Japanese Cloisonne
The Seven Treasures
Published on 26. April 2006
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-85177-482-1 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
V & A Publishing
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85177-482-1 (9781851774821)
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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).