Carving Japanese Netsuke
Posted on Saturday, August 26th, 2006 at 1:03 am
Carved Ivory Netsuke – Twin Japanese Samurai
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Japanese Treasures: The Art of Netsuke Carving in the Toledo Museum of Art $11.95 The Toledo Museum of Art has an outstanding collection of more than 250 netsuke. Fifty examples are highlighted. Chapter One relates the history of netsuke. Chapter Two illustrates the most popular types using additional examples in the collection. Chapter Three explores materials, some information about the carvers, and techniques. Selected bibliography. Index…. |
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Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners $12.46 The intricately carved Japanese miniatures known as netsuke are among the most sought-after collectibles today. From their ancient beginnings as practical accessories to the kimono, the tiny figures became increasingly elaborate, evolving into stunning works of art. This comprehensive how-to guide takes readers through the process of carving their own amazing netsuke in six step-by-step projects a… |
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Netsuke Japanese Life and Legend in Miniature $24.95 Netsuke are exquisite reminders of three centuries of Japanese life. In tiny sculptural masterworks, most under two inches high and originally destined to keep the cord attached to a gentleman’s snuffbox from slipping through the belt of his kimono, the myths, legends, and cultural history of Japan is recorded. Tiny Buddhas, grinning female poets of the sixteenth century, monkeys, jesters, and cra… |