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| Chinese Folk Art in American Collections. Early 15th through Early 20th Centuries.
TSENG YU-HO ECKE. Stock ID: 70492 Black and white illustrations, 98pp, bibliography, little worn colour paperback covers with light wear, large square octavo, internally sound and clean. This informative catalog from the exhibition of the same name focuses on the folkarts of China and displays the artistry and craftsmanship of the Chinese people. Includes sections on wooden utensils, bamboo basketry and other types of weaving, cotton fabric, lacquered leather, metalwork including silver and pewter, wooden statues and woodblock prints. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 70492) ... more |
AU$30.00 |
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| Mingei. Japanese Folk Art.
SAINT-GILLES, AMAURY. Stock ID: 70495 Colour and black and white, 191pp, select bibliography, elegant bookplate tipped in front free endpaper, paperback covers, very good copy. Richly illustrated and comprehensive survey of the history and characteristcs of Japanese folk art (mingei). Includes chapters on painting, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, lacquer and textiles. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 70495) ... more |
AU$35.00 |
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| Crafts and Trades of Japan. With Doll-and-Flower Arrangements.
CHANDLER, BILLIE T. Stock ID: 73994 11 photographic illustrations by Shigemasa Nagai. 56pp, inscription and laid down photograph one prelim, edges yellowed, decorative silk patterned boards, plastic protective cover, small square octavo. A charming little book describing and depicting traditional crafts of Japan through doll-and-flower arrangements. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 73994) ... more |
AU$25.00 |