The Handbook to the Bowes Museum of Japanese Art-Work is a comprehensive guide to the extensive collection of Japanese art housed at Streatlam Towers in Liverpool. Written by James Lord Bowes and published in 1894, the book provides detailed descriptions and historical context for the various pieces on display, including ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, and metalwork. The author also includes information on the acquisition and display of the collection, as well as the cultural significance of Japanese art in the late 19th ...
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The Handbook to the Bowes Museum of Japanese Art-Work is a comprehensive guide to the extensive collection of Japanese art housed at Streatlam Towers in Liverpool. Written by James Lord Bowes and published in 1894, the book provides detailed descriptions and historical context for the various pieces on display, including ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, and metalwork. The author also includes information on the acquisition and display of the collection, as well as the cultural significance of Japanese art in the late 19th century. This handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Japanese art and culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of collecting and displaying art in the late Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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