Author: Neil K. Davey and Susan G. Tripp.
Title: The Garrett Collection. Japanese Art: Lacquer - Inro - Netsuke.
Description: London Dauphin Publishing 1993 Bound, cloth with original dustjacket, 325pp., 25.5x32.5cm., richly illustr. in col., in good condition (pages slightly wavy along the long side, else in very good condition). ISBN 9781872357072. This important publication is a detailed exploration of a remarkable collection of Japanese art amassed by the Garrett family, particularly focusing on a wide range of art forms, including traditional Japanese lacquer, sculptures, masks and decorative arts. The collection is renowned for its depth, variety, and historical significance, providing a glimpse into Japan's rich artistic heritage spanning multiple centuries. The book examines the aesthetic principles, cultural contexts, and technical craftsmanship behind the pieces, as well as their historical origins.

Keywords: Japan japanse kunst art japonaise decoratives toegepaste appliqué geschiedenis histoire history kunstvoorwerpen siervoorwerpen maskers masques