Netsuke: 100 Miniature Masterpieces from Japan, by Noriko Tsuchiya
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In full color, 100 masterpieces of netsuke, the tiny Japanese sculptures made famous by The Hare with Amber Eyes.
Intricately carved from various materials including ivory, wood and metal, these tiny sculptures served a practical purpose in Japan: a netsuke was used as a toggle to fasten personal accessories to a man’s sash, an integral part of Japanese costume. Worn from the late sixteenth century to the nineteenth century, netsuke were rarely of artistic interest, but as time passed they evolved in terms of both materials and workmanship, and were then used by men to flaunt their wealth or as an expression of status.
Today netsuke are considered an art form in their own right and are prized by collectors around the world. They continue to be carved and are found in a variety of forms that depict a wide range of subjects – including figures of human and legendary form, ghosts, animals, botanical subjects and masks. Skillfully worked, these miniatures carving are of great artistic value, but they also provide a window into Japanese culture and society of the Edo period (1615-1868)
This book brings together one hundred of the most beautiful and interesting netsuke from the extensive collection of the British Museum, each of which has its own special charm and story to tell. Uncovering the stories behind these netsuke, and coupling them with stunning new photography, the book reveals why these tiny objects have captivated so many, the meaning they have held for those who wore them, and what they can tell us about Japanese everyday life during the Edo period.
240 Color Photographs Netsuke: 100 Miniature Masterpieces from Japan, by Noriko Tsuchiya- Amazon Sales Rank: #628730 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-13
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.50" h x .70" w x 7.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 224 pages
Review “This tremendous book brings one of the world's greatest collections of netsuke to life...with wit and scholarship and vivid photography.” (Edmund de Waal)“Each netsuke is tiny enough to put in your pocket, and the book reveals their humble details up close, whether a quiet sleeping rat, or fantastic flailing dragon.” (Hyperallergic)“A miniature treat.” (Apollo magazine)“Netsuke: 100 Miniature Masterpieces from Japan, recently published in an American edition, is true to its title: small in size, yet delightful.” (Asian Review of Books)
About the Author Noriko Tsuchiya is a curator specializing in netsuke and other Japanese decorative arts at the British Museum.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful Netsuke By noeau This wonderful book satisfies the desire to view beautiful netsuke from the collection at The British Museum in London. The author Noriko Tsuchiya selected a sampling from the large assortment available at the museum to showcase the different styles of the artists. Her choices are wonderful, the netsuke chosen are exemplary examples of the art form.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five Stars By george ramig Excellent photography. Solid background information. 100 first class netsuke specimens
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five Stars By Richard I love Netsukes. ALthough I don't usually like decorative objects, I simply adore the Japanese craft that these portray
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