempyo era, establisment
of the capital at Nara on a Chinese plan, major temple construction, new materials & techniques emplotye. Konin & Jogan
eras, the capital is moved to Kyoto, mergin of Buddhism with
Shinto, new sects of Tendai and Shingon. The introduction of
Zen from China, Unkei and his workshop, architectural decoration. A very careful and detailed study of the artistic themes throughout Japan's long tradition of art history.SCARCE
$29
790 KINCAID, Mrs. Paul. [Viola].
JAPANESE GARDEN AND FLORAL ART.
New York [1966], Hearthside. Grey cloth, 189p., index, 99
b.w. photos, glossary, very clean solid copy, in likewise
dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
This work covers both Japanese gardens and the art of flower
arrangement, with an introduction to Japanese aesthetics,
Bonkei, Bonseki, and Bonsai, with a useful commentary and
advise on going to Japan.Also an excellent essay on Ikebana.
$5
AN EXCELLENT GUIDE TO THE ZEN TEMPLE
791 KINKAKU-JI TEMPLE.
A SHORT HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE KINKAKU-JI.
[Golden Pavillion]
[Kyoto n.d.ca 1933]. A small folded pamphlet, 4p. English
text, folds down to 8.5 x 15.5 cm., very good.
The Kinkaku-ji temple or properly called Rokuon-ji temple
belongs to the Zen Buddhist sect. It was a pleasure house of
Saionji Kimitsugu. At the end of the 14th century, Ashikaga
Yoshimitsu abdicate the Shogunate and retired to this place,
and became a Buddhist Monk. This small but detailed work
is an excellent guide to the temple & its surrounding beautiful gardens. With an historical background essay.
A MAJOR REFERENCE TO "LIVING NETSUKE" CARVERS
792 KINSEY, Miriam.
CONTEMPORARY NETSUKE.
$31
Rutland, [1983], Tuttle. Brown cloth, very clean, 108 color,
143 b.w. photos, dealer list, bibliography, glossary, index,
close-up photo studies of 27 leading artists, slipcase, very
very bright solid copy, in nice dust jacket.
An authoritative guide to the Netsuke of today, tracing the
historical background of the art, examining the current
state, knowledge that every collector needs concerning the
authenticity, workmanship and materials.
.
A wealth of information on the subjects, techniques,
investment, reading of over 110 signatures, brief
biographies of contemporary carvers, of Netsuke & Okimono.
.
Photo essay showing the creation of a Netsuke, numerous
sketches picturing legendary themes.
.
Superb work on "Living Art of Netsuke."
.
Introduction by the late actor and collector, Hans Conried.
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$51
A MAJOR REFERENCE TO "LIVING NETSUKE" CARVERS
793 KINSEY, Miriam.
CONTEMPORARY NETSUKE.
Rutland, [1987], Tuttle. Brown cloth, as new, 108 color,
143 b.w. photos, dj., dealer list, bibliography, glossary,
index, close-up studies of 27 leading artists, very clean
& bright copy, like new, unused, slipcase,unclipped fine dj.
An authoritative guide to the Netsuke of today, tracing the
historical background of the art, examining the current
state, knowledge that every collector needs concerning the
authenticity, workmanship and materials.
.
A wealth of information on the subjects, techniques,
investment, reading of over 110 signatures, brief
biographies of contemporary carvers, of Netsuke & Okimono.
.
Photo essay showing the creation of a Netsuke, numerous
sketches picturing legendary themes.
.
Superb work on "Living Art of Netsuke."
.
Introduction by the late actor and collector, Hans Conried.
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$49
794 KIRBY, John B. Jr.
FROM THE CASTLE TO TEAHOUSE: Japanese Architecture of the
Momoyama Period.
Rutland [1962], Tuttle. Black cloth, very good, 222p., index
appendix or list of castles & temples, bibliography, 268 b w
photos, clean solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
An excellent architectural resource, covers the castle,
Shoin mansion, Sukiya tea house, paintings, gardens, gates.
.
It also covers in much details specific Momoyama style
castles, their components: gates, buildings, gardens &c.
Temple style and gardens, gates, structures and bridges.
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A very nicely organized & well illustrated study.
