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Things Japanese : everyday objects of exceptional beauty and significance / Nicholas Bornoff ; photographs by Michael Freeman.

By: Bornoff, Nicholas, 1949- [author.]Contributor(s): Freeman, Michael, 1945- [photographer.]Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2013]Copyright date: ©2013Edition: Paperback editionDescription: 143 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9784805313039 (paperback)Subject(s): Decorative arts -- Japan | Decoration and ornament -- Japan | Japan -- Social life and customsDDC classification: 745.44952 Summary: ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES. Things Japanese takes a delightful look at over sixty objects that are uniquely Japanese. Each spread is dedicated to a different item everything from folding paper fans to lacquer ware combs and ceramic tea bowls. Each object is described in detail-giving the historical significance of the object, as well as its place in everyday Japanese life and illustrated with full-color photographs. Each item in the book is listed under its Japanese and English name, and a glossary is provided as an additional aid.

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wnor- Book	Northam Northam Adult Nonfiction	745.4495 BOR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		31111056967597

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES. Things Japanese takes a delightful look at over sixty objects that are uniquely Japanese. Each spread is dedicated to a different item everything from folding paper fans to lacquer ware combs and ceramic tea bowls. Each object is described in detail-giving the historical significance of the object, as well as its place in everyday Japanese life and illustrated with full-color photographs. Each item in the book is listed under its Japanese and English name, and a glossary is provided as an additional aid.

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