A Sprinkling of Gold: The Lacquer Box Collection of Elaine Ehrenkranz

Teri Okada, Barbra

ISBN 10: 0932828108 / ISBN 13: 9780932828101

Published by The Newark Museum, 1983

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English text.; Hardcover (without dust jacket - as issued, in slipcase).; 23 x 29.5 cm.; 1.1 Kg; 144 pages with black and white and colour illustrations.; Used with signs of wear on the exterior of the slipcase, which show some scratches and wear signs throughout. The spine is slightly faded. Interior as new.; "The Newark Museum is proud to sponsor the exhibition and catalogue, A Sprinkling of Gold: The T Lacquer Box Collection of Elaine Ehrenkranz. The extraordinary quality of workmanship and the sophistication of design shown in the boxes in the Ehrenkranz collection demonstrate the highest expressions of this art form. The techniques used in Japanese lacquer are still little understood in the West. Barbra Teri Okada's well researched and finely written introductory essay as well as her comments on individual pieces will help greatly to advance knowledge in this field. Mrs. Okada, who is Special Consultant to the Newark Museum's Japanese collection, has had unique opportunities to document lacquer production in modern times as well as to research the entire history of lacquer craftsmanship in Japan." Foreword Samuel C. Miller, Director.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Sprinkling of Gold: The Lacquer Box Collection of Elaine Ehrenkranz
• Publisher: The Newark Museum
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0932828108
• ISBN 13: 9780932828101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Japanese Art
  • Asian Art
  • Collections and Exhibitions

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Synopsis

Hardcover book in slipcase by Barbra teri Okada, published by The Newark Museum, year 1983. It has 144 pages fully illustrated.