Netsuke - Japanese Life and Legend in Miniature .
by Symmes, Edwin C
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Zurich, Switzerland
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About This Item
Rutland, Charles E. Tuttle, 1982. Kl.4°, 199 S., 350 meist farb Abb., OLwd. m. OU., Tadellos Featuring dozens of Japanese netsuke masterpieces and extensive commentary, this Japanese art book is a treasured collector's item.Netsuke are superb miniature carvings, usually less than two inches high, that have been created by Japanese artists for over three hundred years. During that time, they have portrayed almost every aspect of life and culture in Japan.These tiny carvings were traditionally used to prevent the cord attached to a gentleman's medicine box or tobacco pouch from slipping through the belt of his kimono. Today they are highly collectible works of art.Netsuke: Japanese Life and Legend in Miniature presents over seventy full-page color photographs of netsuke in enchanting settings. The accompanying text gives technical details about the netsuke as well as interesting commentaries relating the pieces to Japanese life and legend. Information on the carvers has also been provided whenever possible. Text: engl. 010
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- Bookseller
- antiquariat peter petrej (CH)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Netsuke - Japanese Life and Legend in Miniature .
- Author
- Symmes, Edwin C
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Rutland, Charles E. Tuttle, 1982
- Keywords
- Kunstgewerbe Kunstgewerbe - allgemein, Japan
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Zürich, April 2018, Peter Petrej
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We, the antiquarian bookshop peter petrej, only record the necessary data. They are solely used for transacting the order and to facilitate the purchase of the repeated customers. With the order the customer accepts receiving our newsletter with the latest offers per e-mail. All personal data are confidental and will never be passed to third parties.
Terms of payment
Invoices are to be paid within 15 days. For first orders we reserve delivery after payment in advance. In case of delay of payment, the second reminder is charged at an extra cost of CHF 10.00. Also, other additional costs are charged to the customer.
Sales return
In the event of a well-founded claim, the merchandise can be returned upon consultation within 14 days. If the claim turns out to be unsubstantiated, or the damage is the result from improper handling by the customer etc., all the costs are charged to the customer. Returns are only accepted with the invoice enclosed. Damages during shipment have to be notified within 48 hours. Otherwise the refund expires. Return upon dissatisfaction is excluded.
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We are subject only to Swiss law. Place of venue is Zurich.
Zürich, April 2018, Peter Petrej
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- Miniature
- A book that is less then 3 inches in width and ...