Collecting Japanese Antiques is an excellent overview of the uniquely Japanese aesthetic and how it relates to Japanese culture. From the time Japan started trading with the West in the sixteenth century, Japanese arts and crafts have intrigued and delighted Westerners, especially lacquer, screens, swords and porcelain.

Antique hunters will benefit from the practical and cautionary advice in this book; newcomers will appreciate information on the basics of collecting Japanese antiques; while other sections might reawaken interest in experienced collectors. Striking photographs throughout make this art and antiques book a must for collectors and lovers of Japanese art.

Chapters include:



Japan's Art Heritage
Collecting for Fun and with Wisdom
Screens and Scrolls
Ukiyo-e and Other Prints
Sagemono
Ceramics
Furniture
Textiles
Lacquerware
Cloisonne
Sculpture and Metalwork
Swords and Armor
Tea Ceremony Utensils
Dolls
Flower Baskets