Antique Metalware, edited by James R. Mitchell

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1980: item #782909
5081897TB

Soft cover, used-very good condition, edited by James R. Mitchell, copyright 1977, 1st edition. 8-1/2"x11".

MCI Meinertzhagen Card Index Netsuke in British Museum

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #781868
SAZ-1

This lavishly illustrated 2-volume set of books is considered to be the Bible for netsuke collectors and dealers. “MCI, the Meinertzhagen Card Index on Netsuke in the Archives of the British Museum,” Two Volumes, Part A and Part B. Edited by George Lazarnick; Alan R. Liss, Inc., New York, 1986. Hardback with dust jackets. Volume A, pages 1-584; Volume B, pages 585-1059. ISBN 0-8451-1704-1 (2 Volume Set). Black and white illustrations throughout; text in English.... Click for details

Bouquet, A.C., European Brasses, 1967

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1970: item #770790
RP6

A.C. Bouquet D.D., European Brasses, in collaboration with Michael Waring, published by Frederick A. Praeger, New York / Washington 1967. 21 14 inches. With original transparent printed jacket. Jacket somewhat torn, some yellowing of pages, generally very good condition.
Pictorial brasses from the Middle Ages through the 17th century, illustrated in rubbings. In the back additional rubbing of such brass work, heavil... Click for details

1st Ed, Japanese and Oriental Pottery by Gorham, Signed

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1960: item #764706
L80J20

A very rare and wonderful first edition of the book 'Japanese and Oriental Pottery' by Hazel H. Gorham, who is the wife of William R. Gorham, who is the forgotten father of Japanese industry, known for his engineering contributions to the Canon camera company and Nissan motors; Mr. and Mrs. Gorham emigrated to Japan in 1918, whereas both of them immersed themselves in the culture, literature, history and arts of Japan. ... Click for details

Fine Reference Book for Ancient Chinese Bronzes

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre AD 1000: item #747042
M5422

Fine Reference Book for Ancient Chinese Bronzes

Archaic Chinese Bronzes by Christian Deydier

This superbly produced book covers the first known Chinese bronzes through to and including those produced by the Shang Dynasty. It is very well researched and packed full of interesting background information as well as being extensively illustrate... Click for details

Chinese porcelain in the National Palace Museum & Suppl

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1980: item #747008
0502

Masterworks of Chinese porcelain in the National Palace Museum, which is 110 pages, and a supplement, which is 106 pages. Together, these two books include a hundred of imperial porcelain from 'Song' to 'Qing' in The National Palace Museum. All are canonical masterworks. Colorful pictures with detail notes in Chinese, Japanese and English. Very good reference books for Chinese porcelain. Both are hardcover and with jacket and in excellent condition.

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 14, Number 1

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #743518
B 095

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 14, Number 1, Spring 1994. Contents:
Bushell Raymond, Questions & Answers, pp. 5-13 / 44-45, Kurstin, Joseph, Netsuke: Story Carvings of Old Japan, An Exhibit of Netsuke and Inro at EPCOT Center, pp. 14-24, Kres, Else, Zeshin Cake Box in the Collection of Harriet and Melvin Jahss, new York, pp. 25-31, Lewis, Edmund J. The Bekkoden Sennin Inro, pp. 32-26, Wilhelm, Gabor, On t... Click for details

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 13, Number 2

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #743509
B 094

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 13, Number 2, Summer 1993. Contents:
Bushell Raymond, Questions & Answers, pp. 5-8, Ulak, James T., Namban, pp. 9-12, Lewis, Edmund J., When the Twain Met: The Namban Influence Upon Japanese Lacquer Art, pp. 13-24, Moss, Paul, Let’s go Dutch, Namban Netsuke, pp. 25-37, Kress, Else, Tobacco Smoking, Namban-jin and Their Pets in Old Japan, pp. 38-48, Dean, Michael, Four Groups o... Click for details

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 12, Number 1

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 2000: item #743500
B 093

Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, Vol. 12, Number 1, Spring 1992. Contents:
Bushell Raymond, Questions & Answers, pp. 8-17, Davey, Neil K., Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891), A Centennial Celebration, pp. 18-22, Lewis, Edmund J., Shibata Zeshin and the Seventh Sense, pp. 23-30, Wrangham, E.A. Zeshin and the Art of Metal Imitation, pp. 31-36, Meech, Julia, Zeshin and the Demon Woman, pp. 37-39, An Album of Zeshin Art from ... Click for details

BERNDT FRIBERG KERAMIKER

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1970: item #737268
BOOK01X

This copy of only hardbound book devoted to the master Berndt Friberg is in new condition, though published in 1964. Ulf Hård af Segerstad's text is in Swedish. There are numerous photographs illustrating the various periods in Friberg's artistic output. Indispensable for all lovers of mid-century Scandinavian ceramics.