Author: Patricia SalmonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A Guide to Japanese Antiques
Author: Patricia SalmonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Collecting Japanese Antiques
Author: Alistair SetonPublisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462905889
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1009
Book Description
Collecting Japanese Antiques is an excellent overview of the uniquely Japanese aesthetic and how it relates to Japanese culture. From the time Japan started trading with the West in the sixteenth century, Japanese arts and crafts have intrigued and delighted Westerners, especially lacquer, screens, swords and porcelain. Antique hunters will benefit from the practical and cautionary advice in this book; newcomers will appreciate information on the basics of collecting Japanese antiques; while other sections might reawaken interest in experienced collectors. Striking photographs throughout make this art and antiques book a must for collectors and lovers of Japanese art. Chapters include: Japan's Art Heritage Collecting for Fun and with Wisdom Screens and Scrolls Ukiyo-e and Other Prints Sagemono Ceramics Furniture Textiles Lacquerware Cloisonne Sculpture and Metalwork Swords and Armor Tea Ceremony Utensils Dolls Flower Baskets
The Price Guide to Japanese Antiques
Author: Patricia SalmonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780902028494
Category : Antique dealers
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Japanese Antique Furniture
Author: Rosy ClarkePublisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780834801783
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This guide is a practical introduction to identifying, evaluating, purchasing and restoring Japanese furniture. The work presents 19 common types of wooden furniture, with an easy-to-follow restoration procedure in 23 steps. Advice is provided for caring for your antiques subsequent to restoration, along with a checklist of evaluation points and appendices listing antique shops, fairs and flea markets in the Tokyo area.
Japanese Antique Furniture
Author: Rosy ClarkeJapanese Antiques
Author: Patricia SalmonPublisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN:
Category : Antique dealers
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Flea Markets of Japan
Author: Theodore ManningPublisher: Kodansha
ISBN: 9784770029027
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This pocket-sized guide will prove indispensable to foreigners at Japanese flea markets. Includes: 117 flea markets, descriptions of things to buy, a "survival kit" of Japanese words and phrases, and bargaining techniques.
Chinese Furniture
Author: Karen MazurkewichPublisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906923
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
The Collector's Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics
Author: Carole Bess WhitePublisher:
ISBN: 9781574320510
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
All-new Book Three is a companion volume with none of the pieces pictured repeated from the previous books. This highly informative guide distinguishes those 'Made in Japan' ceramics from other Japanese export ceramics such as Nippon, Noritake, and Occupied Japan. Over 650 beautiful color photographs together with a special section on marks and backstamps aid the collector in identifying and dating a collection. Special focus is given to the many styles, and different glazes, as well as reproductions to be aware of in the market. An unbelievable amount and variety of items are featured in this fun, colorful book - from ashtrays to wall pockets, figurines, pincushions, planters, souvenirs, bookends and much more. 1998 values. 8.5 X 11.
Oriental Antiques and Collectibles
Author: Arthur ChuPublisher: Crown
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
As 21st century companies realize they'll need to be green to compete, sustainable ideas are spreading like wildfire throughout all fields of modern business. In this book, the author, an expert on sustainable workplace design and strategy, shows companies on the cusp of radically transforming their practices how to bring together diverse teams and establish new organizational governance for creative problem solving in greening their workplace. Her hands on green strategies are based on concrete and cost effective changes such as: working from home, ways to cut commuting costs, video conferencing to cut down on travel, increasing access to natural light to save energy, and more. She also explains how managers can implement these changes smoothly and efficiently. In solving key problems, she shows companies how a green business reduces costs, increases productivity, improves recruiting and retention, and increases shareholder value, in addition to benefiting the environment.