The Art of Tsukamaki by Thomas L Buck
A wide-ranging guide to over 30 styles of classic tsukamaki and koshirae. Plus, an over-view of Japanese history; a timeline of the evolution of Japanese arms; and, a comprehensive visual glossary of Japanese swords, temper patterns and mei kanji.
Dr. Thomas Buck has been collecting and studying the Japanese Art Sword for over thirty years, acquiring his first Samurai Sword in October, 1975. In 1987, with the guidance of Dr. W. Y. Takahashi, Sensei, he began a three year intensive study/apprenticeship of the restoration and preservation techniques of John Grimmitt and Takahiro Ichinose, concentrating his research on Tsukamaki and Japanese Lacquer-ware. Since 1988, he has been performing restoration and research work on tsuka for various institutions, private collectors, and dealers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780984377954 |
| ISBN 10 | 0984377956 |
| Title | The Art of Tsukamaki |
| Author | Thomas L Buck |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lloyd & Tutle Publishing, Limited |
| Year published | 2012-01-10 |
| Number of pages | 130 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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