Japanese Netsuke

by Julia Hutt

Book Overview

The netsuke is an object of wonder: a tiny utilitarian accessory to traditional Japanese dress that has become an art form in itself, prized by collectors from East to West. Now in paperback, this book presents the Victoria and Albert Museum's world-famous collection of netsuke, recording the evolution of materials and techniques and the patterns of craftsmanship as this small toggle developed into an item of high fashion. Illustrated with some of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851779221
• ISBN13: 9781851779222
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 9.5"