Japanese Cloisonne: The Seven Treasures
Author:   Gregory Irvine ,  Ian Thomas
Publisher:   V & A Publishing
ISBN:  

9781851774821


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   26 April 2006
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained


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Japanese Cloisonne: The Seven Treasures


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This comprehensive study of Japanese cloisonne enamels, focuses on treasures from the outstanding collections of the V&A and Edwin Davies, O.B.E. This includes enamels produced in the 'Golden Age' of production of around 1880 to 1910, but also objects made in the last twenty years. The techniques and social history behind the craft are examined in detail alongside newly commissioned photography revealing the artistry and meticulous work behind each unique piece.

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Author:   Gregory Irvine ,  Ian Thomas
Publisher:   V & A Publishing
Imprint:   V & A Publications
Dimensions:   Width: 22.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9781851774821


ISBN 10:   1851774823
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   26 April 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

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Gregory Irvine is Curator in the Asian Department of the V&A, where he specializes in Japanese metalwork. He is the author of The Japanese Sword: The Soul of the Samurai (V&A 2000).

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