Fables in Ivory : Japanese Netsuke and Their Legends.

To introduce these miniature sculptures to a wider audience and, at the same time, to tell some of the legends that inspired their creators, Adrienne Barbanson presents here a collection of superb photographs accompanied by a narrative text designed to enhance the reader's appreciation of this...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Adrienne
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Tuttle Publishing, 1961.
Temas:
Legends > Japan.
Netsukes.
Netsuke.
netsukes.
Legends
Netsukes
Japan
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontcover
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
  • AUTHOR'S NOTE
  • NETSUKE AND JAPANESE LEGENDS
  • The Diving Girl and the Jewel
  • Ryu, the Dragon
  • Hebi, the Snake
  • The Legend of Dojo-ji
  • Baku, the Dream-eater
  • Kirin, the Unicorn
  • Uma, the Horse
  • The King of Hell and His Demons
  • Daikoku, God of Wealth
  • Kitsune, the Fox
  • Oshidori, the Mandarin Duck
  • Fukurokuju, God of Longevity
  • Jiraiya and the Great Spiritof the Toad
  • Usagi, the Hare
  • Tengu, the Tree Imp
  • Suzume, the Sparrow
  • Saru, the Monkey
  • The Masks of the Noh Drama.
  • Uzume, the Dancing Goddess
  • The Fabulous Dutchmen
  • Kintoki, the Japanese Hercules
  • Neko, the Cat
  • Nezumi, the Rat
  • lnoshishi, the Wild Boar
  • Shoki, the Demon-killer
  • Shojo, the Drunkard
  • The Demon of Rashomon
  • Kan-u, the Loyal General
  • Ningyo, the Mermaid
  • Tora, the Tiger
  • Kappa, the Water Goblin
  • Kinko and the Carp
  • Two Sages and Their Magic Horses
  • Ashinaga and Tenaga:
  • Kanzan and Jittoku
  • Tennin, the Angel
  • Daruma, Founder of Zen
  • Choryo and the Sandal
  • BIBLIOGRAPHY
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  • Backcover.

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