Outside the Box JAPANESE Antique NETSUKE and LACQUER Sydney Moss 2004 Art Book

Description: Title: Outside the Box: Further Explorations in Japanese Netsuke and Lacquer Author: Paul Moss Publisher: Sydney L. Moss, London, EnglandCopyright Date and Edition: 2004, likely first printingISBN: 9627502715Exhibition: Sydney L. Moss Ltd, London, England, 2004Pages: 199 pagesFormat, Size: Hardcover with dust jacket, 8 5/8" by 11 5/8"Language: English Illustrations: all 100 artworks are photographed in full-color, with multiple views of each Sumptuous arts and antiques dealer catalogue with excellent illustrations and fine, lengthy descriptions of extraordinary works of art from Japan. Issued in 2004. Hardcover binding in burgundy paper covered boards, gilt lettering, photographic golden/copper-colored end papers and inside covers, as well as some interior pages, plus pictorial dust jacket. Presented are ...."a selection of 100 works of art. The 54 netsuke include many 18th century rarities, among them several large, mostly anonymous, figures in elephants' tusk and wood from Japanese legend, as well as important examples by Tametaka, Koyoken Yoshinaga, Tomotada and Masanao of Kyoto. Amongst masterpieces from the 19th century are four Otoman, two Ikkyu and a Tomokazu group of three rats. There are 17 ojime in various materials, many of them signed. Also present are 13 pipe cases of rare quality, two unusual spectacle cases and 8 inro in lacquer and metal. The catalogue is rounded out with 5 extraordinary lacquer boxes, two by Ritsuo, the others by Koami Choko, Koma Kyuhaku and Oyama." Condition: Very good minus pre-owned condition, coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages complete and intact (no writing present, some minor fingerprints on the gold/copper-colored pages), covers have general wear (corner bumping, light edge wear, dent/depression on edge of front cover), dust jacket has general light wear (minor corner and edge wear, general light surface wear). Shipping: Domestic winner pays 4 pounds Media Mail shipping -- which includes DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. No international shipping. Payment: Payment must be received within 4 days of auction close. Refunds: After communicating with the seller, buyer may return the item (shipped using identical method as originally sent with delivery confirmation/insurance) for a refund. PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS and combine shipping. Please e-mail me for combined shipping options and rates. Thanks!

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: West Hollywood, California

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