$20
LOVELY & QUITE EARLY COLOR PRINT OF SAN FRANCISCO JAPANESE
795 KISEN CO.
THE KISEN CO. SILK HOUSE DIRECT IMPORTER OF JAPANESE ART
AND DRY GOODS.
San Francisco n.d. ca. [1890], n.p. A single Japanese woodblock print, color printed by hand on hand-made Washi paper,
13.5 x 21.5 cm. very good, with unusual silver color, in the
period frame and glazed 19.5 x 26 cm. UNUSUAL EPHEMERAL WORK
A lovely and most obscure color example. This print shows
two elaborately dressed silk Kimono-clad women. They both
wear stunning and beautiful Kimono and Obi. They stand on a
bridge with the full moon in the background, during the hot
and sultry August Obon Festival season. A delicate willow
bough graces the foreground, with a lantern-lit pleasure
boat in river below. One girl holds a fan to ward off the
mosquitos & heat. "The Kisen Co., Silk House Direct Importers of Japanese Art and Dry Goods San Francisco Cal." is at
the lower right corner, with a dog's tail & rear foot barely
showing. A great ephemeral piece representing early Japanese
in San Francisco.
796 KISHIDA, Hideto.
$51
[Tokyo 1935] Board of Tourist Industry]. Stiff wrs., 128p.,
very good, color frontis, b.w. plates, covers bit dusty and
soiled, contents clean. solid.
FIRST EDITION
Shrines, temples, dwellings, palaces, castles. Sound history
from about 1870 & interesting views, by an expert devoted to
simplicity, comfort and national expression. A useful work.
$12
Tokyo [1940], Japan Travel Bureau. Stiff wrs.,very good,139p
color frontis, many b.w. plates, very clean solid copy.
$26
Tokyo [1948], Japan Travel Bureau. Stiff wrs., very good
139p., color frontis, b.w. plates, last page stamped with:
"Printed in occupied Japan 1948" very clean solid copy.
$10
Tokyo [1953], JTB. Blue cloth, very good, revised edition,
140p., 2 color, 100 b.w. photos, 9 plans, clean solid copy.
A MOST UNUSUAL PHOTO ALBUM SHOWING THE CAPTURE & SADISM
800 KITAI, Reiko.
REIKO GACHO: THE CAPTURE AND SADISM OF REIKO.
Tokyo 1952, Akebono Shobo. Silver boards, stitch-bound album
25.5 x 18 cm., 8 b. w. nude pictures of Reiko's capture and
sadism. AUTHOR'S SIGNED, LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION 300 COPIES
SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR
An unusual sadistic and erotic pictorial story. Shows the
ambush and capture of Reiko. How her captures stripped her
$7
naked, roped and bound her. She was then carried away to an
undisclosed location. There she was tormented, beaten with a
bamboo pole, legs spread apart and tied to a bamboo pole
while she was forced to look at her miserable state in a
mirror. Thrown on the snow naked she was kicked & beaten and
tormented with a feather by another woman, and raped by bad
and ugly men.
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$248
AN EXCELLENT MONOGRAPH ON ASIAN BAMBOO & THEIR ARTISTIC USE
801 KITAO, Harumichi.
FORMATION OF BAMBOO.
Tokyo [1958], Shokokusha. Green cloth, very good, 131p., 132
b.w. photos, captions and text in both English and Japanese,
FIRST EDITION
An expository essay, this text covers the formation, growing
state, customs, manners, garden, Sukiya, music instruments,
tea ceremony, techniques and popular arts related to bamboo.
This monography on Japan's oldest natural resource is directed to both the Japanese and English speaking peoples, with
text in both Japanese & English. Fourteen varieties of bamboo used in application towards art and cultural activities
covered. The refined manor in which the Japanese use this
material is fascintating and is a lesson in good taste. RARE
$26
802 KITAOJI, Rosanjin.
CERAMIC ART OF KITAOJI ROSANJIN: Three American Collections.
[Tokyo 1964 Benrido]. Stiff wrappers, 7.25 x 10.25 inches,93
pages,12 color, 85 b.w. photos, appendices, chronology, seal
& signature index, with English text by Elise Grilli, very
clean, solid copy.
