Ningyo
The Art of the Japanese Doll
Alan Pate(Author)
Tuttle Publishing
Published on 1. July 2005
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-8048-3615-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Japanese dolls (ninyo) have played an important cultural role in Japanese society since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centrepieces in elaborate festivals, medical study tools, theatre distractions, decorative objects, and avidly collected art forms. This first comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls published in English focuses on the five main categories of dolls - gosho palace dolls, hina girls' day dolls, musha boys' day dolls, isho costume dolls, and theatrical dolls.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
ISBN-13
978-0-8048-3615-9 (9780804836159)
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