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 techniques of this captivating art form.
By:
Julia Hutt Foreword by:
Edmund De Waal Imprint: Victoria & Albert Pubs Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 245mm,
Width: 210mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 460g ISBN:9781851779222 ISBN 10: 1851779221 Pages: 112 Publication Date:15 October 2019 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Julia Hutt is Curator of Japanese Art in the Asian Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Edmund de Waal is a world-renowned ceramics artist and author of The Hare with the Amber Eyes.