FIRST EDITION
This catalogue covers the works in the collections of Alice
Boney, Edwin Hewitt & Sidney Cardozo. These collections show
the great variety and individual talent of his works fired
at the Kita Kamakura and other kilns. He was a Tenkoku or
calligraphic wood carving artist by profession, but turned
to ceramics in his later years. His forms & designs are superbly executed and expertly applied.
$54
A SUPERB & LARGE FORMAT REFERENCE WORK
803 KLEIN, A.
A CONNOISSEUR'S GUIDE TO JAPANESE CERAMICS.
London [1984], Alpine. Blue cloth, 275p., small folio, dust
jacket,18 x 32.5 cm.,275p., 40 color, 263 b.w. photos,index,
maps, glossary, Japanese province list, marks, chronology,
bibliography, clean solid copy, clean dj.
FIRST EDITION
A definitive work, comoprehensive in nature. Covers the
prehistoric and medieval wares, earthen and stonewares. Also
addressing the development of porcelains, to the Meiji
period with focus on the period of modern studio ceramics.
This is a valuable reference for any collector of Japanese
ceramics.
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Large format, stunning color plates, with substantial list
of Japanese potters in Romanized letters, Japanese, with
dates. Useful for reading the foot of ceramics.
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A FIRST NUDE VIEW OF JAPAN'S [& KOREAN] TOP FASHION MODELS
804 KNAPP, Curtis.
CATWALK: FASHION MODELS OF JAPAN.
Boston [1993], Tuttle Studio. White cloth,very clean, folio,
50 b.w. photographic plates + two more on the dust jacket,
foreword by A.D. Coleman, solid in very nice dust jacket, a
"like new" copy.
This is the first book ever done with Japan's most famous
fashion models, who have never posed nude before.
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Told that it was "impossible" by the Japanese, the
photographer worked several years to complete. Through
$22
working hard, he was able to convince some 39 of the most
beautiful models to pose nude for him.
.
Hitherto, Knapp was famous for photographing Warhol,
Giorno, Burroughs, Lilly, Lichtenstein, Anderson, Eno and
Bryne, he also worked regularly for GQ & Esquire magazines.
.
This highly sensitive work shows the exotic Asian charm that
has captivated fashion designers & buyers from Milano and
Paris to Tokyo. Having gained the confidence of the Japanese
models, he used infrared film and captured stunning images
like never before.
.
An essay on "self-exposure" from Japan !
.
We have heard from a reliable source and model, that
many of these young models are actually Koreans.
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Color scans of this and other books are posted to our
website. .
AN EARLY PRIMARY RESOURCE
805 KNOX, Thomas W.
ADVENTURES OF TWO YOUTHS IN A JOURNEY TO JAPAN AND CHINA.
New York [1879], Harper. Red decorated cloth, very clean,map
421p., colored frontis, 337 b.w. illustrations, sharp tight
copy, b.w. illustrations, bit of minor wear to spine head &
tail, tiny bit corners, 16.5 x 23 cm. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION
Covering the trip from the East coast to California, on the
Pacific, incidents of a whaling voyage. Arrival in Japan,
from Yokohama to Tokyo, the sights of the Eastern Capital or
Yedo, Asakusa and Uyeno, visit to Tokyo's first National
Fair, walks and talks in Tokyo.
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JAPAN:
Excursion to the Daibutsu and Enoshima, the sights, on the
road to Fujiyama, the ascent, Hara-Kiri [Japanese suicide],
Sumo wrestlers, theatrical entertainments, Japanese art,
something about Japanese women, from Yokohama to Kobe &
Osaka, and a trip down to Nagasaki.
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CHINA:
To Shanghai, voyage up the great river Yang-tse, Tai-Ping
Revolution, from Shanghai to Pekin, to the Great Wall, Hong
Kong and Canton, signts & scenes in Canton.
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$56
Nice travel
resource.
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guide and insight, and excellent early primary
$94
AN EARLY PRIMARY RESOURCE
806 KNOX, Thomas W.
ADVENTURES OF TWO YOUTHS IN A JOURNEY TO JAPAN AND CHINA.
