The Tokugawa Collection; No Robes and Masks (translated and Adapted By Louise Alliston Cort and Monie Bethe
by Yoshinobu, Tokugawa
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About This Item
(New York 1977): Japan Society. Folio. 278. 145 Black and white plates,of which 24 are in color. Translated and adapted by Louise Allison Cort and Monica Bethe. The Tokugawa family were more than collectors of the greatest Japanese art; they were among the most powerful and influential lords in all of Japan's history. The family governed for over two hundred and fifty years (1603-1868) as the central political, economic, and military force in the land.Each of the 145 objects are illustrated and discussed. It is the first comprehensive treatment of the fame Tokugawa collection in English. Bound in white heavy card stock centrally stamped in a decorative silver design, spine lettering silver, A fine copy in a very good decorative dust jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014469
- Title
- The Tokugawa Collection; No Robes and Masks (translated and Adapted By Louise Alliston Cort and Monie Bethe
- Author
- Yoshinobu, Tokugawa
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Japan Society
- Place of Publication
- (New York 1977)
- Keywords
- Robes Mask Komono
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