Japanese Dolls by Alan Scott Pate
Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, is a wealth of information for Japanese art collectors, Asian doll collectors and doll enthusiasts of all levels and interests.
"Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo does an excellent job of illustrating all of the common types of Japanese dolls one might encounter both in Japan and in antique shops, as well as various kinds of dolls which are less commonWhether you are a collector yourself or simply a Japanese culture enthusiast, this book is sure to spark your curiosity. It's a book I'm immensely happy to have in my collection, and I know I will be referring to it often!" —Haiku Girl blog
"This informative book with more than 400 full-color photos of ningyo is worth a look for more information on collecting these artistic and culturally significant dolls" —Maine Antique Digest
"The world of Japanese dolls is a fascinating one to explore and this book will walk you through the aspects of collecting and deciphering the features and characteristics you need to know about. With beautiful color photographs and illustrations of the common types of Japanese dolls found in Japan and in antique shops, this book will become a gem in your collection." —Art Doll Quarterly
"This informative book with more than 400 full-color photos of ningyo is worth a look for more information on collecting these artistic and culturally significant dolls" —Maine Antique Digest
"The world of Japanese dolls is a fascinating one to explore and this book will walk you through the aspects of collecting and deciphering the features and characteristics you need to know about. With beautiful color photographs and illustrations of the common types of Japanese dolls found in Japan and in antique shops, this book will become a gem in your collection." —Art Doll Quarterly
Alan Scott Pate was born in Florida and studied in France, Korea, and the United States. He has an MA in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He is the owner of Akanezumiya in St Ignatius, Montana, which specializes in religious and figural art of Japan from the Edo period and earlier. The leading expert on Japanese dolls in the US, he has curated exhibitions, lectured extensively on Japanese dolls, and published widely in journals focusing on Japanese antiques.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780804849777 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804849773 |
| Title | Japanese Dolls |
| Author | Alan Scott Pate |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
| Year published | 2017-08-08 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |