Ningyo Japanese Dolls /Beautifully Illustrated / Book

Description: NINGYO The Art of the Japanese Doll, Tuttle Publishing, 2005. On the title page there is a signed inscription from the author "Enjoy the journey". "This first comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls published in English focuses on six of the primary categories dolls-gosho palace dolls, hina Girl's Day dolls, musha Boy's Day dolls, isho costume dolls, theatrical dolls and dolls connected with health and medical practices - made during the Edo period (1615-1868) when ningyo culture was at its peak. The principal forms of the dolls and their history, stylistic development, cultural context, and economic imperatives are discussed against the backdrop of Edo-period society and popular culture. Beautifully detailed color photographs of ninyo drawn for private collections, many of which are published here for the first time, as well as images of related material selected from celebrated museum and temple collections, such as folding screens, woodblock prints, sculpture, painting, ceramics, woodblock prints, sculpture, painting, ceramics, and textiles, help to place the dolls in context. The book which includes much information never before published in English, is complemented by an extensive glossary and bibliography." Illustrated with brilliant color photographs and in-depth descriptions, this book will be an invaluable addition to the permanent reference library of anyone interested in Japanese Dolls and Japanese culture". 12.5” x 9.5” heavy hardback with dustcover book in very good+ condition (the back of the dustcover there is some wear and very small tear which is evident in the photo above). 288 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.

Price: 60 USD

Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas

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