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The Time of Tea by Dominique T. Pasqualini and Bruno Suet
This two-volume set focuses on the subject of tea. From China to India, Japan to Great Britain, tea is a national institution in many countries. The first volume contains photographs taken during nine years of travel in China, Tuaregs, the UK, Japan, France and Sikkim. The second volume contains text that unfolds the ritual of sharing a cup of tea, and covers many other subjects, such as trade, fermentation, taste, political economy and time. For Bruno Suet, “The Time of Tea” was an opportunity both to make this photographic work as well as also to work with Dominique who wrote an amazing text on the tea and to publish this book with the publisher Marval. This book has become a collectors’ item, as the first edition is extremely rare and hard to find. Both books are in excellent used condition, and shows normal ware only on the Velcro closure. Paperback, 504 pages, dated 2001.
The Tokugawa Collection: Noh Robes and Masks by Tokugawa Yoshinobu
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The Japanese robes in this exhibition catalogue can be seen as exquisite textiles-tapestries for the body that need no history to inform the viewer of their importance as art. Japanese people often attribute personality traits to people from particular regions and positions within society (i.e., Fuyu no so [nobility], gentry, farmers, artisans, and merchants), and regional identity often is expressed through their clothing, and is the basis for costume in the Noh theatre.
Noh or Nagaku is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed throughout Japan since the 14th century. Many characters are masked and wear exceptional period clothing, with men playing male and female roles. Noh theatre continues to this day and is an art form unique to Japan with little exhibited abroad.
This catalogue is written by Tokugawa Yoshinobu and Okochi Sadao, and fully illustrates the 145 objects in the exhibition. The catalogue also contains an extensive glossary of terms and annotated bibliography. It is the first comprehensive treatment of the famed Tokugawa Collection in English. The book is soft cover and in very good condition. It’s original cardboard slipcover shows minimal wear for its age. Dated: 1976.
Famous Ceramics of Japan #9: Karatsu — Tarouemon Nakazato
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An out-of-print and difficult publication to locate, and one of eleven books in the series on Famous Ceramics of Japan. It offers a comprehensive and visual color survey of the major works of Tarouemon XIII (Houan Nakazato). The book is a clear indication of the reverence given to his work and Japanese tea bowls and tea ceremony utensils in general. Karatsu, more than any other prefecture, never lost the vigor of the original Korean stoneware from which it is descended. This book is an excellent and rare resource for the Karatsu pottery enthusiast. Excellent condition. ISBN: 0-87011-551-0. Dated: 1983
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