Fables in ivory : Japanese netsuke and their legends / / by Adrienne Barbanson; with a preface by Felix Tikotin

• Autore: Barbanson Adrienne
• Pubblicazione: Tokyo ; ; Rutland, Vermont : , : Charles E. Tuttle, , 1961
• Edizione: First edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (198 p.)
• Soggetto topico: Legends - Japan; Netsukes
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Copyright; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PREFACE; AUTHOR' NOTE; NETSUKE AND JAPANESE LEGENDS:; The Diving Girl and the Jewel; Ryu, the Dragon; Hebi, the Snake; The Legend of Dojo-ji; Baku, the Dream-eater; Kirin, the Unicorn; Uma, the Horse; The King of Hell and His Demons; Daikoku, God of Wealth; Kitsune, the Fox; Oshidori, the Mandarin Duck; Fukurokuju, God of Longevity; Jiraiya and the Great Spirit of the Toad; Usagi, the Hare; Tengu, the Tree Imp; Suzume, the Sparrow; Saru, the Monkey; The Masks of the Noh Drama; Uzume, the Dancing Goddess; The Fabulous Dutchmen ; Kintoki, the Japanese HerculesNeko, the Cat; Nezumi, the Rat; Inoshishi, the Wild Boar; Shoki, the Demon-killer; Shojo, the Drunkard; The Demon of Rashomon; Kan-u, the Loyal General; Ningyo, the Mermaid; Tora, the Tigen; Kappa, the Water Goblin; Kinko and the Carp; Two Sages and Their Magic Horses; Ashinaga and Tenaga; Kanzan and Jittoku; Tennin, the Angel; Daruma, Fouder of Zen; Choryo and the Sandal; BIBLIOGRAPHY; Back Cover
• Sommario/riassunto: <div>To introduce these miniature sculptures to a wider audience and, at the same time, to tell some of the legends that inspired their creators, Adrienne Barbanson presents here a collection of superb photographs accompanied by a narrative text designed to enhance the reader's appreciation of this remarkable by relatively unfamiliar art.<BR></div>
• Titolo autorizzato: Fables in ivory
• ISBN: 1-4629-1321-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910787508303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II