Tansu Traditional Japanese Cabinetry |
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| Author:
| Heineken, Ty
Heineken, Kiyoko |
| Foreword by:
| Münsterberg, Hugo |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8348-0548-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Weatherhill, Incorporated |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $42.95 |
Book Description:
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Tansu, the unique cabinetry of Japan, springs from a rich folk-art tradition. This book is lavishly illustrated with 27 full-color plates and over 260 monochrome photographs of spectacular chests and elegant details. It is divided into two parts, the first on history and the second on techniques. It also includes an invaluable guide to purchasing and conserving tansu.
Tansu, the unique cabinetry of Japan, springs from a rich folk-art tradition. This book is lavishly illustrated with 27 full-color plates and over 260 monochrome photographs of spectacular chests and elegant details. It is divided into two parts, the first on history and the second on techniques. It also includes an invaluable guide to purchasing and conserving tansu.