Sukejiro Kimura (4 results)

Leporello folded album with delicate blue and white illustrations of Chinese wares, woodblock-printed. Pp. (2), 82. Size: 26.4 x 18.1 cm. Comprising a title in Japanese and 41 double pages of illustrations. Occasionally some minor staining but overall a very good copy. Original brown cloth, title label on upper cover, some light wear at corners. Housed in the original folding case, faded along spine. Aoki Mokubei (1767-1833) was a famous potter and painter of Kyoto. He, along with Okuda Eisen and Nin'ami Dohachi, is credited with reviving Kyoto pottery traditions. He also excelled in painting and Han studies. His pottery work is varied, including porcelain, celadon and Akae ware. He produced a lot of modern green-tea utensils, referred today as "Mokubei style" tea sets. As a result of his commitment to Chinese ceramics, he created a world of his own in making copies of Chinese ware. His representative work "Bokutansai Sansui-zu" and other works have been classified as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Mokubei used numerous other names but Robei was the one he used most. 'Ro' means deaf and 'bei' is from Mokubei. He became deaf from the noise and heat of working near his kiln. Scarce.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 68. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1917 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: Japanese Pages: 68.

Two vols. [30; 32 pp.] With 48 hand-coloured woodblock plates, each showing 5 or more coloured masks, most w/ identifying numbers, and occasional text. Uniformly bound leporello accordion-style in bright orange covers, w/ printed title labels in red & black on front covers, illustrated endpapers (slight shelfwear, very slight rubbing to fore-edges), w/ original green silk folding case, woodblock printed label on front cover, preserving 1 of 2 original bone clasps at side (some soiling, edgewear, rubbing to fore-edges), NF/VG- set. First edition of this remarkably scarce, and stunning catalogue of Japanese Noh theatre masks, many offering the titles and origins of the masks. Noh performers carefully choose their masks because traditionally it has been believed that they are more spiritual than merely a prop to change the actor's appearance. The types of masks represented in these beautifully printed colour woodblock plates -- many highlighted in hand colouring -- encompass the Okina (Old man masks), the oldest of these types of masks; Jo (Elders masks) used when the actor is portraying a spirit; Onna-men (woman masks) which tend to be the most popular and varied with beautiful young woman masks, mature and middle-aged women masks, and those representing the very old; Otoko-men (Men masks); along with the fantastical Kishin (Demons), and Onryo (Ghosts & Spirits) masks. The Kishin masks represented here are distinguishable as the long-nosed Tengu goblins, as well as the Tobide portraying demons and savages. Noh masks are often considered to be very valuable heirlooms, and many have been handed down from generation to generation within the same family, or school, of performers. Worldcat locates 4 copies (3 complete copies at Cornell, National Library of Australia & Waseda Univ. Library; National Diet copy has only vol. I).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Japanese. Language: Japanese. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1921. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Japanese, Pages: - 92, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 92 92.