INTRODUCTION:
The eight main volumes each feature approximately 150–180 color photographs and illustrations in the first 70 pages. Additionally, the final 20 pages of each volume include an overview of the ceramics featured, accompanied by numerous black-and-white photographs and illustrations. A list of works is provided at the end of each volume.
The supplementary volume introduces the various regions where these ceramics are produced.
Vol. 1: Sansai, Green Glaze, Seto, and Tokoname Ware
Vol. 2: Echizen, Tamba, and Bizen Ware
Vol. 3: Shigaraki, Iga, and Chojiro Ware
Vol. 4: Shino, Oribe, Yellow Seto, and Seto-kuro Ware
Vol. 5: Karatsu, Ueno, Takatori, and Hagi Ware
Vol. 6: Kutani, Imari, Kakiemon, and Nabeshima Ware
Vol. 7: Ninsei, Kenzan, Eisen, and Komei Ware
Vol. 8: Satsuma Ware and Folk Kilns
Comments from us
This 8-volume set plus supplementary volume allows you to appreciate virtually all of the masterpieces of Japanese ceramics. The large-format photographic plates include numerous images taken at nearly life-size, making for a truly enjoyable experience.
The content is in Japanese.
Each volume is:
Cloth-bound hardcover, with slipcase and dust jacket, approx. 103 pages
Size: approx. 265mm × 340mm × 20mm
Weight: approx. 1950g
The supplementary volume is a small booklet
Total weight: approx. 17.5kg
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