Old Seto Ceramics 1973 Vintage Japanese Antique Pottery Art Book Catalog #e05

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Vintage Japanese Ceramic Art Book: Old Seto Ceramics (瀬戸の古陶磁) - 1973 A scholarly, large-format vintage reference book documenting the masterpieces of ancient Seto ware (Ko-Seto), one of Japan's legendary Six Ancient Kilns. Published in 1973 by Korinsha and edited by the Seto Junior Chamber. Features extensive high-quality plates of historic ash-glazed and iron-glazed Seto pottery, tea bowls, jars, and decorative ceramics. An indispensable archive for antique ceramic collectors, pottery artists, and Japanese art historians. [Item Details] - Title: Old Seto Ceramics (瀬戸の古陶磁) - Author: Kiyotoshi Kikuta (菊田清年) - Publisher: Korinsha (光琳社) / Seto Junior Chamber - Publication Year: February 1973 (Showa 48) - Format: Hardcover with Slipcase & Dust Jacket (Approx. 208 pages) - Language: Japanese (Richly illustrated with monochrome & color plates) [Condition] - Condition: Vintage - Good - Outer slipcase shows age-related toning/foxing. - Dust jacket has minor fraying/wear along the edges. - Flyleaf has light age tanning; however, the inner plates and text pages remain clean, tight, and well-preserved without loose leaves. - Please refer to photos for detailed condition. [Shipping] - Carefully packed with a waterproof sleeve and rigid protective padding. - Shipped directly from Japan with an international tracking number.

• Publisher: Books
• Year: 1973
• Condition: Fair

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