About this title: Japan's Momoyama period (1573-1615) was brief but dramatic, witnessing the struggles of a handful of ambitious warlords for control of the long-splintered country and then the emergence of a united Japan. It was an era of dynamic cultural development as well, for the daimyos commissioned innovative artworks to proclaim their newly acquired power. One such art was a ceramic ware known as Oribe, which, appearing mysteriously and suddenly, rose to prominence for use in the tea ceremony. Boldly painted and displaying playful new shapes, these dashing wares matched the extroverted world of the ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: YALE UNIV PR
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780300101959ISBN:0300101953
Description: -This book is the catalogue for the first exhibition on the subject held in the United States, which was organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in collaboration with The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu, Japan, and will be held at The Metro... read more
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Date Published: November 1, 2003
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hardcover. 390 pages, color photographs and illustrations throughout. Newspaper article laid in. Textured end papers. A very clean, tight copy in great condition. read more
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