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Autore: |
Barbanson Adrienne
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Titolo: |
Fables in ivory : Japanese netsuke and their legends / / by Adrienne Barbanson; with a preface by Felix Tikotin
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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.: | 9910808415003321 |
Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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