New York 1881, Harper. Red decorated cloth, very good, map,
colored frontis, 338 b. w. illustrations, 421p., map, very
clean, crisp copy, right corner of p.293 torn, no text loss,
else clean.
S C A R C E
Covering the trip from the East coast to California, on the
Pacific, incidents of a whaling voyage. Arrival in Japan,
from Yokohama to Tokyo, the sights of the Eastern Capital or
Yedo, Asakusa and Uyeno, visit to Tokyo's first National
Fair, walks and talks in Tokyo.
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JAPAN:
Excursion to the Daibutsu and Enoshima, the sights, on the
road to Fujiyama, the ascent, Hara-Kiri [Japanese suicide],
Sumo wrestlers, theatrical entertainments, Japanese art,
something about Japanese women, from Yokohama to Kobe &
Osaka, and a trip down to Nagasaki.
*
CHINA:
To Shanghai, voyage up the great river Yang-tse, Tai-Ping
Revolution, from Shanghai to Pekin, to the Great Wall, Hong
Kong and Canton, signts & scenes in Canton.
*
Nice travel guide and insight, and excellent early primary
resource.
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FASCINATING EARLY RESOURCE ON BUILDING RUSTIC TEA ROOMS
$61
807 KOBAYASHI, Jokichi.
SUKIYA KOH ZOH HOH: THE DESIGN & BUILDING OF TEA CEREMONY
HOUSE & ROOMS.
Osaka 1902, Hasegawa. Stitched blue wrappers, 5 volume set,
complete, contents very good: vol. 3 & 5 have had the leading edges knawed off: vol 3 has minor intrusion into bit of
the text, vol. 5 just the margin, 21+20+26+23+13 double folded leaves, with 89 lovely illustrations.
.
This work is entirely woodblock printed by hand on
hand-made Washi paper, with Japanese text.
.
It begins with vol. 1 which discusses and illustrates
various floor plans, profile views of the sides of the
structure and roof.
.
Vol. 2 shows the interior, use of rustic and natural trees
for vertical supports and on the important visually
aesthetic places for proper internal decor. Also the use of
bamboo screening within the window frames.
.
Vol. 3 depicts the construction and placement of built-in
tables & shelves, Tokunoma, metal hooks for scrolls,
out-door tea garden and tea room.
.
Vol. 4 shows more garden layout, placement of stones,
various stone lanterns, rustic entrance gate, side
lattice work and finish internal tea room shelves.
.
Volume 5 contains precise dimensions for the various
construction of all parts of the projects, for carpenters
and architects.
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A very unusual resource & can be applied to practical
application, since the dimensions are in the pre-metric
days, given in "Shaku & Tsun" which roughly corresponds to
Western feet & inches.
.
An excellent, useful & valuable source for all tea ceremony
& tea room lovers.
***
$476
808 KOBAYASHI, Takeshi.
NARA BUDDHIST ART: TODAI-JI.
New York [1975], Weatherhill. Blue cloth,very clean,43 color
117 b.w. photo plates, 5 b. w. illustrations, foldout color
plate, 157p., bright, solid as new copy in nice dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION
Superb, scholarly art reference source.
.
Addressing Buddhism as a unifying force, Emperor Shomu & the
Fujiwara. Establishment of Provincial Temples. Plans for
constructing the Great Buddha. Kinsho-ji & the Shikongo
Shin.
.
Great Buddha and the Todai-ji. Construction of the Great
Buddha, Todai-ji and its buildings. Vicissitudes of the
Great Buddha. Other Nara-period works at Todai-ji.
.
The Shaka and the Taho Buddha�s in the Kaidan-in. Mandala of
the Nigatsudono Kannon Bosatsu. The Todai-ji & Nara
schools of sculpture.
.
A valuable art history and resource.
*
A SUPERB JAPANESE DESIGN BOOK USED BY ARTISANS
809 [KOBAYASHI, Yonezo.]
MOYO MON CHO SHOSHIKI HINA-GATA : DESIGN BOOK OF DECORATIONS
& FAMILY CRESTS FOR VARIOUS CRAFTS

art of Japanese - Rare Oriental Books Company

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