Illustrated Catalog Accessories Machibori Masterpiece Jusei - Goldwork, Tsuba

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Illustrated Catalog "Accessories Machibori Masterpiece Jusei" - Goldwork, Tsuba, Menuki Used Key Features Product Description: This comprehensive book features full-scale color photographs of traditional Japanese sword fittings, including tsuba (guard), menuki (ornament), kozuka (small knife), kogai (hairpin), and fuchi (collar). These pieces are representative works of "Machibori," a style of metalwork by artisans active in towns, contrasting with the "Iegori" style commissioned by the shogunate. Known for lively, free-spirited designs, Machibori works are highly regarded worldwide for their artistic appeal. The book's design is innovative, with fold-out pages allowing full views of long items like swords, creating a stunning visual experience. This edition is a limited, signed "Kinjiten" (gift edition) with the author's handwritten signature and a handwritten issue number in red ink, limited to only 250 copies. The specific number of this copy is 241, but selection is not possible. The book measures A3 size, with 248 pages of color photographs and 180 pages of explanatory text. It is housed in a navy cloth slipcase with gold lettering, and the entire package weighs over 4kg, reflecting its luxurious quality. Each copy is carefully preserved, and no individual photos are taken of the books. Item Specifics: Brand: Not specified Type: Art Book / Japanese Sword Fittings Model: Limited Edition, Signed, Numbered Material: Paper, Cloth (case) Language: Japanese Pages: 428 (248 col

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• Condition: Good

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