{"product_id":"wonderful-world-of-netsuk-9781462908745","title":"Wonderful World of Netsuk","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJapanese netsuke—miniature carvings—are profiled in this wonderful Japanese arts book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese tiny masterpieces of sculpture (mostly in ivory and wood), of lacquer, and of metalwork captivated collectors with the charm of their conception, the intricacy of their detail, and the sheer tactile pleasure of handling them. Basically they were utilitarian in purpose, serving as toggles or pendants to support medicine boxes, tobacco pouches, and similar articles suspended by a cord from the obi. Originally primitive in design, they soon became more and more sophisticated, and their makers turned increasingly to the legendry of Japan for their subject matter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is with these masterpieces in miniature that author-collector Raymond Bushell deals in \u003ci\u003eThe Wonderful World of Netsuke\u003c\/i\u003e picturing one hundred of them in color and offering a delightfully informative description of each. In so doing, he provides not only a visual treat but also an absorbing commentary on Japanese manners, customs, history, legends, and superstitions. Mr. Bushell, besides being an avid collector of netsuke, sword furnishings, and jade, is widely known for his adaptation from the Japanese of The Netsuke Handbook of Ueda Reikichi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raymond Bushell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291794485499,"sku":"9781462908745","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_89deebae-7250-4366-8220-f7abb322eb46.jpg?v=1779190834","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/wonderful-world-of-netsuk-9781462908745","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}