First published in 1924, no book had ever before emerged dealing with Netsukes, one of the most fascinating and interesting forms of expression of the Japanese in art. Netsukes are the exquisitely carved and infinitely varied little knobs used by the Japanese to keep from slipping all kinds of articles which are hung from girdles. For collectors who cannot afford originals in most of the arts, Netsukes offer an alluring field. Here is a branch in which originals are accessible. The Netsuke is a work of art that can only ...
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First published in 1924, no book had ever before emerged dealing with Netsukes, one of the most fascinating and interesting forms of expression of the Japanese in art. Netsukes are the exquisitely carved and infinitely varied little knobs used by the Japanese to keep from slipping all kinds of articles which are hung from girdles. For collectors who cannot afford originals in most of the arts, Netsukes offer an alluring field. Here is a branch in which originals are accessible. The Netsuke is a work of art that can only exist once in this world. It is found in Japan only and like the leaves of the trees, there are never two pieces of it alike. This book describes, in a fascinating way, whether you are a collector or the subject is new to you, the use and various kinds of Netsukes, the method of their carving, their subjects, the many extant collections, their history and their mythology.
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Add this copy of Netsukes to cart. $10.00, fair condition, Sold by RPL Library Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rochester, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Hacker Art Books.
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Fair. No Jacket. Size: 6 1/4" x 9 1/4"; FAIR/ NO DUST JACKET. Former Library Book. xvii, [1], 175 pp. Text and unmarked except for usual library treatments. Illustrated with 16 plates in b/w. Green buckram boards lettered in gilt at spine, lettering very faded, boards slightly scuffed, corners rubbed. Joints and hinges good, binding firm.
Add this copy of Netsukes to cart. $12.60, good condition, Sold by Booketeria rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Antonio, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Hacker Art Books.
Add this copy of Netsukes to cart. $13.00, good condition, Sold by Books of Texas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York City, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Hacker Art Books.
Add this copy of Netsukes to cart. $49.95, very good condition, Sold by Affordable Collectibles rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Hacker Art Books.
Add this copy of Netsukes to cart. $57.37, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Hacker Art Books.
Add this copy of Netsukes to cart. $100.00, good condition, Sold by Moe's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1924 by Duffield & Company.
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Good in Poor jacket. First book in English on the subject of netsukes. Scarce jacket. Some discoloration in first few pages, otherwise clean throughout.