Japanese Netsuke
$39.99
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2019
Summary
Prized by collectors from East to West, Japanese netsuke are tiny objects of wonder that originated as utilitarian
accessories for traditional Japanese dress. Over the centuries these small carved toggles, designed to hook over the top of the kimono sash, evolved into high-fashion depictions of all aspects of Japanese life.
In this richly illustrated and highly accessible book, Julia Hutt draws on the V&A’s world-famous netsuke collection to
explore the origins and tec…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781851779222 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1851779221 |
| Author: | Julia Hutt, Edmund De Waal |
| Publisher: | V & A Publishing |
| Imprint: | V & A Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 245mm x 210mm |
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About The Author
Julia Hutt
Julia Hutt is Curator of Japanese Art in the Asian Department at the V&A.
Edmund de Waal is a world-renowned ceramics artist and author of The Hare with Amber Eyes.
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