Fired in the kilns of Arita, Japan, eight miles south of the seaport town after which it was named, Imari porcelain is distinguished by the beautiful visual effects produced by its blue underglaze and color overglaze enamels. In THE STORY OF IMARI, author Goro Shimura describes the cultural and historical significance of these prized porcelain bowls, plates, vases, teacups, and other wares. Examining the artistry and stories behind specific pieces, Shimura analyzes their glazes, patterns, motifs, and functions, weaving in ...
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Fired in the kilns of Arita, Japan, eight miles south of the seaport town after which it was named, Imari porcelain is distinguished by the beautiful visual effects produced by its blue underglaze and color overglaze enamels. In THE STORY OF IMARI, author Goro Shimura describes the cultural and historical significance of these prized porcelain bowls, plates, vases, teacups, and other wares. Examining the artistry and stories behind specific pieces, Shimura analyzes their glazes, patterns, motifs, and functions, weaving in tales of emperors, tea ceremonies, cranes, surfing rabbits, and more. This is Imari in all its colorful glory, from the grandest histories to the smallest details.
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Good. Size: 9x6x1; Hardcover book with dust jacket. Dust jacket has minor rubbing to corners. Cover has rubbing to corners and ends of spine. Pages are clean. No writing found inside or out. Binding is tight, pages are secure. Our books are described as accurately as possible and come with our problem-free easy return policy. We like happy customers! Our items are always shipped within 2 business days.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Size: 10x0x10; Good++. Gently used hardback. Only slight wear to boards. Light scuffing to the jacket. Odor free. No owners' names/labels. Text is clean, unmarked. (Shelf: M1) Books are carefully sealed in waterproof mailers and then boxed to prevent damage during transit.
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Very Good. 2008. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Quarto. 200 pp. Profusely illustrated. Mild shelf wear and scuffing to dust jacket. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. (Subject: Asian Art).
