Rare Book: The Golden Age of Japanese Okimono – 200 Large Photographs Lists Signatures Artists Meji Era

Richly illustrated with over 200 large format full colour photographs of Japanese carvings, bronzes, and shibayama objects from the Dr. A.M. Kanter Collection, this book provides collectors with valuable insights into the identification of different materials used, along with detailed descriptions of metalwork and shibayama techniques.

Also, illustrations are provided showing how to identify all the Japanese forms of art signatures used which adds greatly to its interest for collectors. Guidance has been given to help collectors identify the various materials used for carving: ivory, walrus, hippo and bone, and how to care for these fine objects.

This book also explores elements of Japanese mythology, which are key to understanding the symbolism, humour, and intricacy of these remarkable pieces. Signature marks are reproduced with English translations, serving as a crucial reference for collectors, dealers, and scholars

The author, Laura Bordignon has been specialising in Japanese works of art since 1997, with a particular focus on metalwork and okimono carvings from the Meiji (1868-1912) and Taishō (1912-1926) eras.

Over the past two decades, she has developed a high level of connoisseurship in these areas and is widely regarded for her specialist knowledge. As a result, she regularly advises an international clientele of collectors, helping to refine established collections or guide the acquisition of new ones.

Birdignon’s extensive knowledge culminated in the publication of this book.
With limited literature available on the subject, this book offers the most in-depth study to date of okimono artists active during the Meiji period.

It covers all aspects on the subject; the author has been granted permission from the Shoto Museum of Art in Tokyo, to reproduce their entire archive listing of Japanese artists active during this period. All the various signature marks are reproduced alongside the English translation, an essential reference to facilitate collectors, dealers and scholars.

Measures around 12 inches x 10 inches.

In near NEW condition with just some minor shelf-wear – appears unread.

Please note that this book on it’s own without any packaging weighs just over 2kg as the quality of the paper and the binding is very good and hence the weight.

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