Heckmann, Gunther Kodogu.
Nurtingen, H.U.B. Verlag, 1996, Limited, Folio, Decorative Cloth, book condition: New, dust jacket condition: New. 264 pages., over 200 colour illustrations, text in English, German and Japanese. Slipcased.
Kodogu is a sequel to Tsuba and presents the small sword fittings. Some of the selected objects and groups of objects include menuki, of which both the front and the back aspects are shown, kogai, kozuka, and fuchi-kashira are presented here for the first time. The knowledgeable descriptions of the subjects provide a profound insight into the complex tradition of Japanese metal art and the multi-faceted relationship between the warrior and his sword. An introduction to the history of Japanese sword fittings also provides the lay public with an easily comprehensible introduction to this fascinating subject.
Published in a limited edition of 1000 copies.
Item nr: 11727