The Art Appreciation of Japanese Sword Fittings by Shigeo Fukushi 1978 Kokeshi This vase measures 4 1/2"

This vase measures 4 1/2" wide at the fluted top to 3" at the base by 5 1/2" tall (11

particularly in the finely chased wings

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and the characteristic narrow waist—showcasing the remarkable realism and natural observation typical of late Edo kinkō (金工) craftsmanship

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The Art Appreciation of Japanese Sword Fittings by Shigeo Fukushi 1978 Kokeshi This vase measures 4 1/2"A landmark scholarly survey of ukiyo e () Japanese woodblock prints from their origins in the 17th century through the Meiji era. Richard Lane, one of the foremost Western authorities on the subject, traces the development of the tradition in its full sociological context, examining the lives and techniques of its masters with particular attention to stylistic innovation. Covers genre painting, Kabuki imagery, landscapes, shunga, and illustrated